Functional Lab Testing
Functional lab testing can provide valuable insight into patterns within the body, but testing alone rarely resolves complex health concerns.
These sessions are designed to help you better understand your lab results and determine whether deeper investigation or ongoing support may be beneficial.
Please read this page in full before purchasing to ensure you're selecting the option that best fits your needs.
Not Sure Which Lab Is Right for You?
Need help deciding where to start?
I offer free 15-minute discovery calls if you’d like help determining the best place to begin.
Below you'll find the available options for
lab interpretation and strategy sessions.
Understanding Your Lab Review Options
When reviewing lab results, there are two levels of support available depending on how much guidance you are looking for.
Lab Insights Session
Best for individuals who want help understanding lab results and what the markers may indicate about overall health patterns.
45 minutes
Includes
Functional interpretation of lab markers
Pattern recognition within the data
Explanation of key markers and physiology
General nutrition and lifestyle considerations
This session focuses on helping you understand your results through a functional health lens.
If you’re looking for deeper guidance and clear next steps, the Lab Insight + Strategy Session is recommended.
Price: $150–$175
Pricing varies based on the complexity of the lab being interpreted.
⭐ Lab Insight + Strategy Session
This option is ideal for individuals who want deeper insight along with clear guidance for next steps.
60 minutes
Includes
Functional interpretation of lab markers
Pattern recognition and deeper root-cause exploration
Strategic recommendations for nutrition, lifestyle, and supplements when appropriate
Pre-session symptom analysis questionnaire when labs are not available
If you do not have current lab work, the symptom analysis questionnaire helps identify patterns and determine which testing may be most helpful for you.
Price: $225–$250
Pricing varies based on the complexity of the lab being interpreted.
⭐ Most Popular
Chosen by most clients who want clear direction and next steps after reviewing their labs.
Functional lab interpretation focuses on identifying patterns across markers rather than evaluating single values in isolation.
Many clients discover through testing that their symptoms connect to patterns involving blood sugar regulation, inflammation, chronic low-grade infections, or nutrient imbalances.
Functional Blood Panels
Flexible Lab Testing
Not everyone needs the same testing.
While I offer several curated panels that provide excellent foundational insight, lab testing can also be customized based on your symptoms, health history, and goals.
If you're unsure where to begin, you're welcome to schedule a brief discovery call. During this call we can discuss your health concerns and determine whether functional lab testing may be helpful and which options may be most appropriate.
Choose the lab you’re interested in below and select your preferred review session.
The Foundational Panel
A powerful blood panel designed to evaluate core metabolic patterns.
This panel provides insight into:
metabolic health and blood sugar regulation
inflammation and cardiovascular risk
thyroid function
iron balance and oxygen transport
early nutrient insufficiencies
Includes:
✔ Lab ordering
✔ Interpretation session
✔ Summary email with key findings
Lab Insights Session: $150
Lab Insights + Strategy Session: $225
Lab cost: $180
Lab cost is paid directly to the laboratory.
Common markers included:
CBC with differential
Comprehensive metabolic panel
Hemoglobin A1c
Lipid panel
Iron panel with ferritin
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The Nutrient Deep-Dive
A comprehensive nutrient and metabolic assessment for individuals who want deeper insight into their physiology.
This panel evaluates:
cellular nutrient status
methylation and B-vitamin function
fatty acid balance and inflammation
mineral balance (magnesium, zinc, copper, selenium)
fat-soluble vitamins (A & D)
metabolic and cardiovascular markers
oxidative stress and detoxification support
Includes:
✔ Lab ordering
✔ Interpretation session
✔ Personalized strategy recommendations
✔ Summary email with key findings
Lab Insights Session: $175
Lab Insights + Strategy Session: $250
Lab cost: $540
Lab cost is paid directly to the laboratory.
This panel includes advanced markers such as:
RBC Magnesium
Omega-3 Index
Methylmalonic Acid
Homocysteine
RBC Folate
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What Clients Often Discover Through Functional Lab Testing
Functional blood panels often reveal patterns that are missed in routine lab reviews, providing deeper insight into metabolic and nutrient imbalances.
