Lab Testing · Redefining Wellness Center
Lab Testing
The functional medicine labs we use most — what each one measures, plus how to prep and collect your sample.
These are the lab tests we order most often at Redefining Wellness Center. Each one below covers what the test measures, along with prep and sample-collection instructions.
DUTCH Complete
Lab: Precision Analytical | Sample: Urine | Collected: At home
The DUTCH Complete provides a complete assessment of hormonal health. By measuring sex hormones, adrenal hormones, and melatonin along with their metabolites, this test helps identify symptoms of hormonal imbalance.
Prep & collection notes
- Avoid avocados, bananas, and fava beans 48 hours before collection.
- Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and large fluid intake before and during collection; no fluids for 2 hours before each sample; keep to no more than 40 oz on day one.
- If taking hormones or supplements, review the timing guidance with your provider (e.g. no oral DHEA 48 hours before; no oral estrogen/pregnenolone 72 hours before; do not skip birth control unless advised).
- Cycling women collect on specific cycle days (begin 6–9 days before the cycle ends).
- Collect 4 samples (dinner, bedtime, waking, 2 hours after waking); saturate the filter paper and dry at least 24 hours before folding. Kit is prepaid — ship as soon as possible via UPS.
Test info page · How to collect (PDF) · How to collect (video)
DUTCH Cycle Mapping
Lab: Precision Analytical | Sample: Urine | Collected: At home
DUTCH Cycle Mapping analyzes the pattern of progesterone and estrogen throughout the menstrual cycle. It is collected across one entire menstrual cycle.
Prep & collection notes
- This is a long, detailed test collected over a full cycle — read the instructions carefully.
- Not intended for women who are not cycling, on hormonal birth control, on hormone replacement therapy, or post-menopausal. Consult your practitioner before completing if on any hormone therapy (it usually must be stopped for the test).
- The collection schedule depends on cycle length; before the last four samples, avoid avocado, fava beans, and bananas for 48 hours, avoid caffeine and alcohol, and limit fluids to 40 oz.
- Saturate the filter paper, dry at least 24 hours, then box each device. Kit is prepaid — ship as soon as possible. Call DUTCH at 503-687-2050 with schedule questions.
Test info page · How to collect (PDF) · How to collect (video)
DUTCH Plus
Lab: Precision Analytical | Sample: Urine + saliva | Collected: At home
The DUTCH Plus measures sex hormones and their metabolites, the diurnal pattern of free cortisol, and the total and distribution of cortisol metabolites to assess hormone health.
Prep & collection notes
- Avoid avocados, bananas, and fava beans 48 hours before; avoid alcohol, caffeine, large fluid intake, and exercise the night before and day of collection.
- Do not floss the day of collection; do not brush teeth or have any morning food/drink until after collection 3.
- Consult your provider on hormone/supplement timing (no oral estrogen, testosterone, or pregnenolone 72 hours before; no oral DHEA 48 hours before; do not skip birth control unless advised).
- Six timed collections combine saliva (waking, +30 min, +60 min, and evening) and urine. Freeze saliva within 12 hours and keep frozen until shipping; dry urine samples fully first. Kit is prepaid.
Test info page · How to collect (PDF) · How to collect (video)
ERMI (EnviroBiomics)
Lab: EnviroBiomics | Sample: Dust | Collected: At home
The ERMI (Environmental Relative Moldiness Index) test determines the presence of mold in the home from settled dust.
Prep & collection notes
- Only sample dust that is 4–6 weeks old: clean the areas you plan to inspect first, then wait 4 weeks to collect.
- Use only the provided Swiffer dust cloth and gloves. Swipe at least 10 areas (door frames, shelves, dressers, HVAC return vents, etc.) in one direction until the cloth turns visibly gray.
- Do not sample directly from visible mold, rusty/dusty construction areas, high-heat sources, or floors. Do not combine basement/garage/crawl-space dust with living-space dust.
- Fold the cloth with dust inside, place it in the Ziploc bag, and record the sample location on both the bag and the Chain of Custody (CoC) form. Do not place the CoC form inside the Ziploc with the sample.
Environmental Toxins (Vibrant Wellness)
Lab: Vibrant Wellness | Sample: Urine | Collected: At home
The Environmental Toxins test determines the presence of excessive environmental toxin exposure.
Prep & collection notes
- No supplements, no increased workout intensity, and no therapies (castor oil, sauna, red light) for 3 days prior.
- Do not collect while menstruating. Do not drink more than 8 oz of water in the hour before collection.
- Collect first-morning urine (ideally before eating or drinking); fasting is optional but a 24-hour fast may increase toxin excretion (consult your provider first).
