Frequently Asked Questions

Functional medicine focuses on proactive, personalized care. Regular blood work allows us to identify healthy parameters, catch imbalances early, and track your progress over time to optimize your health and wellness journey.

1. Identify areas of improvement based on your lab markers.
2. Make small, simple changes—don’t try to change everything at once.
3. Track your results consistently—“If it doesn’t get measured, it doesn’t get done.”

Between 8:00–9:00 AM is ideal, especially for accurate readings of cortisol and fasting insulin. Labs taken outside this window may be canceled.

Yes. Fasting is essential when testing hormones, blood sugar, cholesterol, liver, and kidney function.

• Eat a simple dinner the night before.
• Avoid alcohol entirely.
• Take medications as prescribed unless told otherwise.
• Do not take any supplements, especially Biotin (B7) for at least 2–3 days prior.

• Avoid exercise on the day of your test, as it may cause false elevations.

Yes. Blood levels should be checked midway between injections for consistent results.

• Example: If you inject on Sunday, get your labs Wednesday.
• If your dosing is Monday/Thursday, aim for Tuesday or Wednesday.

Also, TRT can raise red blood cell counts—regular monitoring is crucial to avoid complications.

Avoid strenuous pelvic activity such as biking, motorcycle riding, or ejaculation for 48 hours before the test. These can falsely elevate PSA levels.

If cycling regularly, test during Days 19–21 of your cycle, when hormone levels are at their peak.

• Just after your period, hormones are at their lowest.
• If you’re postmenopausal or irregular, timing is less important.

Most commercial insurance plans (excluding Medicare) cover basic labs, though high-deductible plans may require out-of-pocket payments.
We offer a cash-pay bundle of labs for under $300, compared to $1800–$2000 if billed through standard lab pricing.