Common findings include:
early blood sugar dysregulation
chronic low-grade inflammation
hidden nutrient depletion
mineral imbalances affecting energy and mood
thyroid patterns not flagged on standard lab ranges
fatty acid imbalances that contribute to inflammation
These insights help guide targeted nutrition, lifestyle, and supplementation strategies.
Panels can be customized based on individual health needs and clinical goals.
Advanced Functional Testing
Advanced functional testing is most beneficial when interpreted through a functional lens and integrated into a personalized strategy.
These tests are typically recommended after foundational labs or when symptoms suggest deeper metabolic or gut imbalances.
When foundational labs do not fully explain symptoms, advanced testing can provide deeper insight into metabolism, gut health, and biochemical imbalances.
Organic Acids Test (OAT)
The Organic Acids Test (OAT) is one of the most insight-dense tests in functional medicine, offering a snapshot of how the body is producing energy, processing nutrients, and managing detoxification.
By analyzing metabolic byproducts in urine, the test can reveal patterns related to mitochondrial function, nutrient needs, gut microbial activity, and biochemical stress.
What it reveals
mitochondrial energy production
neurotransmitter metabolism
gut yeast and bacterial overgrowth
nutrient deficiencies (B-vitamins, antioxidants)
detoxification pathways
oxidative stress and antioxidant status
oxalates
mold and fungal metabolites
Why clients love it
People with symptoms like:
brain fog
fatigue
anxiety/depression
migraines
histamine issues
gut problems
poor stress tolerance
often finally uncover biochemical explanations for symptoms that previously had no clear cause.
This test analyzes 70+ metabolic markers related to energy production, neurotransmitters, detoxification, and microbial metabolites.
Pricing
Lab cost: $285
Lab insights session: $175
Lab insights + strategy session: $250
Lab costs are paid directly to the lab.
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Not sure which test is right for you?
If you're unsure whether advanced testing would be helpful, I offer free Discovery calls.
GI Map (Comprehensive Stool Analysis)
The GI-MAP is a DNA-based stool test that evaluates the microbiome, digestive function, and intestinal inflammation.
Using quantitative PCR technology, it identifies bacteria, parasites, yeast, and pathogens while also measuring markers of immune activity and digestive health.
What it reveals
bacterial imbalances in the microbiome
parasites and pathogenic organisms
H. pylori and virulence factors
yeast and fungal overgrowth
digestive function and pancreatic enzyme activity
intestinal inflammation markers
secretory IgA (immune activity in the gut)
Why clients love it
People with symptoms like:
bloating
IBS-type symptoms
food sensitivities
skin issues
histamine intolerance
autoimmune conditions
chronic fatigue or brain fog
often finally uncover underlying gut imbalances that were undetected.
This test evaluates pathogens, commensal bacteria, immune markers, and digestive function in a single comprehensive stool analysis.
Pricing
Lab cost: $333
Lab insights session: $175
Lab insights + strategy session: $250
Lab costs are paid directly to the lab.
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The Process
Most lab results are available within 2–3 weeks, depending on the test.
How ordering works
After purchasing your Lab Insights Session or Lab Insights + Strategy Session, you will complete a brief Lab Request Form so the appropriate testing can be ordered.
Your lab order will be submitted, and the laboratory will contact you directly with payment instructions for the test.
Once your lab results are available, we will schedule your Lab Insights session to review your results and key patterns.
Scope of Lab Insights Sessions
Lab Insights Sessions are designed to help you better understand patterns within your lab results through a functional health perspective.
During the session, we will review key markers, discuss potential patterns, and explore foundational nutrition and lifestyle considerations that may support overall health.
These sessions do not include diagnosis, treatment plans, or ongoing coaching support.
Clients who would like deeper guidance, personalized protocols, or ongoing support may choose one of my other coaching options. These coaching options are still available after any lab insights sesssions.
Disclaimer
These sessions are educational in nature and are not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure disease. Lab testing is used as a tool to provide insight into physiological patterns and support health education.
Ready to explore your lab data through a functional lens?
Lab Sessions help uncover patterns that may be contributing to fatigue, gut symptoms, metabolic imbalance, and more.
Your Questions, Answered
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Lab Insight Sessions include educational suggestions and general guidance. Comprehensive protocols and personalized care plans are provided within my coaching programs.
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You can reach me via email at coachk@katlinkurfman.com or you can schedule a discovery call.