Can I order my own test kits through the laboratories or can my regular doctor order the lab tests for me?

Dr. McAlvanah focuses on using specialized Functional Medicine labs.    The larger national labs and local hospitals — the ones your doctor might use — do not offer these types of highly specialized tests.

Even the bloodwork that she orders is more than what your regular doctor will likely be willing to order.   One of the main reasons is that your regular doctor is, most of the time, ordering the lab analytes that are considered standard and customary by the insurance companies.

Also, trying to work with your  regular doctor to maximize insurance utilization usually results in incomplete labs and delayed lab results which in counterproductive to our goal of providing you the best care possible.

Because functional medicine is self-paid, we have worked on your behalf and negotiated with lab companies for the best prices possible for our clients.