Labs Q & A
What is an in-house laboratory?
The in-house laboratory at Revitalize Functional Medicine provides its specialists with a way to get comprehensive information about your health and your body’s current state of functioning. They take blood samples and assess them using state-of-the-art equipment. They use their findings to form accurate diagnoses and to plan effective, personalized treatments.
Because the laboratory is conveniently located in the office at Revitalize Functional Medicine, you won’t have to wait long for the results of your tests. The fees are also lower than third-party laboratories, and you don’t have to go to an unfamiliar place for your testing.
In just 2-5 business days, your results are available from the lab. Once they’re ready, one of the specialists sits down with you to review and interpret them. They may recommend monitoring with regular lab testing as you undergo treatment for your condition.
What kinds of labs are available?
Revitalize Functional Medicine provides several types of lab testing in the in-house laboratory for your convenience and peace of mind. Their specialties include:
GI Testing
Gastrointestinal (GI) testing is a diagnostic tool that analyzes stool samples to provide a comprehensive overview of gut health. This test can help identify infections, such as bacterial, viral, or parasitic pathogens, that may be causing digestive symptoms. It also evaluates nutrient absorption by detecting deficiencies in essential vitamins and minerals and identifies excesses, like undigested food particles or inflammation markers, which could indicate underlying conditions.
Comprehensive vitamin panel
A vitamin panel is a blood test to find vitamin deficiencies. The test measures the amounts of each essential vitamin in your blood.
Food allergy testing
You can get a blood test to test for food allergies and sensitivities if you recently had a reaction and aren’t sure of the source.
Hormone Testing
Hormones are chemicals that run throughout your body and help different organs and systems communicate with each other. They also regulate your bodily functions, like metabolism. Your specialist can test your blood for a hormone deficiency that can come with menopause or general aging.
APOE Testing
APOE testing is a cheek swab test that determines your genetic risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease. It analyzes variations in the APOE gene, specifically the presence of the APOE e4 variant, which is associated with a higher risk of Alzheimer’s.
How should I prepare for lab testing?
For certain lab tests, you may need to fast. Fasting means that you stop eating and drinking for some time before your appointment. Generally, the specialists at Revitalize Functional Medicine ask that you begin fasting at midnight before your appointment. Other labs don’t require fasting or any other specific preparation.
To find out if you require lab testing for an accurate diagnosis, call Revitalize Functional Medicine, or book an appointment online today.
