Standard bloodwork is something everyone should get on a yearly basis to maintain their health, but these broad tests can sometimes miss minor imbalances that can turn into bigger issues in the future. So, whether you are wondering about optimal testosterone levels, having symptoms you want to get to the root cause, or have a specific concern like insulin resistance, functional medicine lab testing can provide clear answers and a path forward.
Functional Medicine Bloodwork: Why Bother?
Now you might be thinking that functional medicine labs are over the top and unnecessary; however, this type of testing takes a more preventative and root-cause approach so that you can take control of your health. Rather than masking symptoms with medication, functional medicine explores the “why” and allows us to form personalized care, from hormone health to thyroid health to metabolic health.
Think of functional medicine lab testing as putting together puzzle pieces in order to see the bigger picture. When it comes to holistic fertility treatment, weight loss, autoimmune symptoms, or holistic treatment for PCOS, Elite Personalized Medicine can help you get to the bottom of your symptoms and get you back to feeling like yourself; the first step is to complete the necessary bloodwork.
Our Functional Medicine Blood Panel: What’s Included
Regardless of why you come to us, we run thorough labs, such as a sex hormone panel, a full thyroid panel, a cardiovascular panel, inflammatory markers, Vitamin D, blood sugar, plus liver and kidney function tests. This way, we can get the most detailed and complete picture of your overall health as possible.
Our comprehensive bloodwork includes the following:
- CBC (RBC & WBC count, hemoglobin, hematocrit, platelets)
- CMP (liver enzymes, blood glucose, potassium, creatinine, etc.)
- Cardio IQ (advanced lipid analysis, C-reactive protein, and ApoB)
- Fasting insulin
- FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone)
- LH (luteinizing hormone)
- Estradiol
- Progesterone
- Homocysteine
- RBC Magnesium
- Reverse T3
- Free T3 & Total T3
- Free T4 & Total T4
- TgAb (Thyroglobulin Antibodies)
- TPOAb (Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies)
- TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone)
- Total Testosterone & Free Testosterone
- SHBG (sex hormone-binding globulin)
- 25-hydroxy Vitamin D (Calcifediol)
More Functional Medicine Blood Tests
In addition to our comprehensive blood panel, we also offer specialized labs, including food sensitivity testing and genetic testing, as well as cognitive tests for Alzheimer’s and dementia. Whatever symptoms you are dealing with or preventive action you want to take in regards to your health, we can give you the answers you are looking for.
What to Expect at Elite Personalized Medicine
Step 1: Blood work is completed at your local Quest Diagnostics location. Results are typically available in two weeks.
Step 2: Schedule a 1-hour telehealth visit with our functional medicine practitioner. They will review your results, discuss your goals, and create a personalized treatment plan.
Step 3: Ongoing care is available to support your health journey. We usually schedule a 30-minute follow-up telehealth visit every three to four months.
Our functional medicine lab testing and consultations are available for anyone in GA, SC, FL, TN, and TX. Reach out today to get started!
