Lab Work

Data-Driven Recommendations

Lab Work & Interpretation

Lab testing should be thoughtful and individualized, especially when working with children.

I use lab work to better understand what may be impacting your child’s:

growth
feeding progress
digestion
and overall physiology

Data is important, but choosing the right tests is what makes that data useful.

Based on your child’s history, symptoms, and feeding challenges, I make targeted recommendations for testing when appropriate. This may include reviewing labs you already have, as well as identifying when additional testing could provide meaningful insight.

What to Expect

During your appointment, we review:

your child’s medical and feeding history
current symptoms
growth patterns
and any existing lab work

From there, we determine whether additional testing would be helpful and, if so, which tests make the most sense.

If you already have labs, we can focus on:

interpreting results
identifying patterns
and outlining next steps

Types of Testing I Commonly Use

Not every child needs testing, and not every child needs the same tests. These are used selectively based on your child’s needs.

Basic Blood Work (Quest or Labcorp)

Looks at:

nutrient status (iron, zinc, etc.)
thyroid function
inflammation
metabolic markers

Often the first step when looking at growth and overall health

Comprehensive Stool Testing (Gut Health)

Evaluates:

digestion and absorption
microbiome balance
gut inflammation

Helpful for kids with feeding issues, poor weight gain, or GI symptoms

SIBO Breath Testing

Checks for bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine

Can impact bloating, discomfort, and feeding tolerance

Food Sensitivity Testing (MRT)

Identifies foods that may be triggering inflammation

Can be helpful when gut symptoms or feeding issues persist

Organic Acids Test (OAT)

Looks deeper at:

nutrient status
mitochondrial (energy) function
neurotransmitters
gut-related markers

Helpful in more complex cases or when progress is stalled

Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA)

Evaluates:

mineral balance
metabolic patterns
stress response

Genetic Testing (3x4 Genetics)

Provides insight into:

nutrient needs
detox pathways
metabolic tendencies

Mycotoxin Testing

Evaluates exposure to mold toxins

Can impact gut, immune system, and nervous system

Neural Zoomer Plus

Used selectively to assess neurological and immune-related patterns

Bioresonance Assessments

Used in select cases to gather additional functional insight

How to Get Started

Lab testing is always based on your child’s individual needs.

If testing is recommended, we’ll walk through:

what to run
why it matters
and how results will guide next steps