LABORATORY SERVICES

Take charge of your well-being by getting proactive in understanding your overall health. Our comprehensive panel offers a wide range of tests commonly recommended during annual health visits. These tests are essential to assess the efficiency and performance of various body systems and ensure you stay ahead on your path to optimal health.

This is our most comprehensive hormone panel for women at all stages of life. Our Women's Hormone Panel measures hormone and antibody levels to check for any abnormal levels that may be keeping you from feeling your best.

A woman's hormones are constantly changing and the slightest imbalance can change how you feel day to day. A hormonal imbalance can affect the menstrual cycle, mood, metabolism, libido, and sleep. Testing hormones is a critical step in understanding a woman’s reproductive and general health. Knowing if you have a hormonal imbalance is the first step to understanding the changes you may be experiencing in your body.

Common signs of a hormonal imbalance in women include: 

• Mood instability
• Low Libido
• Headaches
• Fatigue, Insomnia, & Night Sweats
• Excessive food cravings & difficulty with weight management
• Acne
• Irregular periods

Hormonal imbalances and reduced testosterone levels are becoming more common in modern male health, leading to various symptoms such as low energy, low sex drive, erectile dysfunction, infertility, and more. Choose our panel to measure hormones and other biomarkers that impact your health and wellness to kickstart a conversation with your healthcare provider.

Common signs of abnormal hormone levels in men include:

• Low sex drive 
• Fatigue
• Reduced lean muscle mass
• Irritability
• Erectile dysfunction
• Depression

Inflammation is the body’s immune response to trauma or infection, and its attempt to heal or guard itself against foreign organisms. Inflammation can cause redness, swelling, heat, and in some cases, immobility.

Individuals may order this panel if they have experienced symptoms related to inflammation. Common signs or symptoms of inflammation include:

• Fatigue 
• Joint pain
• Swelling
• Rash
• Abdominal pain
• Digestive issues
• Recurring fever
• Swollen glands

The thyroid panel is used to see how well the thyroid gland is functioning. This gland is responsible for producing hormones important for many bodily processes. Abnormal thyroid function, such as underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) or overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), can lead to many symptoms. By measuring levels of thyroid hormones in the blood, the panel can help diagnose thyroid disorders and disrupted thyroid function.

Common signs of an overactive thyroid:

• Nervousness, anxiety, and irritability
• Mood swings
• Difficulty sleeping
• Tiredness
• Heat sensitivity
• Diarrhea
• Frequent urination
• Persistent thirst
• Itchiness
• Loss of interest in sex

Common signs of an underactive thyroid include:

• Tiredness
• Sensitivity to cold
• Weight gain
• Constipation
• Depression
• Slow movements and thoughts
• Muscle aches and weakness
• Muscle cramps

The inadequacy of micronutrients can influence many processes required for health, as they are cofactors for enzymatic processes that produce energy, regulate hormones, and modulate oxidation, immune, and inflammatory pathways. Over the long term, this can lead to or contribute to many chronic health conditions.

Micronutrient analysis is an important tool for practitioners because micronutrient testing may specifically be indicated for several conditions or reasons including: 

• Gastrointestinal disorders
• Aging
• Athletic performance optimization
• Fatigue & sleep disorders
• Mood disorders
• Autoimmune conditions
• Diet or food allergies and sensitivities 

Chronic fatigue ​​​may present differently from person to person but can affect the quality of one’s life and general health. There are measurable factors in the body that can contribute to extreme tiredness and present as the underlying cause for fatigue.

Measuring the levels of vitamin B12 in your blood because this micronutrient is essential for red/white blood cells, a healthy nervous system, tissue and cell repair, and DNA creation.

Possible signs of a vitamin B12 deficiency are fatigue, mood instability, headaches, or impaired balance.

Vitamin D helps maintain normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorous. It aids in the absorption of calcium, helping to form and maintain strong bones. Vitamin D also modulates neuromuscular, immune and other cellular functions. Potential signs of a low vitamin D level include immune deficiency, bone pain, Fatigue, depression or other mood changes, impaired cognition, muscle weakness, muscle aches, or muscle cramps, & hair loss.

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