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Comprehensive Framework for Functional Medicine
Testing: Initial Assessment, Monitoring, and Specialty
Testing
Introduction: The Strategic Approach to Functional Testing
The foundation of functional medicine is identifying the root
causes of disease through comprehensive assessment rather than
merely addressing symptoms. Well-designed laboratory testing
serves as the cornerstone of this approach, providing objective
biomarkers that reveal underlying dysfunction often missed by
conventional testing [1, 2]. This comprehensive guide outlines the
essential testing framework for functional medicine practitioners,
including initial assessment panels, monitoring protocols, and
specialty testing options.
While conventional medicine typically uses lab tests to diagnose
disease once it has manifested, functional medicine employs
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