Advanced Functional Lab Testing

Identify Hidden Imbalances • Reveal Root Causes • Personalize Your Healing Plan

When you’re not feeling well—but standard lab tests say “everything looks normal”—it can be frustrating, confusing, and discouraging. The truth is this:

Most chronic symptoms are driven by imbalances that traditional labs do not measure.

At Denver Sports & Holistic Medicine, we use Advanced Functional Lab Testing to uncover what’s actually happening inside your body so we can address the true cause of your symptoms—not just mask them.

Functional testing provides a complete picture of your biochemistry, hormones, gut health, detoxification, inflammation, mitochondrial function, immune status, and environmental exposures, allowing us to build a precise, individualized treatment plan.

This is the difference between guessing…
and healing with clarity.

Why Functional Lab Testing Matters

Functional lab testing goes beyond diagnosing disease—it identifies dysfunction long before disease develops.

This is essential for uncovering:

• Fatigue, brain fog, poor sleep

• Digestive distress, bloating, IBS

• Hormonal imbalance + cycle issues

• Weight loss resistance

• Skin issues, inflammation, autoimmune activation

• Chronic pain, migraines, neurological symptoms

• Mold toxicity, Lyme, chronic infections

• Anxiety, irritability, mood shifts

• Detoxification impairment

• Nutrient deficiencies

• Food sensitivities and intolerances

• Mitochondrial dysfunction

If you’ve been told “your labs look normal” but you still feel sick…
functional testing reveals what that statement missed.

What We Can Detect With Functional Lab Testing

Our testing evaluates systems that directly impact healing, energy, and long-term health:

Hormonal Imbalance

Perimenopause, menopause, PMS, PCOS, thyroid dysfunction, adrenal dysregulation

→ Women’s Hormone & Reproductive Health

→ Hormone & Metabolic Optimization

Digestive Dysfunction & Gut Disorders

Dysbiosis, SIBO, parasites, Candida, leaky gut, inflammatory markers

→ Gut Health & Digestive Restoration

Nutrient Deficiencies

Low magnesium, zinc, B vitamins, amino acids, antioxidants, mitochondria cofactors

Environmental Toxins & Mold Exposure

Mycotoxins, pesticides, heavy metals, VOCs, plasticizers

→ Detoxification & Environmental Medicine

Chronic Infections

Borrelia, Bartonella, Babesia, EBV, Herpes viral reactivation patterns

→ Chronic Illness & Complex Case Care

Mitochondrial Dysfunction

Low ATP production, oxidative stress, impaired cellular repair

→ Longevity & Mitochondrial Health

Inflammation & Immune Dysregulation

Autoimmunity patterns, MCAS, chronic inflammatory response

Food Sensitivities

IgG/IgA reactions, gluten intolerance, dairy, eggs, nightshades, FODMAP triggers

Genetic SNPs

MTHFR, COMT, detox SNPs, estrogen metabolism, inflammatory pathways

Functional labs allow us to see why you feel the way you do—and precisely what your body needs to heal.

Common Advanced Labs We Use

DUTCH Hormone & Adrenal Testing

Evaluates cortisol rhythms, sex hormone balance and metabolites, melatonin, and detox pathways.

Organic Acids Testing (OAT)

Assesses mitochondrial function, mold markers, detox pathways, nutrient deficiencies, neurotransmitters, and microbial metabolites.

Comprehensive Stool & Gut Microbiome Analysis

Examines digestion, inflammation, microbiome balance, parasites, yeast, dysbiosis, gut immunity, and metabolic byproducts using advanced stool methodologies.

Food Sensitivity & Immune Reactivity Testing

Identifies IgG, IgA, complement-mediated reactions, and delayed immune responses contributing to inflammation and gut dysfunction.

Micronutrient & Mineral Analysis

Measures intracellular nutrient levels essential for detoxification, mitochondrial function, hormone balance, immune resilience, and cellular energy.

Environmental Toxin & Mycotoxin Panels

Screens for mold toxins, pesticides, VOCs, phthalates, parabens, BPA, heavy metals, and other toxic exposures.

Lyme & Tick-Borne Coinfection Testing

Advanced panels that evaluate Borrelia, Bartonella, Babesia, Ehrlichia, Anaplasma, viral reactivation, and immune dysregulation patterns.

Genetic & Epigenetic Testing (SNP Analysis)

Interprets functional gene variants affecting detox pathways (like MTHFR), methylation, hormones, mitochondrial function, and inflammation.

