What is Functional Lab Testing?

Here at Be Well Our doctors are clinically-trained experts in advanced functional medicine testing. Functional lab testing is different than the conventional testing that your typical doctor might order because it helps evaluate how well your body is (or isn’t) functioning on a spectrum of health rather than just diagnosing a disease — many people without any diagnosable disease still don’t feel well. Functional medicine testing gives us deeper insight into the root cause(s) of your health challenges so we can help you feel your best even if you have or before you develop a chronic disease.

Functional Lab testing offers Deeper insights into your health issues so you can treat the source of your symptoms.

Common lab tests ordered at Be Well include:

BLOOD OR URINE TESTS

To screen for or monitor specific conditions such as cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol, diabetes, thyroid disease, Hashimoto’s and other autoimmune diseases, gluten sensitivity, IgG/IgE food and environmental sensitivities, vitamin/nutrient deficiencies, chronic infections, heavy metals and Lyme disease and its co-infections.

ADVANCED COMPREHENSIVE STOOL TESTING

To screen for beneficial bacteria status, pathogenic bacteria, yeast overgrowth, parasites, intestinal inflammatory markers (such as in Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s), dysbiosis, leaky gut, and antibiotic resistant genes.

BREATH TESTING

For small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO).

HORMONE TESTING

Via saliva, serum and/or urine to assess adrenal and hormone levels including estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol, and DHEA.

GENETIC TESTING

For methylation anomalies, detox capabilities and more.

Lab companies we frequently work with:

Access Medical Labs - iMatrix 4 point Salivary Hormone testing

Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory - GI-MAP DNA pathogen and zonulin testing

Genova Diagnostics

Great Plains - GPL-TOX Toxic Chemical profiles, MycoTOX mold metabolite panels, Organic Acids testing (OAT)

IgeneX - industry leading Lyme disease and Co-Infection testing

Meridian Valley Labs - IgG/IgE Food Sensitivity testing

Neurovanna - breath testing for SIBO (Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth)

Precision Analytical - DUTCH Hormone testing

Quest Diagnostics Labs

Spectracell Labs - MicroNutrient, CardioMetabolic, OmegaCheck, and Comprehensive Thyroid testing

Vibrant Wellness - Wheat Zoomer, Dairy Zoomer, Lectin Zoomer, MycoToxin panel, Connective Tissue Disorders panel

23&me and StrateGene

Interested in finding the root cause of your skin concern, hormonal imbalance, gut problem, symptoms of pms, or one of the many other concerns you might be experiencing?

We are here to help. Start 2020 off with your most optimal health. Schedule a visit with your naturopath today to get a tailored treatment plan designed just for you.

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Be Well

Be Well Natural Medicine

Be Well Natural Medicine is a boutique natural medicine clinic for women serving the Twin Cities since 2009. To learn more about the doctors and services offered at Be Well here.