
Dr. Sidney Pharis
Naturopathic Pediatric Health & Wellness

Lab Testing
Lab testing may be recommended to provide further assessment of your case. Testing may include a combination of both conventional and functional labs. The purpose of functional lab testing is to better determine the underlying cause(s) of illness, providing groundwork to create effective and lasting treatment options.
If you have any recent lab or imaging results, please provide a copy proior to your initial office visit. Lab fees are variable, and are not included in the cost of patient visits.
Functional Labs and Specialty Testing Offered
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Adrenal stress testing: Adrenal stress tests provide a comprehensive 24 hour assessment of cortisol levels and adrenal function. This is crucial as adrenal stress and/or exhaustion can be at the root of numerous physical and mental health concerns.
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Comprehensive stool and microbiome analysis: Functional stool tests are helpful to assess for chronic or underlying causes of disease. They provide insights into imbalances of microorganisms, candida/yeast overgrowth, digestive ability, inflammatory markers, and immune status, and more.
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Hormone testing: Testing may be recommended either by blood or saliva samples, and includes an assessment of estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, and adrenal stress markers.
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Food sensitivity and allergy testing: Discover what foods may be contributing to your chronic symptoms. Eliminating foods from the diet is never the end goal, however, for optimal healing to take place temporary removal may be helpful.
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Gluten intolerance/sensitivity, celiac profile: This blood test takes an in-depth look at how your immune system reacts to common proteins found in wheat, including gluten.
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Micronutrient testing: This blood test assesses a variety of micronutrient levels, including B vitamins, minerals, fat soluble vitamins, antioxidants, and more. This test is helpful in identifying areas of deficiency contributing to various symptoms, and assists in tailoring dietary and supplemental needs of treatment.
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Myxotoxin testing: This test provides a comprehensive assessment of acute and chronic exposures to the most prevalent environmental molds & toxins.
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SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth): SIBO is a condition in which there is an abnormal overgrowth of bacteria within the small intestine, which may cause increased fermentation, inflammation, or malabsorption.