Blog — dried blood spot test

Heavy metals and essential elements testing helps identify toxic exposures and nutrient imbalances that can impact hormones, metabolism, immune function, and neurological health. Using convenient dried urine and dried blood spot methods, this testing provides a comprehensive view of elemental status, enabling more personalized strategies for detoxification, nutritional support, and long-term wellness.

Cortisol testing helps evaluate how the body responds to stress by measuring daily hormone patterns linked to energy, sleep, mood, and immune balance. Through saliva and blood spot methods, clinicians can identify adrenal and HPA-axis imbalances early, enabling more personalized strategies to address fatigue, burnout, and stress-related health concerns.

The ZRT Laboratory CardioMetabolic Profile is a convenient finger-prick blood test designed to detect early warning signs of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. By measuring key markers such as insulin, cholesterol, triglycerides, HbA1c, and inflammation, it provides a comprehensive view of heart and metabolic health, supporting early intervention and personalized preventive care.

The MediCARE Specialized Blood Spot Test uses advanced dried blood spot technology to deliver accurate, Medicare-eligible insights into hormone balance, cardiometabolic risk, heavy metal exposure, and Vitamin D status—using a simple, at-home finger-prick sample with laboratory-grade reliability.

PCOS and insulin resistance are two of the biggest yet most misunderstood barriers to fertility. This guide explains how fertility mapping helps uncover hidden hormone patterns, ovulation issues, and metabolic imbalances—empowering women with PCOS to take a smarter, more targeted approach to conception and long-term hormonal health.