Functional Medicine Lab Testing
As a functional medicine nutritionist, I order and interpret advanced lab testing to help uncover the root causes of symptoms and imbalances in the body. Rather than just treating surface-level symptoms, these tests give us a deeper look into how your body is functioning—so we can create a personalized plan that supports true healing. Two of the most valuable tools I use in my practice are the DUTCH Hormone Test and the GI-MAP Stool Test.
The DUTCH Test (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones) provides an in-depth picture of your hormone health. This simple at-home urine test goes far beyond what standard blood tests offer. It looks at your sex hormones (like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone) as well as your stress hormone, cortisol, throughout the day. It also gives insight into how your body is breaking down and detoxifying these hormones as well as data on how long these imbalances have been present, rather than just a daily snapshot. This test is especially helpful for anyone dealing with symptoms like fatigue, sleep issues, mood swings, burnout symptoms, irregular cycles, fertility challenges, or perimenopause/menopause transitions. The GI-MAP Stool Test is a cutting-edge tool for understanding what’s happening in your gut. Since so much of your health—energy levels, digestion, immunity, even mood—begins in the gut, it’s crucial to understand what might be out of balance. This test analyzes your stool for markers of gut health, including good and bad bacteria, yeast, parasites, inflammation, and how well you’re digesting your food. It can help explain symptoms like bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea, food sensitivities, or skin issues.
These tests allow us to stop guessing and start making informed choices about your health. By identifying imbalances and dysfunctions early on, we can take proactive steps with targeted nutrition, lifestyle shifts, and natural therapies. If you’re tired of feeling like something is “off” but not getting clear answers, functional medicine lab testing can be a powerful starting point for your healing journey.
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The GI-MAP® (Microbial Assay Plus) is a comprehensive stool test that relies on quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) technology to detect parasites, bacteria, H. pylori, fungi, gluten sensitivity, overall digestive function, markers of inflammation and digestive immunity. You do the test in the comfort of your home and I analyze and interpret the results and give you a personalized protocol.
This is a test that can give you he answers you seek to your mystery and recurrent gut symptoms using technology new to the EU.
Package includes:
Test kit
Shipping within EU to your house
Stool Analysis
1 hour Consultation
Protocol with Personalized Nutrition Plan, Supplement + Lifestyle Recommendations
Order Timeframe :
Shipped within 2-3 days. Lab analysis is about 10 days.
Price: 590€
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The DUTCH hormone test is an at-home dried urine test that provides a comprehensive analysis of sex hormones, cortisol and their metabolites to give assess hormone production, metabolism and detoxification pathways. It offers far more than blood serum data collected in most doctors offices. It can help identify the root causes of symptoms like period pain, irregular, long or missing periods, hormonal migraines, mood issues, deep fatigue, skin and acne issues, and menopausal symptoms.
What the DUTCH Test Measures
Sex hormones:
Estradiol, estrone, progesterone, testosterone, and DHEA, as well as their various metabolites.
Information on phase 1 and phase 2 detoxification pathways to assess the risk of estrogen-dependent cancers and guide treatment.
Free cortisol and cortisone to assess adrenal function and the circadian rhythm.
A panel that can provide clues about gut health, nutrient deficiencies, and neurotransmitter activity.
The test can also provide insights into exposure to common endocrine-disrupting chemicals.
Benefits and Applications
Identifies root causes:
Helps uncover the underlying reasons for various hormone-related symptoms and conditions.
Personalized treatment plans:
The detailed results help me to develop personalized treatment plans, including diet, lifestyle changes, or hormone therapy.
Addresses diverse health issues:
Useful for evaluating issues like fertility, PMS, weight gain, mood disorders, sleep problems, and symptoms related to perimenopause and menopause.
Monitors hormone therapy:
The test can also monitor the effectiveness of hormone replacement therapies by tracking hormone metabolites.
Includes:
Test kit
Shipping within EU to your house
Hormone Lab Analysis and Interpretation
1 hour Consultation with me
Protocol with Personalized Nutrition Plan, Supplement + Lifestyle Recommendations
Price: 690€
Time Frame: Test shipped within 2-3 business days. Test taken on day 19-21 of female cycle. Lab Analysis is usually 10 business days
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Hormone and Gut issues go hand in hand. The gut is in fact one of the main organs (along with the liver) that detoxifies our hormones. This package contains both the GI MAP stool test and DUTCH hormone testing for a complete look into gut bacteria (commensal and opportunistic), parasites, fungus, dysbiotic markers, as well as gluten sensitivity, markers of inflammation and immunity, and digestive capacity markers. It also looks at sex hormones and stress hormones along with their metabolites to look at the production, usage and clearance of your hormones .
Price: 1090€
Includes:
Test kit
Shipping within EU to your house
Hormone Lab Analysis and Interpretation
1 hour Consultation with me
Protocol with Personalized Nutrition Plan, Supplement + Lifestyle Recommendations