Specialty Labs: Root-Cause Insight for Personalized Healing in Lake Forest IL

What Are Specialty Labs in Lake Forest IL?

Functional medicine specialty labs go beyond routine blood work to uncover hidden imbalances in the body. Our chiropractic clinic in Lake Forest IL uses these advanced tests to help identify root causes of symptoms, offering deeper insight into your gut health, hormones, toxins, metabolism, and immune function.

What Can We Test?

• Neuroendocrine & Hormones
  • Cortisol/DHEA (adrenal stress)
  • Sex hormones (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone)
  • Melatonin, neurotransmitters, and thyroid function
  • Used for mood disorders, fatigue, weight gain, and sleep issues
• Nutrient & Metabolic Panels
  • Organic Acids Test (OAT)
  • Amino acids, vitamins, minerals
  • Mitochondrial markers, oxidative stress
  • Ideal for energy, brain fog, and chronic fatigue
• Comprehensive Stool Testing
  • Microbiome balance, pathogens, and inflammation markers
  • Digestive enzymes, short-chain fatty acids
  • Crucial for IBS, bloating, food sensitivities, and immune health
• Toxin & Environmental Exposure
  • Mycotoxins (mold), heavy metals, glyphosate
  • Chemical pollutants and detox capacity
  • Helpful for chronic illness, fatigue, and neurological symptoms
• Immune & Autoimmune Markers
  • Food sensitivity panels (IgG, IgA)
  • Autoantibodies, viral load testing
  • Used in autoimmune disease, chronic infections, and inflammation

Why Specialty Labs Matter

Functional labs connect the dots between symptoms and systems. With this data, we build personalized treatment plans using nutrition, lifestyle, and targeted supplementation—restoring balance from the inside out.

Functional Testing = Better Outcomes

• Earlier detection of dysfunction
• Personalized, data-driven care
• Effective root-cause resolution
• Empowered, informed patients