Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analysis that i'm purchasing?​

 

A Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis (FBCA) report is a detailed lab interpretation that explains your bloodwork in depth. It is a 30+ page PDF Report. An FBCA Report explains blood test results in detail using colorful graphics and easy to understand language. Specifically, the FBCA report analyzes Functional Body Systems, Accessory Systems, Nutrient Status, and Nutrient Deficiencies based on a person’s blood test results. 

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Why Functional?

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Allopathic or Western Medicine also relies on a specific laboratory’s reference range. These ranges are calculated based on values found within a sample population in a regional area. Laboratories define “normal” as the values reflected in roughly 95% of their sample — the upper 2.5% and lower 2.5% are considered to be "abnormal". THE PROBLEM IS that these are statistical averages are based on small populations - of both the healthy and the sick - and are NOT TRUE MARKERS OF ACTUAL HEALTH.

 

Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis uses much tighter ranges, because we only consider the healthy in the population for our "normal" values. These tighter ranges are correlated with real health outcomes, and by tracking a client's progress toward or away from those ranges, I help GUIDE my clients toward OPTIMAL health — and teach them not to be satisfied with what they've been told is “normal”.

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Where is the blood draw performed?​

 

If you have readily available lab work,you will upload scanned copies when ordering.

If you do not have recent lab work, and you have insurance that would cover lab work, first see your primary care doctor to request the lab work below. If you do not have insurance, you may order labs at checkout, which will be drawn at a local Quest Diagnostics facility. Details on scheduling the draw will be e-mailed to you within 3 business days of your purchase.

 

Ideally, clients should minimally provide test results from the following panels:

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• CBC w/Differential

• Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

• Fasting Glucose

• Fasting Insulin w/EAG

• Hemoglobin a1c

• Lipid Panel

• Iron Panel w/TIBC, UIBC

• Ferritin

• Thyroid Panel (TSH, Free & Total T4, Free & Total T3, T3 Uptake, Thyroid Antibodies)

• hs-CRP

• GGT

• Homocysteine

• Hormones (DHEA-S, Cortisol, Progesterone, Estradiol, Testosterone Total, SHGB, FSH, LH)

• Vitamin B12 & Folate

• Vitamin D (25-OH)

• Amylase & Lipase

• Zinc, Magnesium, Phosphorus & Copper

• Apolipoprotein Evaluation

• PSA (for males)

 

Download the recommended labs to take to your preferred healthcare provider. ​

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Do you take insurance?​

 

No, we do not. We can process your HSA/FSA card, but it is recommended that you inquire with your HSA/FSA if our services are covered before paying with your card. 

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Are there states where you do not provide this service?​

 

Unfortunately, cannot service those living in NY, NJ, RI, or Internationally.

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How long does it take to receive results?​

We will have your report to you at 1-3 business days after receiving your lab work - whether that be by upload here on the site or after receiving it from the lab. Quest Diagnostics usually has the results to us within 5-10 days of the blood draw.

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Can I see a sample of the report?​

Yes! You can flip through a shortened sample version of the report HERE.​