Lab Testing
Advances in lab testing allow us to screen for all kinds of underlying conditions that may be causing or contributing to your chronic illness. Some of these may be things like mold toxicity, metal poisoning, Long COVID, re-emergence of latent viral illness, immune imbalance, Liver inflammation, vascular inflammation, food sensitivities, vitamin deficiencies and more. Uncovering these factors can help streamline treatment to focus on the most important issues first.
What to Expect
Comprehensive Range of Tests
We work both with conventional labs like Quest to run more standard testing, these are often covered by insurance, and highly specialized labs, such as Mosaic Diagnostics, Cyrex and Immunosciences to run complex, targeted tests.
Evaluation and Test Selection
It is common in the natural healthcare sphere for practitioners to either order a standard set of labs for everyone or to have you fill out paperwork and then order labs based on your answers. These tests can cost anywhere from hundreds to thousands of dollars, mostly out of your own pocket. Frequently you cannot see the practitioner or start your treatment until your lab results are back, leaving you on your own for weeks or months, still chronically ill. What’s worse, the lab results may not lead to any real change in treatment approach.
This is why at Shark Holistic Health, we make sure to evaluate all of you, not just your labs. We complete your thorough, In-depth Evaluation before we order lab testing, and we focus our recommendations on labs that may actually affect our treatment strategy. We will let you know exactly which labs we recommend, which are critical, and which are optional. We will place all the orders for you, so you won’t have to go back to your primary care doctor begging them to run the tests you need, while they roll their eyes at you.
Convenient Testing Process
We strive to make the lab testing process as convenient as possible. Depending on the type of test, you may be able to collect samples at home or visit a local lab for sample collection. Our lab partners provide clear instructions and support throughout the process.
Thorough Analysis and Interpretation
Once the test results are available, we conduct a thorough analysis to interpret the findings. Our expertise in both Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine allows us to provide a holistic interpretation of your results, considering both conventional markers and integrative health perspectives.
Personalized Treatment Recommendations
While labs can be helpful, treatment is always more important than testing—notice how that’s the opposite approach of conventional medicine. The ultimate authority on your body is your body. We start treatment as soon as we have a clear understanding of your health and a clear treatment plan to guide us. If you decide to delay labs or to stage them out, starting with the most important, we will support you in that decision and continue to work with you to restore your health.
Benefits of Lab Testing
Accurate Diagnosis
Lab tests provide precise, objective data that can help confirm a diagnosis or reveal underlying health issues that may not be detected through a physical examination alone.
Customized Care
With detailed lab results, we can tailor our treatments to your specific needs. This ensures that our recommendations are not only effective but also safe and appropriate for your unique health profile.
Early Detection and Prevention
Lab testing allows for early detection of potential health issues, even before symptoms appear. Early intervention can prevent the progression of diseases and improve long-term health outcomes.
Tracking Progress
Regular lab testing can monitor the effectiveness of your treatment plan over time. By tracking changes in your lab results, we can adjust your treatments as needed to ensure continued improvement and optimal health.
Holistic Health Insights
Our integrative approach to lab testing combines conventional and holistic health insights. This comprehensive view helps us understand how various aspects of your health are interconnected and how to address them effectively.
Getting Started
To start the process, schedule a new patient consultation with us. We will discuss your health concerns and let you know honestly if what we do can help you.