How Functional Testing Supports You?

Functional testing gives you a clear view of what’s happening inside your body, from gut imbalances and nutrient deficiencies to hormones, fatigue, and inflammation.

With this information, we don’t just hand you a report. We translate complex results into a step-by-step, actionable plan that’s realistic for your lifestyle and tailored to your goals. This means you can move from confusion and guesswork to clarity, confidence, and measurable improvements in your health.

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Common Functional Testing Options

Gut-Brain Axis & Metabolism

These tests evaluate how gut health, microbial balance, and metabolism influence brain development, mood, focus, and behaviour.

Organic Acids Test (OAT) MosaicDX

Provides a comprehensive overview of metabolic health, including markers for neurotransmitters, candida, yeast, mitochondrial function, detoxification, and oxidative stress. Especially useful in behavioural, learning, and attention-related cases.

GI360 or MetaXplore Stool Test Doctor’s Data / Microbia

Identifies gut pathogens, inflammation, digestive markers, and microbiome imbalances. Gut health is closely linked to immune regulation, mood, and cognitive function.

Food Sensitivity Testing KBMO FIT132 or FIT176

Detects delayed immune reactivity to common foods (e.g., gluten, dairy, additives). Helps reduce hidden sources of inflammation contributing to neuroimmune stress or behavioural symptoms.

Zonulin / Intestinal Permeability KBMO Gut Permeability Test

(*included in the KBMO FIT132 & FIT176 profiles)

Measures gut barrier integrity (leaky gut). A compromised barrier may allow toxins and food particles to trigger immune or neurological symptoms.


Nutrient & Inflammatory Markers

These tests identify nutritional deficiencies and inflammatory states that may affect brain and body function.

Micronutrient Blood Panel

Assesses Ferritin, Zinc, Copper, B12, Folate, Vitamin D, and Magnesium — all crucial for neurological function, mood, immune balance, and energy.

Thyroid Function Panel

Includes TSH, Free T3, Free T4, and Anti-TPO. Thyroid imbalances may contribute to fatigue, mood shifts, cognitive slowing, or growth issues.

Inflammatory Markers

Hs-CRP, ESR, and Homocysteine. These markers help detect underlying inflammation that can interfere with brain, cardiovascular, or immune health.


Detoxification & Genetic Susceptibility

These tests evaluate how effectively your body eliminates toxins and whether genetic variations may influence brain chemistry, detoxification, or nutrient utilisation.

Genetic Panel SmartDNA / DNA Life

Evaluates SNPs such as MTHFR, COMT, MAO, GST, and CYP450 to guide supplementation, methylation, and detoxification strategies.

Heavy Metal Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis Doctors’ Data

Reveals heavy metal exposure (e.g., Lead, Mercury) and mineral imbalances that can impact nervous system development and mood.

Mycotoxin & Mould Panel (if indicated) RealTime Labs / MosaicDX

Identifies toxic mould exposure — relevant for chronic immune issues, fatigue, behaviour changes, or respiratory symptoms in water-damaged buildings.

ToxDetect Environmental Panel (if Indicated) MoasicDx

ToxDetect screens for common environmental pollutants, including pesticides, parabens, phthalates, and other harmful chemicals that may contribute to impaired brain health, hormonal disruption, and inflammation.

Hormonal Health – Men & Women

These tests provide insight into hormone production, metabolism, and balance — all of which can affect mood, energy, libido, skin health, menstrual or reproductive function, and long-term wellbeing.

DUTCH Complete - Men & Women – Precision Analytical Lab

A comprehensive hormone panel that assesses sex hormones (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone), adrenal hormones (cortisol and DHEA), hormone metabolites, and markers for oxidative stress, nutrient need, and melatonin production. Valuable for understanding PMS, peri/menopause, fatigue, low libido, irregular cycles, or andropause.

Vaginal Microbiome Profile – Nutripath Lab

Assesses the balance of beneficial and potentially pathogenic microbes in the vaginal environment. Imbalances can contribute to recurrent thrush, BV, UTIs, discharge, odour, or fertility challenges. Particularly relevant in cases of chronic vaginal or pelvic discomfort.

Complicated UTI Screening – PCR Urinary Microbiome & Pathogen Panel - Nutripath Lab

A highly sensitive molecular test that screens for bacterial and fungal pathogens, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and includes a complete urinalysis. Useful in recurrent or treatment-resistant UTIs, interstitial cystitis, pelvic pain, or when standard urine culture results are inconclusive.

Comprehensive Neurotransmitter Panel Doctor’s Data

This method provides direct insight into brain chemistry by measuring levels of serotonin, dopamine, GABA, glutamate, norepinephrine, and other neurotransmitters. Valuable in ADHD, anxiety, mood dysregulation, and sensory processing cases.

Ready to Get Started?

If you're unsure which test is right for you, we can guide you through it. Functional testing allows us to eliminate the guesswork from care and helps you or your child feel better, faster. Book your first session to get started.