Why Functional Testing Matters
At The Forensic Naturopath, testing is never the starting point — understanding you is.
Functional testing is most powerful when guided by a clear clinical rationale, not curiosity alone. Through a comprehensive review of your symptoms, history, lifestyle, and underlying physiology, we determine which tests are truly necessary - ensuring every investigation is purposeful, precise, and aligned with uncovering your unique drivers of imbalance. This approach helps you avoid unnecessary testing, reduces overall costs, and ensures your results are interpreted within the full context of your health — where real insight and meaningful change occur.
Testing is especially recommended for:
- Persistent fatigue that does not improve with rest
- Blood sugar regulation concerns
- Chronic digestive disorders
- Weight loss resistance/weight gain
- Hormonal imbalance issues
We only work with NATA (National Association of Testing Authorities) and CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) certified laboratories for functional and diagnostic testing.These internationally recognised certifications ensure laboratories meet rigorous standards for quality, accuracy, reliability, and ongoing quality assurance. This means your results are generated using validated testing methods and strict laboratory protocols, giving greater confidence that the data reflects what is happening within your body.
Please note, while a list of common functional tests are highlighted below, there are other options which I will explore dependant on need and budget.
when symptoms persist without clear answers, functional testing can help uncover the deeper story.
"Because ‘Normal’ Results Do Not Always Mean Optimal Function. - Take the Guesswork Out with Personalised, Evidence-Based Functional Assessment.”
CarbChoice BluePrint
CarbChoice testing uncover how your individual genetic blueprint may influence the way your body processes and responds to carbohydrates. By exploring patters related to blood sugar regulation, insulin sensitivity, appetite, and metabolic function, this assessment helps take the guesswork out of nutrition - allowing dietary strategies to be tailored with greater precision and aligned to your unique physiology. The Costs of Tests: $260 (excludes shipping fee) Results Review: $75
SIBO TEST
SIBO breath testing provides insight into abnormal fermentation patterns occurring within the small intestine — helping uncover hidden drivers behind bloating, digestive discomfort, altered bowel habits, and food intolerances. By assessing hydrogen and methane gas production, this advanced functional test can help guide a more personalised and targeted approach to gut health support. Costs of Test: $260 (excludes shipping fee) Results Review: $75
Female Hormone Profile Extensive
Female hormones play a central role in menstrual health, fertility, mood, energy, metabolism, sleep, and healthy ageing. Even subtle hormonal imbalances can influence symptoms such as PMS, irregular cycles, mood changes, fatigue, weight fluctuations, insomnia, low libido, hot flushes, and symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause.The Female Hormone Profile is an advanced assessment designed to provide deeper insight into how key reproductive and adrenal hormones are functioning within the body. Evaluating hormones may help identify patterns contributing to hormonal symptoms, menstrual irregularities, fertility challenges, and changes associated with mid-life hormonal transition. This comprehensive profile can support a more personalised and targeted approach to hormone health, helping uncover underlying imbalances that may be impacting overall wellbeing. Costs of Test:$240 (excludes shipping fee). Results Review: $200
COMPLETE MICROBIOME MAPPING - STOOL TEST
The Complete Microbiome Mapping Test (CMM) is a comprehensive gut health test that uses a single stool sample to assess the balance of bacteria and other microorganisms within the digestive system. It helps identify potential factors that may be contributing to digestive, immune, hormonal, skin, and metabolic concerns by evaluating beneficial bacteria, microbial imbalances, parasites, yeast/fungi, viruses, inflammation, and intestinal permeability (“leaky gut”). This test may be useful for individuals experiencing: Bloating, reflux, constipation, diarrhoea, or IBS-type symptoms Food sensitivities or histamine-related symptoms Fatigue, brain fog, poor concentration, or mood changes Skin conditions such as eczema, acne, or rosacea Hormonal imbalances or estrogen-related concerns Recurrent infections or reduced immune resilience Weight, metabolic, or blood sugar concerns By identifying patterns within the gut microbiome, the CMM test can provide deeper insight into factors that may be influencing ongoing symptoms and help guide a more personalised treatment approach. Costs of Test: $662 (excludes shipping fee) Standalone Test Review: $250
DUTCH Adrenal Assessment (Urine Collection)
The DUTCH Test is an advanced functional hormone assessment designed to provide deeper insight into how your hormones are being produced, metabolised, and cleared within the body. Unlike standard hormone testing, the DUTCH Test evaluates sex hormones, adrenal function, cortisol patterns, estrogen detoxification pathways, and key organic acid markers to help uncover potential drivers behind symptoms such as Fatigue or burnout Mood changes, anxiety, or irritability Sleep disturbances Weight gain or metabolic resistance PMS, PMDD, or irregular cycles Perimenopause or menopausal symptoms Low libido Acne or hormonal skin concerns This comprehensive assessment may also provide valuable insight into nervous system function, detoxification capacity, nutrient status, oxidative stress, gut-related patterns, and metabolic resilience — allowing for a more personalised and targeted approach to your health care. Costs of Tests: $418 (excludes shipping fee) Standalone Test Review: $250
Nutri-STAT Complete Profile
The Nutri-STAT Complete Profile is an advanced functional health assessment designed to provide a comprehensive overview of your metabolic, nutritional, cardiovascular, hormonal, and biochemical health. Using a combination of specialised laboratory markers, this in-depth profile helps identify underlying imbalances that may contribute to fatigue, inflammation, hormone dysfunction, digestive concerns, poor stress resilience, cardiovascular risk, nutrient deficiencies, and chronic or unexplained symptoms. This comprehensive assessment evaluates key areas including: Nutritional status and functional deficiencies Cardiovascular and metabolic health Blood sugar regulation and insulin resistance Inflammation and oxidative stress Amino acid and neurotransmitter pathways Mitochondrial energy production Detoxification capacity Liver and kidney function Essential fatty acid balance Mineral and heavy metal status By mapping patterns across multiple systems within the body, the Nutri-STAT profile provides deeper insight into your unique biochemical individuality — helping guide a more personalised and preventative approach to your health and wellbeing. Costs of Tests: $1400 (excludes shipping fee) Standalone Test Review: $350
