Functional Medicine Testing

Why Choose Functional Medicine Lab Testing?

Functional medicine lab testing is much more personalized and in-depth than most lab work we are accustomed to.

It can be used to:

Find the root cause of health imbalances.
Pick up on subclinical issues so that they can be addressed before serious health challenges arise—a preventative approach to health.
Help your practitioner create a personalized plan to address imbalances.
Track progress in your health journey.
Become aware of and more in control of what beliefs are driving actions.
Give a whole-body perspective, recognizing that our bodies are not just isolated organs or systems, the body works together as a beautiful and complicated symphony and should be treated as such.

At Heights of Health, we use Functional Medicine Lab Testing alongside our tried-and-true services to provide a truly holistic approach to health and wellbeing. We do not require testing but will recommend it if we feel it would be helpful. Ask your Practitioner about what test(s) might be right for you.

Why Choose Vibrant Wellness for Lab Testing?

At Heights of Health, we use Vibrant Wellness for our testing because we believe them to be the most accurate lab available. Vibrant Wellness is a leader in advanced functional medicine diagnostics. Their state-of-the-art testing methods use cutting-edge microarray technology, offering the highest sensitivity and specificity available in the industry. With rapid turnaround times and comprehensive reports, Vibrant Wellness provides the clinical insights needed to help uncover root causes of health issues and create personalized wellness plans.

High accuracy and reproducibility with microchip-based technology
Diverse panels targeting chronic conditions, toxicity, autoimmunity, and more
Fast turnaround and easy-to-read reports
Dried blood spot and urine collection options available

Here are some of the tests we might recommend:

Total Tox Burden Test

The Neural Zoomer detects antibodies associated with neurological inflammation, autoimmune activity, and neurodegeneration. It can be useful in assessing potential contributors to:

Heavy metals (like mercury, lead, cadmium)
Environmental chemicals and pollutants (like PFAS, BPA, glyphosate)
Mold mycotoxins

This test helps uncover hidden toxic burdens that may be affecting your energy, mood, immunity, and overall health.

Neural Zoomer Test

The Total Tox Burden test identifies the cumulative impact of environmental toxins on the body, including:

Brain fog
Memory issues
Mood disorders
Early signs of cognitive decline

This highly specialized panel offers a deep dive into brain health and immune system interactions with neural tissues.

Gut Zoomer Test

The Gut Zoomer evaluates over 300 microorganisms in the gut to provide a comprehensive view of gastrointestinal health. It identifies:

Bacterial and yeast imbalances
Parasitic infections
Digestive and inflammatory markers
Gut permeability ("leaky gut") indicators

This test is ideal for addressing chronic digestive issues, autoimmune conditions, and systemic inflammation.

Hormone Test

The Hormone test analyzes 66 sex hormones and adrenal markers to assess endocrine balance. It can help identify:

Hormonal imbalances (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone)
Cortisol rhythm and adrenal fatigue
13 Endocrine disruptors
Thyroid hormone interactions
2 Bone density markers

This panel supports understanding of menstrual irregularities, fatigue, weight issues, and stress-related conditions.

Food Sensitivity Testing

For those wondering what kinds of foods they would do best to limit or avoid in order to reduce inflammation, digestive complaints and other reactions, we offer a home food sensitivity test. This comprehensive test measures IgA and IgG mediated immune system response for:

50 Animal-based foods
39 Plant-based foods
57 Grains and misc. foods
3 Vegan and alternative foods

Genetic Testing

We use Nutrigenomics testing to give you an in-depth, insightful view into your unique genetic profile. This testing analyzes the effect of all your genes on different pathways, rather than just the individual genes, giving you a comprehensive overview of your body along with actionable diet, lifestyle and supplementation recommendations specific to you. Here is just some of the value you will get with your Nutrigenomics Blueprint:

Healthy heart – find out how your genes are supporting your heart health and how you can support your cardiovascular system.
Weight Loss – your genes have a big role to play in how your body manages weight, find out insights to help you manage your weight intelligently.57 Grains and misc. foods
Hormones – find out how well your hormones work and get insights about whether you should be avoiding taking hormones, such as the contraceptive pill or testosterone.
Immunity - how well are your genes working to fight off viruses, knowing how healthy your immune system is and what you can do to build a strong immune system are important in these times.
Exercise– find out what training works best for you, how to get fit and avoid injury by training smarter.
Brain health - what you can do to optimize cognition as you get older.
Optimal diet – Find out how well you process nutrients such as gluten, vitamin D, caffeine and many more.

Ready to Learn More?

If you are interested in exploring functional medicine lab testing as part of your wellness journey, we are here to help. Your practitioner will discuss options with you in your initial appointment and help determine which tests might be right for you. If you are already a client, please speak with your practitioner about getting started. After your tests are completed, you will have a review-of-findings appointment (virtual or in-person) with our Functional Testing specialist Allison McWhorter, ND. She will also pass these results with her report along to your practitioner so that your practitioner can develop your personalized plan based on the insights. Expand your knowledge about how your body is performing and add Functional Medicine Lab Testing to your health regimen.