- Kit is prepaid. Ship as soon as possible via FedEx, Monday–Friday only (not a drop box).
Test info page
Glyphosate (Mosaic Diagnostics)
Lab: Mosaic Diagnostics | Sample: Urine | Collected: At home
A single-marker test measuring glyphosate — the world's most widely produced herbicide and the primary toxic chemical in Roundup and many other herbicides.
Prep & collection notes
- Do not collect while menstruating. Collect first-morning urine upon waking, before eating or drinking (minimum 10 mL).
- Freeze the collection cup with the gel pack for at least 4 hours before shipping and keep frozen until shipping; the frozen sample is viable for 30 days.
- Ship via UPS, Monday–Thursday only (not a drop box). The sample must be in the cardboard box or UPS will reject it. Kit is prepaid.
Test info page · How to collect (PDF) · Patient FAQ
HTMA — Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (Trace Elements)
Lab: Trace Elements | Sample: Hair | Collected: At home
HTMA measures the mineral content of the hair. A sample cut from the first inch and a half of growth closest to the scalp at the nape of the neck is analyzed for minerals and heavy metals (labeled “Toxic Elements” on the report).
Prep & collection notes
- No need to stop prescription medications or supplements, or change your diet, before this test.
- Hair must be clean, dry, and untreated (not permed, dyed, or bleached) and free of gels, oils, and creams; if all hair is treated, wait for new virgin growth.
- Cut samples no longer than 1 inch, as close to the root as possible, from at least 5 locations between the crown and the bottom of the ears — about a heaping teaspoon's worth.
- Fill out the requisition (note your shampoo), photograph the sample, and send it via the Practice Better chat for approval before mailing. Write your name, shampoo, and account #9251 on the paper.
- Mail the sample and requisition to: Trace Elements, PO Box 514, Addison, Texas 75001 USA.
IgG Food MAP with Candida + Yeast (Mosaic Diagnostics)
Lab: Mosaic Diagnostics | Sample: Blood spot | Collected: At home
The IgG Food MAP analyzes a wide variety of foods common in Western, Asian, and Mediterranean diets, plus Candida and yeast, to assist in identifying food sensitivities.
Prep & collection notes
- Talk to your provider if taking blood thinners or if you have a clotting disorder. Drink at least 16 oz of water a few hours before collection.
- Fingerstick blood-spot collection: fill all circles completely with free-flowing drops, air dry at least 3 hours, then seal in the ziplock bag with the desiccant.
- Keep the card cool and dry until shipping. Ship via UPS, Monday–Thursday only (not a drop box). Kit is prepaid.
Test info page · How to collect (PDF) · Patient FAQ
FIT Test (KBMO Diagnostics)
Lab: KBMO Diagnostics | Sample: Blood spot | Collected: At home
The FIT (Food Inflammation Test) measures sensitivities to various foods and additives.
Prep & collection notes
- Hydrate for a few hours before collection. No special diet, preparation, or timing is needed.
- Fingerstick blood-spot collection: fill all 5 circles completely, air dry at least 20 minutes, then place in the biohazard bag.
- Kit is prepaid. Return using UPS or USPS as indicated on the return mailer in your kit.
FIT 176 info · How to collect (PDF) · How to collect (video)
MycoTOX Profile (Mosaic Diagnostics)
Lab: Mosaic Diagnostics | Sample: Urine | Collected: At home
The MycoTOX Profile measures exposure to eleven different mycotoxins (toxins from mold) and informs detoxification recommendations.
Prep & collection notes
- Do not collect while menstruating. Avoid glutathione, charcoal, bentonite clay, and other binders for 72 hours prior (do not stop prescriptions without provider guidance).
- Collect first-morning urine upon waking, before eating or drinking; a 12-hour fast may increase excretion. If taking mycophenolate mofetil (CellCept/Myfortic), check the corresponding box on the requisition.
- Freeze the collection cup and gel pack at least 4 hours before shipping and keep frozen; sample viable 30 days. Ship via UPS, Monday–Thursday only (not a drop box). Kit is prepaid.
Mycotoxins (Vibrant Wellness)
Lab: Vibrant Wellness | Sample: Urine | Collected: At home
The Mycotoxins test determines the presence of toxic mold exposure.
Prep & collection notes
- No supplements, no increased workout intensity, and no therapies (castor oil, sauna, red light) for 3 days prior.
- Do not collect while menstruating. Do not drink more than 8 oz of water in the hour before collection.
- Collect first-morning urine; fasting is optional but a 12-hour fast may increase mycotoxin excretion (consult your provider).
