Ordering Functional Lab Work
Looking Deeper to Better Understand Your Health
At The Vision Development Team, we recognize that vision, brain function, sensory processing, and physical development are interconnected with overall health and wellness.
Nutrition, digestive health, metabolic function, immune activity, and environmental exposures are among the many factors that can influence how the body functions.
Our whole-person approach encourages individuals and families to explore these connections and better understand factors that may be contributing to their health concerns.
Explore Your Health Through Functional Laboratory Testing
Functional laboratory testing provides additional information about important aspects of health, from nutritional deficiencies and digestive function to metabolic markers and potential environmental exposures.
When interpreted alongside medical history, symptoms, and clinical findings, these results may help guide more informed healthcare decisions.
We offer convenient access to comprehensive blood testing for adults through Function Health and a variety of specialized laboratory tests through Fullscript, including GI-MAP digestive health testing, heavy metal testing, food sensitivity testing, mold exposure testing, and other available options.
Function Health: Comprehensive Blood Testing for Adults
For Adults 18 Years and Older
Function Health offers an extensive approach to laboratory testing, evaluating numerous biomarkers across multiple body systems. Unlike routine blood work, which may focus on a limited number of health indicators, Function Health provides a broader picture of your health and allows you to monitor changes over time.
What Does Function Health Test?
Function Health’s comprehensive laboratory testing evaluates biomarkers related to:
- Cardiovascular Health: Cholesterol, lipoproteins, and other heart health indicators.
- Metabolic Health: Blood sugar regulation, insulin, and metabolic function.
- Hormonal Health: Thyroid, reproductive, and other hormone-related biomarkers.
- Nutritional Health: Selected vitamins, minerals, and nutrient levels.
- Inflammation and Immune Function: Markers associated with inflammation and immune activity.
- Liver and Kidney Health: Indicators of organ function and metabolism.
- Stress and Recovery: Selected markers associated with stress response and hormonal regulation.
- Environmental Exposures: Certain heavy metal and exposure-related biomarkers.
- Healthy Aging and Longevity: Health indicators that can be monitored over time.
Comprehensive testing may help identify nutritional deficiencies, metabolic imbalances, and other findings that deserve further attention.
This information can be particularly valuable for individuals interested in preventive wellness, cognitive health, energy, athletic performance, and healthy aging.
How to Order Function Health Testing
- Visit the Function Health website using the link below.
- Create your account and review the available testing options.
- Enter our referral code PANDRICH10 during enrollment, if prompted.
- Follow the instructions to schedule your laboratory testing.
- Review your results through your Function Health account and discuss relevant findings with your healthcare provider.
Referral Code: PANDRICH10
View Our Function Health Overview (PDF)
Function Health testing is intended for adults 18 years and older. Pricing, testing options, and referral benefits are determined by Function Health.
Specialized Functional Laboratory Testing Through Fullscript
Fullscript provides access to a variety of specialized laboratory tests for individuals interested in exploring specific aspects of their health.
These tests may offer additional information about digestive function, nutritional health, environmental exposures, and other physiological processes.
The most appropriate testing depends on individual health concerns, medical history, and guidance from a qualified healthcare professional.
Explore the available testing options below or visit our dedicated Fullscript laboratory testing page.
GI-MAP Testing: Understanding Gut and Digestive Health
Digestive health plays an important role in nutrient absorption, immune function, and overall wellness. The digestive system also communicates with the brain through complex neurological, immune, and biochemical pathways, commonly referred to as the gut-brain axis.
What Is the GI-MAP Test?
The GI-MAP (Gastrointestinal Microbial Assay Plus) is a comprehensive stool test that uses quantitative PCR technology to identify and measure selected microorganisms within the gastrointestinal tract.
It is designed to provide insight into the microbiome’s composition, the presence of potentially pathogenic microorganisms, and other important markers of gastrointestinal health.
What Can the GI-MAP Test Show?
GI-MAP testing may provide information about:
- The composition of the gut microbiome, including beneficial and potentially harmful intestinal bacteria.
- The presence of certain pathogenic microorganisms, including bacteria, parasites, viruses, and fungal organisms.
- Digestive function and enzyme activity.
- Markers associated with intestinal inflammation and immune activity.
- Selected indicators related to overall gastrointestinal health.
Who Can Benefit from GI-MAP Testing?
GI-MAP testing may be considered for individuals investigating persistent gastrointestinal symptoms, digestive discomfort, or specific digestive health concerns.
It may also provide additional information for individuals interested in understanding their gut microbiome as part of a broader evaluation of their health and wellness.
Potential Benefits of GI-MAP Testing
- Providing additional information about the microorganisms present in the digestive tract.
- Identifying selected microorganisms and gastrointestinal markers that may warrant further clinical evaluation.
- Supporting conversations with healthcare professionals about digestive health concerns.
- Providing information that may help guide an individualized care plan when considered alongside symptoms and medical history.
- Monitoring selected gastrointestinal markers when repeat testing is clinically appropriate.
GI-MAP results should always be interpreted in the context of clinical symptoms, medical history, and other appropriate medical findings. The test alone cannot establish the cause of gastrointestinal symptoms.
