
🔬 Why Functional Medicine Lab Testing Is Different
Functional medicine lab testing looks deeper into your health to find out what’s really going on inside your body. 🧠🫀
Unlike regular lab tests that might only check basic things, functional medicine tests dig deeper to uncover the root causes of health issues. 🌱
✨ These tests look at important areas like:
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✅ Vitamin and mineral levels 🥦
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✅ Hormone balance 🧬
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✅ Gut health 🦠
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✅ How your body handles stress 😰
With this type of testing, we’re able to get a complete picture of what’s happening in your body — not just a snapshot. 📸
It helps us understand why you might be:
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🛌 Feeling tired or drained
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😣 Experiencing pain or inflammation
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🌙 Struggling with sleep
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🤢 Having digestive issues
By finding and treating the exact reasons behind your symptoms, we can work with you to create a personalized plan for better health and lasting wellness. 🌿💪
🔬 Functional Testing Price List
Every patient journey is different – yet, patients most often require the following tests:
🌿 Advanced Gut Testing – GI360 is an advanced test designed to evaluate the health of your gut microbiome and digestive function. This comprehensive test helps identify imbalances and dysfunctions within your digestive system by analyzing various biomarkers
The Organic Acids Test (OAT) provides a comprehensive nutritional and metabolic snapshot of an individual’s overall health. The OAT measures 76 organic acids from just one easy-to-collect urine sample! 🧪💧
The Comprehensive Thyroid Panel with Antibodies & Reverse T3 provides a holistic view of your thyroid health.
In addition, we may suggest the following tests based on your special requirements:
🧬 DNA Life is an advanced genetic test that offers personalized insights into how your genes influence your health, wellness, and disease risk. By analyzing specific genetic markers, DNA Life helps tailor lifestyle, diet, and supplement strategies for optimal health outcomes.
❤️ DDI Cardiometabolic Profile is a comprehensive test that evaluates the factors influencing your heart health, metabolism, and risk for chronic diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular disease. It offers an in-depth analysis of critical markers related to metabolic function, inflammation, and lipid balance.
🌸 DUTCH Complete is the gold standard in advanced hormone testing, providing a comprehensive look at your sex hormones, adrenal function, and key organic acids. It’s designed to uncover hormone imbalances that can affect mood, energy, metabolism, and overall vitality.
🌿 Mosaic Diagnostics (formerly GPL) Mycotoxins Screen is a highly specialized test designed to detect mycotoxins — toxic compounds produced by mold — in the body.
🧪 Mosaic Diagnostics (formerly GPL) Toxicology Screen is an advanced test designed to detect a wide range of environmental toxicants that can silently undermine health.
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Organic Acids Test - NZD 396.-
🌱 Organic acids are products of the body’s metabolic pathways. Evaluation of these downstream metabolites provides insight into crucial areas such as:
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🦠 Gut health
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⚡ Mitochondrial dysfunction
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🧠 Neurotransmitter status
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🧪 Indicators of detoxification
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🍏 Macronutrient breakdown & nutritional status


This makes organic acid testing a valuable tool to assess the functional need for:
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🌟 Essential nutrients
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🍽️ Diet modification
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🛡️ Antioxidant protection
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💧 Detoxification and other therapies.
The Organic Acids Test (OAT) provides a comprehensive nutritional and metabolic snapshot of an individual’s overall health. The OAT measures 76 organic acids from just one easy-to-collect urine sample! 🧪💧
GI360 - Advanced Gut Microbiome Testing NZD 769.-
🌿 GI360 is an advanced test designed to evaluate the health of your gut microbiome and digestive function. This comprehensive test helps identify imbalances and dysfunctions within your digestive system by analyzing various biomarkers. Key areas evaluated include:
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🦠 Gut microbiome composition: Identifying harmful bacteria, beneficial bacteria, and overall diversity.
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💩 Digestive function: Assessing digestion and absorption efficiency, including the breakdown of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates.
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🌱 Gut inflammation: Identifying markers of inflammation which can affect gut health and contribute to chronic conditions.
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🧬 Gut permeability (Leaky gut): Measuring the integrity of the intestinal lining, which can influence systemic health.
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🧠 Gut-brain connection: Evaluating markers related to how gut health affects mental health and neurological function.


Comprehensive Thyroid - NZD 235.-
A detailed test designed to assess thyroid function and immune system activity. It provides in-depth insights into thyroid health by measuring multiple markers that reveal how well the thyroid is working and whether there’s any immune system interference. Key areas evaluated include:
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🧠 Thyroid hormone levels: Including T3 (Triiodothyronine), T4 (Thyroxine), and TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone), which are key to metabolic regulation and energy production.
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🛡️ Thyroid antibodies: Identifying autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto’s thyroiditis or Graves’ disease, where the immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid.
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⏳ Reverse T3 (rT3): Measuring the inactive form of T3 to assess thyroid hormone metabolism, often indicating thyroid dysfunction even when traditional T3 and T4 levels appear normal.
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🔄 Thyroid conversion: Understanding how well your body is converting T4 to the more active T3 hormone, which is essential for energy, mood, and metabolism.


