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Advanced lab testing

Advanced laboratory testing is one of the most powerful tools in a functional medicine doctor’s toolbox. These comprehensive tests go beyond standard medical screenings to identify underlying imbalances or dysfunctions in the body—focusing on areas such as hormone levels, gut health, nutrient deficiencies, toxicity, infections, inflammation, and genetic factors.

Uncover Root Causes You Might Never Connect

Advanced or specialty functional medicine testing refers to comprehensive testing that goes beyond standard medical screenings. These tests identify underlying imbalances or dysfunctions in the body, providing a deeper understanding of your unique health status.

This helps us create your personalized Aura Functional Medicine Treatment Plan that addresses the root cause of your health issues, rather than just managing symptoms.

Once these imbalances are corrected, we see improvement in:
  • Digestive issues
  • Hormone levels
  • Skin conditions
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Fatigue
  • Food allergies
  • Symptoms that haven't responded to other treatments
  • Weight management
  • Autoimmune diseases
  • Are motivated to make changes to improve your health

Key point:

Advanced functional medicine lab testing looks for root causes that you might not intuitively connect to your health condition. For example, in over 90% of the cases we see, we trace the root cause of any illness to gut imbalances seen on comprehensive gut health testing.

Advanced Testing in Your Health Journey

Advanced lab testing is part of our signature Whole Health Transformation Program, which aims to prevent disease and help you live with more vitality.

  • First Visit

    Dr. Alison will select certain laboratory tests based on your history to explore possible root causes of your chronic health problems.

  • Second visit (lab review)

    You'll receive an in-depth lab review where you learn how imbalances are affecting your health. Dr. Alison will develop a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to your results.

  • Ongoing

    Follow-up testing tracks your progress and ensures your treatment plan is working effectively.

Advanced Test Considerations

Advanced lab testing is part of our signature Whole Health Transformation Program, which aims to prevent disease and help you live with more vitality.

Toxins

Pesticides, insecticides, glyphosate, toxic metals, hormone-disrupting chemicals, mycotoxins, plastics, and other environmental toxins.
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Advanced Gut Testing

Assess digestion, inflammation, mucosal immunity, infections, and other imbalances.
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Comprehensive Hormone Testing

Sex hormones and hormone metabolism, adrenals, thyroid, insulin, and pituitary function.

Advanced Lipid/Cholesterol Testing

There is a lot more to cardiovascular health than the traditional cholesterol panel. We assess cholesterol particle size, multiple markers of inflammation, insulin, blood sugar and more.

Metabolic health

Insulin, blood sugar, HOMA-IR, HbA1C%. We also assess the diet, lifestyle, genetics, toxins, stressors, and nutrient deficiencies that impact metabolic health.
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Infections

Lyme and co-infections, parasites, viruses, bacterial and fungal infections.

Immune Function

Advanced testing can provide additional insight into autoimmune reactions, food reactions and chronic inflammation.

Micronutrients

Vitamins, minerals, amino acids, antioxidants, essential fats/omega 3 & 6. These nutrients are critical building blocks and co-factors for health and healing.

Metabolomix/Organic Acid Testing (OAT)

Small biochemical substances produced by a cell, organism, or tissue. Analyzing these small molecules can provide additional information about our biochemistry including mitochondrial health, infections, toxicity, metabolism and more.

Telomeres

Telomere length is an important aspect of healthy aging. Testing allows us to track the impact of lifestyle factors, supplements, and other health-optimization tools.

Epigentics

Markers such as DNA methylation help us understand how our genes are being expressed. This provides feedback on how diet, lifestyle, supplements, medications, and environment affect the way your genes are behaving.

Genetics

We all have variations in our genes that make us unique. Rarely does one gene impact one thing in the body. In most cases, clusters of genes work together in ways that increase or decrease our susceptibility to certain health challenges.

Genetic testing can provide information about:

  • Weight Balance
  • Fitness & Recovery
  • Collagen & Joints
  • Hormone Health
  • Brain Health
  • Detoxification
  • Heart Health
  • Blood Sugar & Insulin
  • Inflammation
  • Histamine
  • Methylation

Quality Matters: Partnering With Specialty Laboratories

In functional medicine, lab precision and validity are important for an accurate health assessment. That's why we partner with trusted, high-quality labs that meet the highest standards of reliability and expertise.

Each lab and test we use is carefully selected based on proven experience, ensuring you receive the most accurate results to guide your personalized treatment plan. Your health deserves nothing less.

I had been feeling terrible for years before finding Dr. Egeland and getting help. She helped me start a health journey that has led to me feeling better than I have since I was a little kid. She was incredibly supportive when I was feeling overwhelmed or impatient with my progress. Every appointment was so worth it.

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Understanding Functional Medicine Testing

  • Why aren't functional medicine tests mainstream?

    Functional medicine operates on a holistic model that views the body as interconnected systems, while conventional medicine tends to focus on treating specific symptoms or diseases. As a result, the tests used in functional medicine may not align with the traditional medical model or standard diagnostic criteria.

    We use very sophisticated diagnostic tests that uncover these problems and give us real answers. To date, we’ve never had a patient with “all normal” test results. There are always reasons for chronic symptoms and illness!

  • How much does functional lab testing cost?

    Since every patient’s plan is personalized, the cost can vary. Please schedule a discovery call to learn more. Some labs are included in the price of the signature Whole Health Transformation Program. We get special pricing on lab tests and pass along the savings to you.

  • How much does functional lab testing cost?

    Although we do not bill insurance directly, most patients with Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Flex Spending Accounts (FSA) can use their cards to pay for lab tests through our office.

    We can also provide you with a superbill of services, which can be submitted to your insurance company (excluding Medicaid, Medicare or Kaiser) for possible reimbursement. A very small percentage of our patients have received insurance reimbursement for lab tests, but it varies greatly depending on your plan.

  • Does insurance cover functional medicine lab tests?


    Although we do not bill insurance directly, most patients with Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Flex Spending Accounts (FSA) can use their cards to pay for lab tests through our office.

    We can also provide you with a superbill of services, which can be submitted to your insurance company (excluding Medicaid, Medicare or Kaiser) for possible reimbursement. A very small percentage of our patients have received insurance reimbursement for lab tests, but it varies greatly depending on your plan.

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How to Get Started with Advanced Lab Testing

Whole Health Transformation Program (6 or 12 months)

Comprehensive testing is included as part of our signature program. This is ideal for those with complex health issues who need ongoing support and treatment.

Advanced Lab Workup with Review (Mini-Program)

For those who want to give functional medicine a try and don't require extensive care. This option is available for people with less complex cases or who are not very sick.

In your Discovery Call with Dr. Alison, you'll learn about the program options that would best fit your unique case.

Ready to Get Real Answers?

Stop wondering what's causing your symptoms. Advanced functional medicine testing reveals the hidden imbalances driving your health challenges—so you can finally get the targeted treatment you need.

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