Functional Lab Testing: Find the Answers Your Body Needs
Most standard lab tests only provide surface-level insights—missing the deeper imbalances that impact your energy, metabolism, hormones, and long-term health. Our advanced functional lab testing is designed to uncover hidden dysfunctions at the root cause, allowing us to create a truly personalized plan for health optimization.
YOUR LAB DASHBOARD
Testosterone
Optimal
Vitamin D
Good
Cortisol
Low
Thyroid (TSH)
Optimal
Inflammation
Elevated
Iron (Ferritin)
Suboptimal
Blood Sugar
Optimal
4/7
Biomarkers in Optimal Range
We don’t guess. We test.
Optimal vs. Conventional Ranges
Your Doctor Says “Normal” — We Say Optimal
Standard lab ranges are designed to detect disease—not optimize health. We use functional ranges backed by research to identify imbalances before they become problems.
Conventional Range
Optimal Range
Sample Patient Marker
Total Testosterone
Male reference
ng/dL
Vitamin D (25-OH)
Serum level
ng/mL
TSH
Thyroid function
mIU/L
Ferritin
Iron storage
ng/mL
hs-CRP
Inflammation
mg/L
HbA1c
Blood sugar avg
%
Homocysteine
Methylation marker
µmol/L
Fasting Insulin
Metabolic health
µIU/mL
200+
Biomarkers Tested
2x
Tighter Than Standard
100%
Practitioner Reviewed
Red markers show where “normal” patients often fall—technically in range, but far from optimal. We close that gap.
Our Testing Arsenal
11 Advanced Lab Categories That Go Beyond Standard Testing
Blood panels tell part of the story. These advanced functional tests reveal the hidden drivers of fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, gut issues, and hormonal imbalance.
DUTCH Complete
The gold standard in hormone testing. Unlike serum blood tests that only capture a single snapshot, DUTCH maps your full hormone metabolism over 24 hours—revealing how your body produces, processes, and eliminates hormones.
Cortisol CurveEstrogen MetabolitesTestosterone PathwaysMelatoninDHEA-SOrganic Acids
Sample Cortisol Curve
Morning
Midday
Afternoon
Evening
Night
▲ Afternoon crash indicates adrenal dysfunction
Custom Blood Panels
Standard lab work often misses the bigger picture of your health. Our custom blood panels go beyond routine tests, assessing hormones, inflammation, metabolic function, and nutrient status to provide a complete data-driven approach for optimizing your well-being.
HormonesMetabolicInflammationNutrientsThyroid
Panel Categories
Hormones
Metabolic
Inflammation
Nutrients
Thyroid
60+ markers across 5 critical categories
Gut Zoomer
The most advanced gut microbiome test available via Vibrant Wellness. Measures 170+ markers including pathogens, parasites, bacterial imbalances, intestinal permeability, and digestive function in a single comprehensive panel.
170+ MarkersLeaky GutParasitesMicrobiomeVibrant Wellness
Gut Health Markers
Microbiome
Permeability
Pathogens
Digestion
Inflammation
170+ markers in one comprehensive panel
Full Genome Map
Genetics influence how your body processes nutrients, detoxifies, regulates hormones, and responds to stress. Our comprehensive DNA analysis provides insights into genetic strengths and weaknesses, allowing us to tailor nutrition, supplementation, and lifestyle strategies for optimal health.
MTHFRDetox PathwaysNutrient GenesHormone SNPs
Genetic Pathway Analysis
Methylation
Detox Phase I
Detox Phase II
Hormones
Nutrients
▲ Methylation variant detected — targeted protocol needed
Toxins, Heavy Metals & Mold
Chronic exposure to toxins, mold, and heavy metals can silently disrupt hormone balance, brain function, and immune health. This test identifies environmental toxicities including mycotoxins, heavy metals, and chemical exposures that need targeted detox protocols.
MycotoxinsHeavy MetalsGlyphosateBPAMercury
Toxic Burden Analysis
Mycotoxins
Mercury
Lead
Glyphosate
BPA
▲ Elevated mycotoxins — mold exposure likely
Biological Age
Your biological age tells the real story of how fast your body is aging. This test analyzes DNA methylation, inflammation, and cellular health, allowing us to create strategies to slow down aging, optimize longevity, and improve vitality.
DNA MethylationTelomere LengthCellular HealthLongevity
Age Comparison
Chronological
Biological
Telomeres
Methylation
Cell Health
▲ Biological age 7 years older — intervention recommended
Comprehensive Nutrient Panels
Even if you eat a clean diet, nutrient deficiencies can still exist due to poor absorption, stress, or metabolic issues. Our advanced nutrient panels assess levels of essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, ensuring your body has what it needs to perform at its best.
B VitaminsCoQ10Amino AcidsZinc/CopperOmega-3
Intracellular Nutrient Levels
Vitamin D
B12
Magnesium
Zinc
Omega-3
▲ Low magnesium & omega-3 — common hidden deficiencies
Food Sensitivity
Unresolved food sensitivities can contribute to chronic inflammation, bloating, skin conditions, and autoimmune reactions. This test identifies specific food triggers via Vibrant Wellness so you can eliminate inflammatory foods and heal your gut for long-term relief.
190+ FoodsIgGIgACandidaVibrant Wellness
Immune Reactivity Levels
Dairy
Gluten
Eggs
Soy
Corn
▲ High dairy & gluten reactivity — elimination protocol recommended
Pediatric Testing
Children’s health needs are unique and ever-changing. We offer specialized testing to assess nutrient levels, gut health, metabolic function, and immune response, ensuring a strong foundation for growth, development, and long-term wellness.
NutrientsGut HealthMetabolicImmuneGrowth
Pediatric Health Markers
Nutrients
Gut Health
Metabolic
Immune
Growth
Age-appropriate ranges — not just scaled-down adult values
HTMA
Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis provides a long-term view of your body’s mineral status and heavy metal toxicity. By analyzing mineral imbalances, we can address fatigue, hormone imbalances, adrenal health, and metabolic efficiency at a deeper level.
Calcium/MagnesiumSodium/PotassiumCopper/ZincToxic Metals
Mineral Ratios
Ca/Mg
Na/K
Cu/Zn
Ca/K
Toxic Metals
▲ High copper/zinc ratio — adrenal stress pattern
SIBO
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is a common but overlooked cause of bloating, gas, diarrhea, and nutrient malabsorption. This non-invasive breath test detects hydrogen and methane gases produced by bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine.
Hydrogen SIBOMethane SIBOLactuloseAt-Home Kit
Breath Test Results (ppm)
Baseline
30 min
60 min
90 min
120 min
▲ Hydrogen spike at 60-90 min — positive for SIBO