Blog — functional medicine testing
Understanding Female Hormone Profiles: A Comprehensive Guide for Providers and Patients
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Female hormone profiling evaluates key reproductive, adrenal, and thyroid hormones together to reveal patterns that single tests may miss. By analyzing hormone balance through saliva or blood spot panels, clinicians and patients gain clearer insight into symptoms such as irregular cycles, fatigue, mood changes, fertility concerns, and menopause transitions—supporting more personalized and effective care.
Understanding Cortisol Testing for Adrenal Function
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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 Science and Simplicity of the MediCARE Specialized Blood Spot Test
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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.
What’s the Difference Between (EIA), (ECLIA), (LC-MS, GC-MS, ICP-MS) Hormone Testing Methods?
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Learn the key differences between EIA, ECLIA, and mass spectrometry hormone testing methods, and discover why ZRT Laboratory’s long-standing use of LC-MS, GC-MS, and ICP-MS delivers gold-standard accuracy for advanced hormone analysis.
The Science of Saliva Testing: A Modern Approach to Hormone and Health Assessment
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Learn the science of saliva testing, how it measures bioavailable hormones, and why it’s trusted by patients, clinicians, and wellness experts.