Lab services
Sometimes the answer is in your bloodwork.
Your body and your mind are not separate departments. We check what's going on inside, explain it in plain language, and fold it into your care.
Why we check labs
What you feel and what your body is doing are connected.
Rule out other causes
Thyroid problems, low B12 or iron, and blood sugar swings can look a lot like anxiety or depression. We check before we assume.
Start from a baseline
Before starting a medication, a few numbers help your prescriber choose well and know what's normal for you.
Keep medications safe
Some medications need a check on levels, kidneys, or liver now and then. Labs make that routine, not scary.
Common labs
What we might order.
Your provider orders only what fits your symptoms, history, and medications. You will always know what's being tested and why.
Comprehensive metabolic panel
Kidney, liver, electrolytes, and blood sugar.Complete blood count
Red and white cells. Helps spot anemia and infection.Thyroid panel
TSH, T3, and T4. Thyroid changes often show up as mood or energy changes.Vitamin D and B12
Low levels can affect mood, energy, and focus.Iron and ferritin
Low iron is a common, fixable cause of fatigue.Lipid panel
Cholesterol and triglycerides. Useful when starting certain medications.Hemoglobin A1c
Your average blood sugar over about three months.Medication levels
For medications that need a periodic check.How it works
Four steps. No surprises.
Talk with your provider
At your visit, we decide together whether labs would help.
We place the order
Only the tests that fit your care. We tell you what they are and why.
Get your blood drawn
[Confirm: at our office, or at a nearby lab like LabCorp or Quest.] Most tests need no prep. We'll tell you if you need to fast.
We go over results with you
Results go to your patient portal, and your provider walks you through them at your next visit.
Curious what labs could tell you?
Ask at your next visit, or request an appointment and mention it.