The Comprehensive Thyroid Panel with Antibodies & Reverse T3 provides a holistic view of your thyroid health, including:
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🌟 Thyroid hormone levels (T3, T4, TSH)
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🧬 Thyroid autoimmunity (Antibodies)
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🔍 Reverse T3 levels (rT3)
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⚖️ Thyroid function and metabolism
This test is invaluable for diagnosing hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, autoimmune thyroid conditions, and suboptimal thyroid function that might be missed with traditional testing. All from a simple blood sample! 💉🔬
❤️ DDI Cardiometabolic Profile - NZD 448.-
❤️ DDI Cardiometabolic Profile is a comprehensive test that evaluates the factors influencing your heart health, metabolism, and risk for chronic diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular disease. It offers an in-depth analysis of critical markers related to metabolic function, inflammation, and lipid balance. Key areas evaluated include:
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🩸 Blood sugar regulation: Measuring fasting glucose and insulin levels to assess the risk of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.
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🧬 Advanced lipid profile: Going beyond basic cholesterol to evaluate LDL particle size, HDL functionality, and triglyceride levels for a deeper understanding of cardiovascular risk.
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🔥 Inflammatory markers: Detecting chronic inflammation through tests like hs-CRP (high-sensitivity C-reactive protein), which can silently damage blood vessels over time.
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⚡ Metabolic health: Evaluating factors like HbA1c and other metabolic indicators that reflect how well your body processes sugars and fats.
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🫀 Cardiovascular risk assessment: Comprehensive evaluation to predict long-term risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular events.


The DDI Cardiometabolic Profile provides a full-spectrum view of your cardiometabolic health, including:
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🌟 Blood sugar and insulin function
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🧠 Cholesterol particle size and function
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🔥 Inflammation levels
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⚖️ Overall metabolic health
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❤️ Risk prediction for heart disease and diabetes
This test is an essential tool for those wanting to proactively protect heart health, optimize metabolism, and prevent chronic disease, all from a simple blood sample! 💉🫀🔬
🧬 DNA Life Genomic analysis
The DNA Life Test provides a highly personalized blueprint for health optimization, including:
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🌟 Customized nutrition and diet plans
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🏋️♂️ Tailored exercise recommendations
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🧪 Detoxification support strategies
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🔥 Inflammation management plans
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🧠 Mental resilience enhancement
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❤️ Cardiometabolic disease prevention
This powerful test is ideal for those who want to move beyond a one-size-fits-all approach and build health strategies based on their unique genetic code — all from a simple saliva or blood sample! 🧬🧪✨


🧬 DNA Life is an advanced genetic test that offers personalized insights into how your genes influence your health, wellness, and disease risk. By analyzing specific genetic markers, DNA Life helps tailor lifestyle, diet, and supplement strategies for optimal health outcomes. Key areas evaluated include:
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🥗 Nutrigenomics: Understanding how your genes affect your response to different foods, nutrients, and dietary patterns for personalized nutrition.
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🏋️ Exercise response: Identifying how your body responds to different types of exercise, including endurance, strength training, and recovery needs.
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🔥 Detoxification pathways: Evaluating how effectively your body neutralizes and eliminates toxins, which can impact overall health and disease risk.
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🛡️ Inflammation and oxidative stress: Assessing genetic predispositions to chronic inflammation and the body’s ability to manage oxidative damage.
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🧠 Mental health and cognitive function: Analyzing genetic factors that influence stress resilience, mood regulation, and brain performance.
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❤️ Cardiometabolic health: Identifying risks related to cholesterol metabolism, blood pressure, and insulin sensitivity.
Dutch Complete Hormone Testing - NZD 620.-
🌸 DUTCH Complete is the gold standard in advanced hormone testing, providing a comprehensive look at your sex hormones, adrenal function, and key organic acids. It’s designed to uncover hormone imbalances that can affect mood, energy, metabolism, and overall vitality. Key areas evaluated include:
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🧬 Sex hormones: Measuring levels of estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and their metabolites to assess balance and breakdown pathways.
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⚡ Adrenal health: Evaluating cortisol patterns and cortisone throughout the day to assess your stress response and adrenal function.
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🌱 Organic acids: Analyzing markers that reflect detoxification capacity, neurotransmitter activity, nutritional status, and oxidative stress.
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🛡️ Hormone metabolism: Identifying whether hormones are being metabolized safely or along potentially risky pathways linked to diseases like cancer.
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🧠 Neurotransmitter metabolites: Providing insight into mood, energy levels, sleep patterns, and cognitive function.
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🔥 Inflammation and oxidative stress markers: Evaluating the burden of oxidative damage and systemic inflammation.


