Specialty Labs at Living Wellness Medical Center
Specialty labs help our naturopathic doctors at Living Wellness Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ see what standard blood work can miss. By evaluating adrenal function, food sensitivities, gut health, cellular nutrient status, and bacterial overgrowth, we can build a treatment plan based on your unique biology.
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Adrenal Stress Panel
A comprehensive 24-hour assessment of adrenal function and cortisol rhythm using blood or saliva, essential for evaluating fatigue, stress, sleep problems, and hormone imbalance.
Food Allergy Panel
Identifies foods that may trigger inflammation, gas, bloating, coughing, wheezing, skin issues, and other symptoms.
Digestive Function and Dysbiosis
A comprehensive stool analysis evaluating digestion, absorption, inflammation, and the balance of beneficial and harmful bacteria, yeast, and parasites.
Micronutrient Panel
A functional test measuring how your cells actually use 31 essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and amino acids over a 4–6 month period.
SIBO Test
A breath test measuring hydrogen and methane to diagnose small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, a common cause of bloating, gas, and altered bowel habits.
More Advanced Testing
We also offer neurotransmitter testing, advanced HPV typing, advanced cardio-inflammatory markers, genetic testing, and cancer screening tests. Learn more on our specialty laboratory testing page, our advanced cholesterol and micronutrient testing page, and our overview of conventional laboratory testing. Results guide treatments such as supplements, dietary counseling, and herbal medicine.
Specialty Labs FAQs
What specialty labs do you offer?
We offer the adrenal stress panel, food allergy panel, digestive function and dysbiosis stool analysis, micronutrient panel, SIBO breath test, and other advanced tests.
How are specialty labs different from standard blood work?
Specialty labs evaluate function, such as cortisol rhythms, cellular nutrient use, and gut bacteria balance, which standard labs often don’t measure.
Which test should I get?
Your physician will recommend tests based on your symptoms and health history during your consultation.
Can I do some tests at home?
Several specialty tests, such as saliva, stool, and breath tests, involve sample collection at home with kits and instructions from our office.
How long do results take?
Turnaround times vary by test and lab. Your physician will review your results with you once they are available.
Are specialty labs covered by insurance?
We are a cash-based practice. We provide an estimate of lab charges before any tests are performed.
How do I order specialty testing?
Call (480) 588-6856 to schedule a consultation.
Get the Full Picture of Your Health
Discover what’s really driving your symptoms. Call Living Wellness Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ at (480) 588-6856 to schedule your consultation and specialty labs.
