Functional Blood Chemistry
Standard bloodwork read against optimal — not 'normal' — ranges.
What this test measures
The markers
- CBC, CMP, lipid panel, thyroid panel, iron studies, ferritin
- Fasting insulin, HbA1c, ApoB, hs-CRP, homocysteine
- Vitamin D, B12, folate, MMA
- Full thyroid: TSH, Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3, antibodies
When this type of testing may be useful
As the foundation of nearly every functional workup. Standard bloodwork often looks 'normal' while optimal-range interpretation reveals the drivers behind symptoms.
Common symptoms associated with this category
Signals to notice
How results contribute to a personalized evaluation
Interpreted in context
Provides the anchor labs that every other functional panel is triangulated against. Interpreted through optimal ranges, patterns emerge that reference ranges miss.
Testing recommendations are personalized. Not every test is appropriate for every individual — panels are selected based on symptoms, history, and prior labs during your consultation.
Frequently asked
Common questions
Can I use recent labs from my doctor?
Often yes — if they include the right markers and are recent enough to reflect your current state.