The DUTCH Complete Test offers a full-spectrum view of hormonal and metabolic health, including:
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🌟 Sex hormone levels and pathways
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⚡ Daily cortisol and adrenal patterns
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🍃 Detoxification and antioxidant status
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🧠 Mood, brain health, and sleep insights
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🔥 Inflammation and oxidative stress markers
This easy, at-home urine and saliva collection test helps uncover hidden imbalances, making it ideal for addressing fatigue, PMS, perimenopause/menopause symptoms, fertility concerns, sleep issues, weight struggles, and mood disorders — all from just a few simple samples! 🧪💧🌸
Mosaic Diagnostics (formerly GPL) Mycotoxins Screen - NZD 572.-
🌿 Mosaic Diagnostics (formerly GPL) Mycotoxins Screen is a highly specialized test designed to detect mycotoxins — toxic compounds produced by mold — in the body. Chronic exposure to mold and mycotoxins can seriously affect health, often without clear symptoms early on. This test provides critical insights into hidden toxic burdens that may be impacting your well-being. Key areas evaluated include:
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🦠 Mycotoxin exposure: Identifying specific toxic mold metabolites such as ochratoxin A, aflatoxins, trichothecenes, and others that can harm multiple body systems.
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🛡️ Immune system impact: Understanding how chronic mold exposure can suppress or dysregulate immune function, leading to frequent infections, autoimmune issues, and chronic illness.
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🧠 Neurological effects: Detecting links between mycotoxins and symptoms like brain fog, headaches, depression, anxiety, and memory loss.
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❤️ Organ stress: Evaluating the burden on organs like the liver, kidneys, and lungs, which work to detoxify and eliminate these harmful compounds.
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🔥 Inflammatory load: Assessing how exposure to mycotoxins contributes to systemic inflammation and oxidative stress.


The Mosaic Diagnostics Mycotoxins Screen provides a critical health snapshot that includes:
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🌟 Identification of specific mycotoxins
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🧬 Evaluation of toxin-related immune suppression
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🧠 Assessment of neurological and cognitive effects
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⚖️ Insight into detoxification burden
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🔥 Understanding chronic inflammation triggers
Using a simple urine sample 🧪💧, this test is essential for individuals struggling with unexplained symptoms, chronic fatigue, autoimmune conditions, neurological issues, or those with known or suspected mold exposure in their environment.
🧪 Mosaic Diagnostics (formerly GPL) Toxicology Screen - NZD 295.-
🧪 Mosaic Diagnostics (formerly GPL) Toxicology Screen is an advanced test designed to detect a wide range of environmental toxicants that can silently undermine health. These toxic compounds — from plastics to pesticides to heavy metals — accumulate in the body and are linked to a variety of chronic diseases. This test provides a powerful tool to uncover hidden toxic burdens and guide personalized detoxification strategies. Key areas evaluated include:
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☠️ Environmental pollutants: Identifying exposure to chemicals such as phthalates, benzene, styrene, vinyl chloride, parabens, and other everyday toxins.
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🛡️ Immune system disruption: Evaluating how environmental toxins may weaken the immune system, leading to autoimmunity, frequent infections, or chronic inflammation.
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🧠 Neurological effects: Linking toxin exposure to symptoms like brain fog, memory problems, mood disorders, anxiety, and fatigue.
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❤️ Organ toxicity: Assessing the toxic burden placed on key detoxification organs like the liver, kidneys, and brain.
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🔥 Oxidative stress and inflammation: Understanding how toxins contribute to systemic oxidative stress, aging, and inflammation, which can accelerate chronic diseases.


The Mosaic Diagnostics Toxicology Screen offers a comprehensive toxic burden profile, including:
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🌟 Detection of major environmental chemicals
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🧬 Impact analysis on immune and hormonal systems
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🧠 Evaluation of cognitive and mental health risks
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⚡ Assessment of detoxification efficiency
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🔥 Measurement of toxin-driven inflammation
This simple urine test 🧪💧 is a vital tool for anyone experiencing chronic illness, unexplained symptoms, fatigue, neurological changes, or for those wishing to proactively reduce environmental risks and optimize long-term health. 🌎✨
Labs We Partner With

NZ Lab
FxMed is a New Zealand-based company that supplies functional medicine practitioners with a range of high-quality nutraceuticals, diagnostic tools, and educational resources. Their products, sourced globally, include well-known brands like Nordic Naturals, Pure Encapsulations, and Thorne. FxMed emphasizes practitioner support by offering resources such as functional testing (e.g., DNA, hormone, and gut health tests) and professional development through their FxLearn platform. Their mission centers around enhancing health and vitality through integrative medicine, aiming to address root causes rather than just symptoms, which is fundamental in functional medicine practices across Australia and New Zealand

US Lab
RupaMed, operated by Rupa Health, is a digital platform that supports healthcare providers practicing root cause and functional medicine. Rupa Health offers access to over 3,000 advanced specialty lab tests, consolidating services from numerous laboratories into one streamlined platform. This service helps providers efficiently order and track complex lab tests, such as DNA analyses, hormone panels, microbiome studies, and heavy metal testing, all vital to personalized healthcare. With RupaMed, practitioners can manage lab workflows with minimal administrative effort, allowing them to focus more on patient care while providing individuals with a modern, transparent testing experience.