Comprehensive Blood Chemistry (Functional Analysis)

We use optimal ranges—not disease-based ranges—to detect early patterns in thyroid, insulin, inflammation, cardiovascular health, liver function, and immunity.

How We Use These Results

Functional lab testing is only valuable when interpreted through a root-cause, whole-person perspective. At Denver Sports & Holistic Medicine, we translate your results into a personalized, actionable plan that addresses the true drivers of imbalance—not just symptoms.

1. Root-Cause Pattern Identification

We analyze your lab findings alongside your symptoms, medical history, environment, nutrition, stress load, and lifestyle.
This allows us to identify the patterns underlying chronic issues such as:

• Hormonal dysregulation

• Mitochondrial dysfunction and fatigue

• Gut–immune imbalance

• Toxic burden from mold, chemicals, or heavy metals

• Chronic inflammation or stealth infections

• Thyroid and adrenal dysfunction

• Blood sugar and metabolic resistance

2. Personalized Treatment Strategy

Your lab data guides a highly individualized treatment plan that may include:

→ Acupuncture & nervous system regulation
→ Nutrition and metabolic correction
→ Detoxification and drainage support
→ Mitochondrial repair therapies
→ Hormone balance support
→ Sports medicine and corrective exercise

Our approach ensures we address your body’s biochemistry, physiology, and healing capacity in the right order and at the right pace.

3. Measuring Progress & Refining Your Plan

We track improvements through:

• Symptom progression

• Biomarker changes

• Energy, sleep, digestion, resilience, and recovery

• Hormonal and metabolic patterns

• Inflammation and detox pathways

When appropriate, we repeat select labs to ensure you remain on a steady healing trajectory.

4. Integrating Results Into a Whole-Person Plan

Lab findings become your roadmap. We use them to create a treatment plan that is:

• Holistic — addressing mind–body–environment

• Root-cause focused — repairing the systems driving dysfunction

• Prioritized — focusing on the changes that create the biggest impact first

• Sustainable — empowering long-term health and prevention

This integrative process helps patients finally understand why they feel the way they do — and exactly what needs to shift for their health to change.

Our Root-Cause Testing Process

1. In-Depth Case Review

We evaluate your history, symptoms, environment, exposures, diet, and lifestyle to determine which tests will be most meaningful.

2. Personalized Test Selection

You’re never over-tested. We order only what will truly guide your care.

3. At-Home or Phlebotomy Sample Collection

Most tests use saliva, urine, stool, or a blood sample.

4. Functional Interpretation

Results are analyzed through a functional medicine, environmental medicine, and integrative lens—not just flagged “high/low.”

5. Customized Treatment Plan

Based on your results, your plan may include:

• Acupuncture

• Herbal medicine

• Detoxification support

• Corrective nutrition

• Mitochondrial therapy

• Hormone + adrenal support

• Gut healing protocols

• Injection therapy

• Red light therapy

• Nervous system regulation

• Lifestyle & metabolic optimization

Our goal:
Treat the cause. Support the systems. Restore the whole person.

Who Benefits Most From Functional Lab Testing

• Chronic fatigue & burnout

• Brain fog or memory issues

• Hormonal imbalance

• Digestive symptoms, IBS, SIBO

• Anxiety, irritability, mood shifts

• Migrating joint or muscle pain

• Mold illness or chemical sensitivity

• Autoimmune activation

• Skin issues (eczema, acne, psoriasis)

• Weight resistance

• Poor sleep, low resilience

• Chronic inflammatory response

• Long COVID or post-infectious symptoms

If you feel unwell but nothing has connected the dots — functional testing provides clarity.

Find Real Answers. Create a Clear Path Forward.

You deserve more than “everything looks normal”.
You deserve clarity, direction, and a plan that truly supports healing.

Functional lab testing provides the roadmap.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do I need all the tests?

No. Testing is individualized. We recommend only what will meaningfully guide your care.

2. Are functional labs covered by insurance?

Most are not, but many can be paid with HSA/FSA funds.

3. Can functional testing help if my standard labs are “normal”?

Yes. Functional tests measure deeper patterns and detect dysfunction long before disease is diagnosed.

4. How long does it take to get results?

About 7–21 days, depending on the test.

5. Can I do testing if I live out of state?

Yes. Many tests are available nationwide and can be discussed via telemedicine nationwide.

6. What if I’ve already had labs done?

We review all existing labs to avoid redundancy and reduce costs.

7. Will I get a personalized plan?

Absolutely. Every result is translated into a clear, root-cause treatment strategy tailored to your body.