Why is Laboratory Testing Important?

Laboratory testing is important to fully understand a patient's symptoms. Many times chronic conditions need extra testing to help in the overall protocol. 
 
What Kind of Laboratory Testing Do You Offer?

Dr. Jacobi is able to run any type of bloodwork that is necessary. DUTCH Hormone Testing, Microbiome/Stool Testing, Food and Environmental Allergy Testing, Heavy Metal Test, Mold Testing, Micronutrient testing, Hair Analysis, among others. 
 
How is Your Testing Different Than My Doctors? 

Dr. Jacobi is trained in Functional and Integrative Medicine. When she is looking at your lab results, the "normal" ranges for functional medicine standards are different than the reference interval from the laboratory. Due to this, Dr. Jacobi is able to review your results from a physiological view which can find many hidden issues that could be part of your symptom picture. Traditional practitioners can miss this, if not trained from a Functional Medicine perspective. 
 
Can You Review My Bloodwork That I have?

Yes! Dr. Jacobi can review any of your past labwork that has been performed. If you are exhibiting symptoms, but all your markers are "normal", sometimes things can be missed by traditional doctors due to their lack of training in functional lab values.  
 
 
If you have questions or want more information, call the clinic at 813.530.4617