Direct Access Lab Testing
Specialty Labs
Take control of your health with direct-access lab testing and advanced specialty panels — no referral required.
Direct Access Testing
Order Your Own Bloodwork
We have teamed up with UltaLabTests — a company that believes in empowering you as much as we do. UltaLabTests allows YOU to order your own bloodwork for various tests through the Living Well Nutrition link.
Order Labs via UltaLabTestsCommon Uses
- Monitor your thyroid levels
- Tests in addition to your annual bloodwork ordered by your PCP
- Monitor certain vitamin levels, such as Vitamin D and B12
- Follow up on health concerns that appear in your annual labs
- Affordable — great if you have a high deductible
- Work part-time or don't have health insurance
- Get your test even if labs aren't covered by insurance
Specialty Lab Tests
Advanced Testing for Root-Cause Answers
In addition to direct-access bloodwork, we offer a full range of specialty labs and Qest Bioenergetic Scanning to meet all of your health needs.
DNA Genetic Testing
We have had clients use genetic testing for years — this is a powerhouse of tests. DNA testing enables us to determine where your body can use extra support and what you might be ingesting that could be the cause of your symptoms. Even things that are "healthy" for some can be "poison" for others. This test can save you a lot of trial and error with an elimination diet.
Learn more about genetic testingQest Bioenergetic Scanning
Bioenergetic scanning is a non-invasive assessment that evaluates energetic imbalances in the body. It provides a comprehensive picture of your body's stress responses, nutritional needs, and environmental sensitivities — giving us additional insight to guide your personalized protocol.
Comprehensive Nutrient Panels
Standard lab ranges are designed to detect disease, not optimize health. Our functional nutrient panels assess vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fatty acids, and antioxidants at levels that reveal subclinical deficiencies long before they become diagnosable conditions.
Gut Health & Microbiome Testing
Comprehensive stool analysis evaluates the composition of your gut microbiome, digestive enzyme function, intestinal permeability, and the presence of pathogens, parasites, and yeast overgrowth — providing a detailed map of your gut health.
Hormone & Adrenal Testing
Comprehensive hormone panels — including sex hormones, adrenal hormones, and thyroid function — reveal imbalances that drive fatigue, mood disorders, weight gain, and sleep disruption. We use both blood and saliva testing for the most complete picture.
Heavy Metal & Toxin Testing
Toxic metal accumulation is a hidden driver of many chronic conditions. Our heavy metal and environmental toxin panels identify specific exposures so we can implement targeted detoxification protocols.
Why Specialty Lab Testing Matters
Standard annual bloodwork is designed to detect disease — not to optimize health. The reference ranges used by conventional labs are based on averages from a largely unhealthy population, meaning you can be significantly below optimal and still receive a "normal" result.
Specialty labs and functional ranges allow us to identify imbalances years or even decades before they become diagnosable conditions — giving us the opportunity to intervene early, when change is easiest and most impactful.
At Living Well Nutrition, we use lab results as one layer of a comprehensive picture that also includes your health history, symptoms, diet, lifestyle, and epigenetic profile. Together, these layers give us the most complete understanding of your unique health needs.
Ready to Get Answers?
Schedule a consultation to discuss which specialty labs are right for your health goals.