- Kit is prepaid. Ship as soon as possible via FedEx, Monday–Friday only (not a drop box).
Test info page
Neural Zoomer Plus (Vibrant Wellness)
Lab: Vibrant Wellness | Sample: Blood spot | Collected: At home
The Neural Zoomer Plus analyzes neurological autoantibodies to assist in diagnosing, understanding, and treating a variety of neurologically related conditions.
Prep & collection notes
- Hydrate the day before, and allow at least 15 minutes of uninterrupted time to collect.
- If taking steroids, immunosuppressive, biologic, or other immunomodulating medications, consult your provider on collection timing.
- Fingerstick blood-spot collection: fill each circle with a single drop (no second drop), then dry at least 2 hours in a cool, dry place before sealing in the biohazard bag with the humidity indicator and silica packs.
- Kit is prepaid. Ship via FedEx using the provided prepaid mailer.
Test info page
Organic Acids Test — OAT (Mosaic Diagnostics)
Lab: Mosaic Diagnostics | Sample: Urine | Collected: At home
The OAT measures 76 organic acids from a single urine sample to provide a comprehensive overview of health — including markers for yeast and bacteria, mitochondrial function, neurotransmitters, oxalates, and vitamin status.
Prep & collection notes
- Do not collect while menstruating. Pause ALL supplements for 3 days prior; wait 48 hours after finishing antibiotics.
- Avoid apples, grapes/raisins, pears, cranberries (and their juices/products), apple cider vinegar, apple pectin, wine, echinacea, reishi mushrooms, arabinogalactan, and ribose for 48 hours prior.
- Collect first-morning urine upon waking, before eating or drinking (minimum 10 mL).
- Freeze the cup and gel pack at least 4 hours before shipping and keep frozen; sample viable 30 days. Ship via UPS, Monday–Thursday only (not a drop box). Kit is prepaid.
Test info page · How to collect (PDF) · Patient FAQ
Salivary Hormones (Vibrant Wellness)
Lab: Vibrant Wellness | Sample: Saliva | Collected: At home
The Salivary Hormones test provides a comprehensive assessment of sex and adrenal hormones.
Prep & collection notes
- Menstruating women collect on specific cycle days (regular 28-day cycle: day 19, 20, or 21; irregular: 5 days before the period; unpredictable: any non-bleeding day).
- Topical/oral hormones: do not take within 12 hours of collection. Sublingual/troche hormones are not recommended (may cause false results). Patches, rings, pellets, or injectables: collect halfway between doses. Consult your provider if using steroids.
- For 2–3 hours before each sample: do not brush teeth, eat, or drink anything but water. Avoid anti-aging and vaginal hormone products for 3 days prior.
- Collect 4 timed saliva samples (waking, before lunch, before dinner, before bed) in the color-coded tubes, each half full. Kit is prepaid — ship as soon as possible via FedEx (not a drop box).
Test info page
Tickborne 2.0 (Vibrant Wellness)
Lab: Vibrant Wellness | Sample: Whole blood | Collected: In lab (phlebotomy required)
The Tickborne 2.0 panel measures antibodies to various tick-borne diseases, such as Lyme disease, to detect their presence and assist practitioners in making diagnoses.
Prep & collection notes
- The blood draw must be performed by a phlebotomist, Monday–Friday only; an additional phlebotomy fee may apply. Fasting is not required.
- Freeze the provided ice packs for at least 24 hours and bring them, plus the test kit and completed requisition form, to your appointment.
- If taking steroids, immunosuppressive, biologic, or other immunomodulating medications, consult your provider on timing (they can cause falsely low/high antibody results).
- The kit may include more tubes than needed — have the phlebotomist check the collection instructions and requisition for the correct tubes.
Test info page · Find a partnered phlebotomist
Total Tox Burden (Vibrant Wellness)
Lab: Vibrant Wellness | Sample: Urine | Collected: At home
This panel combines Vibrant Wellness' Heavy Metals, Mycotoxins, and Environmental Toxins tests to evaluate the presence of toxins in your body.
Prep & collection notes
- No supplements, no increased workout intensity, and no therapies (castor oil, sauna, red light) for 3 days prior.
- Avoid seafood, seaweed/kelp, dairy, Brazil nuts, and other high-iodine/selenium foods for 48 hours prior.
- Do not collect while menstruating. Do not drink more than 8 oz of water in the hour before collection.
- Collect first-morning urine; fasting is optional but a 12–24-hour fast may increase toxin excretion (consult your provider). Kit is prepaid. Ship as soon as possible via FedEx, Monday–Friday only (not a drop box).
