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At Health by Design MD, we believe answers come from digging deeper than routine labs. Conventional medicine often stops at basic blood work, but functional medicine diagnostic testing gives us the bigger picture—helping us uncover the root causes of symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, hormone imbalance, digestive issues, and more.
Our clinic partners with leading laboratories to provide patients access to cutting-edge, physician-supervised testing that empowers truly personalized care.

  • We have Quest Diagnostics collection services on-site, so you can complete your blood draws right here at the clinic.Lab Hours:
    ● Monday: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm● Tuesday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm● Thursday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm● Friday: 8:00 am – 2:15 pm● Closed WednesdayLunch break daily: 12:30 – 1:30 pm
    We recommend patients do blood draws in-office to ensure proper collection and processing.

    With Quest, we run comprehensive panels that often go well beyond what a conventional doctor may order. These include:

    Cardio IQ® Advanced Cardiovascular Testing
    Goes far beyond a standard cholesterol panel. This test evaluates lipoprotein particle size, ApoB, Lp(a), and inflammatory markers to provide a more complete picture of cardiovascular risk. Functional medicine uses this to detect problems early and guide lifestyle, nutrition, and supplementation strategies.

    OmegaCheck® (Omega-3 & Fatty Acid Testing)
    Measures the balance of omega-3, omega-6, and other fatty acids. Imbalances can contribute to inflammation, heart disease risk, and poor brain function. Optimizing fatty acid ratios is key for cardiovascular and overall wellness.

    Autoimmune & Inflammatory Testing
    We can identify markers of autoimmune disease and chronic inflammation, helping uncover root causes behind fatigue, joint pain, skin conditions, thyroid dysfunction, and more. This allows us to detect patterns conventional testing may miss and intervene earlier.

    Comprehensive Panels

    In addition, we assess hormones (thyroid, sex hormones, adrenal function), nutrients (vitamin D, minerals, essential fatty acids), and metabolic markers to give a complete view of health.

  • Precision Point Diagnostics – P88 Dietary Antigen Test
    The P88 test evaluates food sensitivities, helping us identify hidden triggers of inflammation, bloating, brain fog, and fatigue.

    Galleri Test – Early Cancer Detection
    The Galleri Multi-Cancer Early Detection Test screens for 50+ cancers through a simple blood draw.

    Vibrant Wellness Testing – GutZoomer & More
    The GutZoomer test looks at the microbiome, digestion, pathogens, and absorption. Vibrant also offers advanced testing for mycotoxins, food sensitivities, and cardiometabolic risk.

    Mosaic Diagnostics – Heavy Metals & Toxins
    Heavy metals and environmental toxins can drive autoimmunity, fatigue, and neurological symptoms. Mosaic testing helps us measure exposures and build detox protocols.

    ZRT Laboratory – Hormones & Saliva Testing
    Saliva, dried urine, and blood spot testing for hormones, cortisol, and neurotransmitter balance.

    DUTCH Test – Advanced Hormone Metabolites
    The Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones provides insights into sex hormones, cortisol rhythms, and hormone detoxification pathways.

  • Conventional labs often only scratch the surface, looking for disease—but not necessarily dysfunction. Functional medicine testing helps us:
    ● Identify root causes rather than chasing symptoms● Personalize treatment plans with precision● Detect imbalances early, before they become disease● Give patients clarity when “normal labs” still don’t explain how they feel

In-House Lab with Quest Diagnostics

Ready to get answers?

 Book your consultation today and let our team guide you through the testing that can uncover the root causes of your symptoms.

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