Gut Health Support Protocol
Comprehensive digestive wellness and microbiome support
Healthy digestion is foundational to overall wellness. Our Gut Health Support Protocol provides educational guidance on supporting the digestive system, restoring microbiome balance, and promoting optimal gastrointestinal function.
This protocol includes information regarding:
- Digestive health and microbiome balance
- Probiotic and digestive enzyme support
- Low-histamine dietary recommendations
- Inflammation and gut barrier support
- Lifestyle strategies for improved gut wellness
Heavy Metal Testing: Evaluating Environmental Exposures
Heavy metals such as lead, mercury, arsenic, and cadmium may be encountered through food, water, occupational settings, and environmental sources.
Depending on the type and level of exposure, certain heavy metals can affect neurological function, metabolism, and other body systems.
Heavy metal testing may help identify specific exposures that warrant further medical evaluation.
The appropriate sample type and testing method depend on the substance being investigated and the individual’s exposure history.
Food Sensitivity Testing: Exploring Food-Related Concerns
Nutrition is essential for healthy growth, neurological function, energy production, and immune health.
Some individuals experience digestive discomfort or other symptoms that appear to be associated with certain foods.
Fullscript may offer specialized food-related laboratory panels, including tests that measure IgG antibodies to different foods.
It is important to understand that IgG food sensitivity tests do not reliably diagnose food intolerances or determine which foods are causing symptoms. These results should not be used alone to guide dietary restrictions.
Individuals with suspected food-related reactions should work with a qualified healthcare professional to determine whether allergy testing, dietary evaluation, or other assessments are appropriate.
Mold Exposure Testing: Understanding Environmental Health
Exposure to indoor mold, particularly in water-damaged environments, can contribute to respiratory symptoms, allergic reactions, and other health concerns in susceptible individuals.
Certain specialty laboratories offer testing related to mold exposure or mycotoxins.
However, the clinical usefulness of some tests, including urine mycotoxin testing, remains uncertain, and results cannot reliably determine whether mold exposure is causing an individual’s symptoms.
When mold exposure is a concern, identifying and addressing potential sources of moisture or mold in the environment, along with appropriate medical evaluation, is an important first step.
Additional Laboratory Testing Options
Fullscript may offer additional specialized tests related to nutritional status, metabolic function, hormones, gastrointestinal health, and other areas of wellness.
Test availability, age eligibility, collection requirements, and the need for clinician authorization vary by laboratory.
Visit our dedicated Fullscript laboratory testing page to explore the available options and determine which tests may be appropriate for your individual needs.
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How to Order Laboratory Testing Through Fullscript
Ordering specialized laboratory testing is convenient through our dedicated Fullscript link.
Step 1: Explore Available Tests
Visit our Fullscript laboratory testing page to review the available options.
Step 2: Select Your Test
Choose the laboratory test that meets your needs, with professional guidance when appropriate.
Step 3: Complete Your Order
Follow the instructions provided by Fullscript to complete your purchase and any required authorization steps.
Step 4: Complete Your Testing
Depending on the test, you may receive a home collection kit or instructions for visiting a laboratory. Follow the collection and shipping directions provided.
Step 5: Review Your Results
Access your results as directed by Fullscript and review them with a qualified healthcare professional to better understand their significance.
Our Whole-Person Approach to Health and Development
At The Vision Development Team, our work is rooted in understanding the relationships among vision, the brain, movement, sensory processing, and neurological development.
Through our clinical experience working with children facing developmental and learning challenges, individuals recovering from neurological injuries, and athletes seeking to enhance performance, we recognize that every person brings a unique combination of strengths, challenges, and health considerations.
Functional laboratory testing is one additional resource that individuals and families may use to explore their overall health.
Although these tests do not diagnose visual processing disorders, developmental delays, or sensory integration difficulties, appropriately selected testing may identify general health concerns that deserve further attention.
We believe that greater understanding leads to more informed decisions and that supporting the whole person begins with recognizing how the body’s many systems work together.
Ready to Explore Your Health?
Whether you are interested in comprehensive adult blood testing or specialized testing for digestive health, nutritional concerns, or environmental exposures, the following resources can help you get started.
Function Health
Comprehensive Blood Testing for Adults 18+
Explore extensive laboratory testing across multiple areas of health, including cardiovascular, metabolic, hormonal, nutritional, and inflammatory markers.
Referral Code: PANDRICH10
Fullscript
GI-MAP • Heavy Metals • Food Sensitivity • Mold Exposure • Additional Laboratory Tests
Explore specialized laboratory testing through The Vision Development Team’s dedicated Fullscript testing page.
Explore and Order Fullscript Lab Testing
Have Questions?
If you would like to learn more about our whole-person approach to health and development, please contact The Vision Development Team.
Medical Disclaimer: Laboratory testing is intended to provide additional health information and does not replace medical evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. Some specialized tests have limited clinical evidence for certain uses. Results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare professional in the context of individual symptoms and medical history. Test availability and eligibility may vary.
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Connecting Vision, Brain, Body, and Overall Wellness
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