Functional medicine laboratory testing can form a valuable part of the investigation process, especially when conventional NHS tests come back normal, but clients just know something is wrong.

Part of the reason for this can be that traditional blood testing compares your results to a standard reference range (95% of population). So unless your results fall into the red zones either side of this, further investigation may be unwarranted. 

For optimum health however we are often looking for figures that are more in the mid range as well as for more detailed information about how your physiology is functioning, so we can target specific systems or aspects of health. 

I am registered with all the main testing laboratories including Genova Diagnostics, Regenerus, Functional DX and Invivo Healthcase. 

Testing is an additional cost but can really help to identify nutrient deficiencies and highlight the main systems in the body which need support. 

The tests I use most often are an Organic Acid Test from Genova Diagnostics and the Functional DX Check test. Blood tests will require a blood draw which is an additional cost.  Sometimes we can use finger prick tests but it depends on each individual scenario. 

No test is 100% accurate. Sometimes your GP or medical professional will carry out some testing if requested and I can help with the test interpretation. A lot depends on your health status and budget but this will all be covered in your consultation.