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Evidence-based natural health

Essential4Health

Evidence-based natural health

Functional Lab Testing

Welcome to our Functional Lab Testing page, offering detailed insights into a wide range of lab testing options. From routine blood work to advanced imaging like MRI and CT scans, explore comprehensive information about each test's purpose and process. Use the Test Groups feature to easily navigate and find tests tailored to your health needs. Empower yourself with knowledge to make informed health decisions and unlock the value of testing in achieving a healthier, balanced life.

Welcome to our Functional Lab Testing page, offering detailed insights into a wide range of lab testing options. From routine blood work to advanced imaging like MRI and CT scans, explore comprehensive information about each test's purpose and process. Use the Test Groups feature to easily navigate and find tests tailored to your health needs. Empower yourself with knowledge to make informed health decisions and unlock the value of testing in achieving a healthier, balanced life. "Health is not valued until sickness comes. Testing gives us the power to understand and preserve what matters most." — Thomas Fuller

"Health is not valued until sickness comes. Testing gives us the power to understand and preserve what matters most." — Thomas Fuller

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CRP

C-Reactive Protein

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CBC

Complete Blood Count

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HBA1C

Hemoglobin A1C

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TG : HDL

Triglyceride-to-High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Ratio

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UA

Uric Acid

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CBC

Complete Blood Count

Complete Blood Count (CBC) measures red cells, white cells, and platelets to evaluate anemia, infection signals, inflammation, and overall blood trends.

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CT

Computed Tomography

Computed Tomography (CT) scan creates cross-sectional images to evaluate injury, infection, tumors, stones, or organ changes and guide next steps.

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CP

Connecting Peptide

Connecting Peptide (C-Peptide) test measures endogenous insulin output to differentiate diabetes types, assess beta-cell function, and guide therapy planning.

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CRS

Conners Rating Scale

Conners Rating Scale gathers behavior ratings to evaluate ADHD symptoms and track attention and impulse control changes over time across settings.

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CU

Copper

Copper test measures copper in blood, urine, or tissue to assess deficiency or overload, support liver/neurologic evaluation, and guide monitoring.

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CU / ZN

Copper-to-Zinc Ratio

Copper-to-Zinc Ratio compares copper and zinc status to assess inflammation-linked imbalance and guide targeted nutrition or supplement adjustments.

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CTP

Corneal Topography

Corneal Topography maps corneal shape in 3D to evaluate astigmatism and keratoconus risk, support LASIK planning, and monitor progression.

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COB

Cortisol Blood

Cortisol blood test measures cortisol (often morning) to evaluate adrenal output and circadian timing, supporting workup of fatigue or BP changes.

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CFU

Cortisol Free Urine

Cortisol Free Urine measures 24-hour urinary cortisol to evaluate cortisol excess or deficiency and support Cushing syndrome workup and follow-up.

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COS

Cortisol Saliva

Cortisol saliva testing samples cortisol across the day to evaluate diurnal rhythm and support workup of sleep disruption or stress patterns.

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C / DHEAS

Cortisol-to-DHEA-S Ratio

Cortisol-to-DHEA-S Ratio compares catabolic vs anabolic signals to evaluate stress-related adrenal patterns and guide hormone-focused follow-up.

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CK

Creatine Kinase

Creatine Kinase (CK) measures a muscle enzyme to evaluate muscle injury, myositis risk, or statin-related symptoms and monitor recovery trends.

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CR

Creatinine

Creatinine test measures a kidney filtration marker to evaluate renal function trends, support early decline detection, and guide monitoring over time.

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CRCL

Creatinine Clearance

Creatinine Clearance combines blood and 24-hour urine to estimate GFR more directly, supporting kidney staging and medication dosing decisions.

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CYSTA

Cystathionine

Cystathionine test measures a transsulfuration marker to evaluate vitamin B6-dependent metabolism and methylation flow, guiding targeted follow-up.

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CYSC

Cystatin C

Cystatin C measures a filtration protein to evaluate early kidney dysfunction when creatinine is unreliable, supporting more accurate risk stratification.

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CYS

Cysteine

Cysteine test measures cysteine status to evaluate antioxidant precursor availability and amino acid metabolism, supporting fatigue or nutrient workups.

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CYS

Cystoscopy

Cystoscopy uses a small camera to inspect bladder and urethra, supporting evaluation of hematuria, recurrent UTIs, stones, strictures, or tumors.

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D-DIMER

D-Dimer

D-Dimer measures clot breakdown fragments to screen for possible DVT or pulmonary embolism and guide the need for imaging when symptoms suggest clots.

CT scanner in a medical imaging room

DEF

Defecography

Defecography images rectum and pelvic floor during defecation to evaluate prolapse, outlet obstruction, and coordination issues behind constipation.

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DHEA

Dehydroepiandrosterone

DHEA measures an adrenal hormone precursor to evaluate adrenal output and androgen balance, supporting workup of fatigue, mood shifts, PCOS, or aging.

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DHEAS

Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate

DHEA-S measures a stable adrenal androgen marker to evaluate excess or low production and help localize sources of androgen-related symptoms.

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DS

Dexamethasone Suppression

Dexamethasone Suppression test checks cortisol response to dexamethasone to evaluate hypercortisolism and guide Cushing syndrome follow-up testing.

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DAO

Diamine Oxidase

Diamine Oxidase (DAO) measures histamine degradation capacity to evaluate histamine intolerance patterns when symptoms are meal-triggered or allergy-like.

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DRE

Digital Rectal Exam

Digital Rectal Exam (DRE) is a brief rectum/prostate exam to screen for enlargement, tenderness, hemorrhoids, or masses and guide follow-up testing.

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DGLA

Dihomogamma Linolenic Acid

DGLA measures an omega-6 fatty acid to evaluate inflammatory eicosanoid balance and fatty acid metabolism, guiding nutrition choices when imbalance is suspected.

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DHT

Dihydrotestosterone

DHT measures a potent androgen metabolite to evaluate androgen-driven hair loss, acne, or prostate symptoms and guide targeted hormone follow-up.

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DMG

Dimethylglycine

DMG measures dimethylglycine status linked to methylation and energy pathways to evaluate possible imbalance and guide nutrition or supplement planning.

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