Functional Medicine  
A systems approach to healthcare that looks for root of health problems unlike traditional western medicine. Link: IFM institute of functional medicine  

A comprehensive basic functional medicine work up often includes: (you may click on the tests below to be taken to the test company's site)

    1. Adrenal Cortisol saliva test by Genova checks DHEA & circadian rhythm of your cortisol, the HPA axis   
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    2. Stool PCR test by Diagnostic Solutions Lab checks the gut microbiome for parasites, viruses, yeast, bacteria, immune function, pancreatic function, gluten sensitivity 
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   3. Metabolism testing by Genova checks organic acids, amino acids urine & serum testing.  
Link: Genova's NutrEval 
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  4. Less often needed are food sensitivity, Dutch Hormone Urine Testing, and more.

The testing mentioned above is done in addition to a comprehensive local blood lab testing which should include Vit D, Vit B12, fasting insulin, GGT, tTG IgA, ferritin, thyroid comprehensive testing, and more.

The comprehensive Functional Medicine workup labs are billed "patient pay" and you may obtain an itemized receipt from the lab companies to file with your insurance for possible reimbursement.  For the local blood lab tests we may order to "bill insurance" or we have a very reasonable "cash pay" option.  

Please keep in mind that there are well know functional medicine physician that provide this same diagnostic work up for up to  $5000+  coupled with a health coach to assist in lifestyle changes to make the treatment protocols successful.