Functional Testing
See what conventional labs miss.
Standard blood work gives you a snapshot. Functional testing gives you the full picture — how your hormones metabolize, how your gut functions, and what your genetics reveal about your health.
DUTCH Test (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones)
The gold standard for hormone testing. Unlike blood work that gives you a single point in time, DUTCH shows how your hormones are metabolized throughout the day — revealing patterns that blood tests simply cannot detect. We run DUTCH tests daily and interpret them with clinical precision.
Learn about the DUTCH TestGI MAP with Zonulin
Your gut is the gateway to hormonal health. The GI MAP reveals bacterial imbalances, parasites, leaky gut markers, and immune function — all of which directly impact your hormones.
Learn about GI MAPFunctional Blood Chemistry
We run the same blood panels your doctor runs — but interpret them through functional ranges, not just standard lab ranges. The difference reveals what “normal” labs are hiding.
Learn about blood chemistryDUTCH Test vs Standard Blood Work
Why do we recommend DUTCH over standard hormone blood panels? The answer is in what each test can — and can’t — show you about your hormonal reality.
Compare testing optionsStandard labs vs. functional labs: what you’re missing.
| What We Look At | Standard Lab Approach | Our Functional Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Hormones | Single blood draw, one point in time | DUTCH: 24-hour metabolite mapping |
| Thyroid | TSH only (maybe T4) | Full panel: TSH, T3, T4, RT3, antibodies |
| Cortisol | Morning serum cortisol | 4-point cortisol curve + metabolites |
| Gut Health | Rarely tested | GI MAP: bacteria, parasites, zonulin |
| Reference Ranges | “Normal” = 95% of population | Optimal ranges for your age and goals |
| Interpretation | “Everything looks fine” | “Here’s exactly what’s driving your symptoms” |
Ready to see what your labs aren’t showing you?
Testing is part of the A (Assess) step in the F.E.M.A.L.E.S. Method. Start with a Vital Signs Call and we’ll determine which tests make sense for your situation.