Advanced Diagnostic Testing
Find the “Why” Behind Symptoms
When appropriate, advanced testing can add clarity—helping your provider tailor nutrition, lifestyle, and medical support to your unique biology.
What We Offer
Testing is never “one-size-fits-all.” Your clinician will recommend options based on your history, symptoms, goals, and standard-of-care considerations.
Below are examples of advanced tests we may discuss as part of a personalized plan.
Gut Microbiome Testing
Understand patterns in the gut ecosystem
- May help evaluate digestive symptoms alongside diet, lifestyle, and conventional workup when indicated.
- Stool testing reflects what’s in a sample—your clinician interprets results in context (symptoms, meds, diet, history).
- Research is evolving; not all microbiome findings translate directly into clear clinical actions.
Organic Acids Testing (OAT)
A metabolic “snapshot” from a urine sample
- Organic acids can provide signals related to nutrient pathways and metabolism.
- Results are not a diagnosis on their own—your provider correlates findings with clinical history and standard labs.
- May be used to guide nutrition and lifestyle interventions when appropriate.
NutraEval®
Comprehensive nutritional assessment
- May include markers related to micronutrients, oxidative stress, fatty acids, and other functional indicators (varies by panel).
- Useful when you and your clinician need a deeper nutritional picture to personalize recommendations.
- Best used as part of a full plan—paired with symptoms, diet review, and medical history.
Galleri® Early Cancer Detection
Multi-cancer early detection (MCED) blood testing
- MCED tests aim to detect a cancer signal in blood and suggest where it may be coming from.
- MCED testing does not replace recommended cancer screenings (mammogram, colon screening, etc.).
- Follow-up testing is required if a signal is detected, and false positives/false negatives can occur.
Note: National Cancer Institute resources emphasize MCED tests are still being studied and are not a substitute for guideline-based screening.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick, evidence-informed answers. Links provided to trusted medical organizations for further reading.
No—advanced testing is typically an add-on when clinically appropriate. Recommended preventive screenings and standard labs remain important.
Source: National Cancer Institute (MCED tests should not replace recommended cancer screening).
NCI: Multi-cancer detection tests
Follow-up evaluation is required. Your clinician will guide next steps, which may include imaging or referral. A positive signal is not a diagnosis by itself.
Source: National Cancer Institute.
NCI: MCED tests FAQ
Microbiome research is promising, but results should be interpreted carefully and in context. A stool sample is a proxy for a complex system and doesn’t always translate into a clear, standardized clinical action.
Source: American Gastroenterological Association (Microbiome research overview).
AGA: Microbiome
Advanced tests can add helpful clues, but no single test provides the full picture. Most results are best used to guide a personalized plan alongside medical history, symptoms, and standard-of-care evaluation.
Preparation depends on the test. We’ll give you clear instructions (diet, supplements, timing, medications) ahead of time so your results are as accurate and useful as possible.