In-House Lab Draws

Convenient Testing. Accurate Results. Personalized Care.

At Premier Functional Medicine, we make laboratory testing simple and convenient by offering in-house lab draws during your office visit. This allows you to complete your recommended testing without the need for an additional trip to an outside laboratory.

Laboratory testing is an essential part of functional medicine. It helps us evaluate your overall health, identify underlying imbalances, and develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your unique needs.

Depending on your care plan, lab work may help assess:

• Hormonal health
• Thyroid function
• Metabolic health
• Nutritional status
• Cardiovascular risk
• Inflammation
• Overall wellness

By performing your lab draw in our office, we can provide a more seamless, efficient healthcare experience from evaluation through treatment.

Preparing for Your Lab Draw

Following these recommendations helps ensure the most accurate and clinically meaningful results.

Fasting

If fasting laboratory tests have been ordered, please fast for 8–12 hours before your appointment.

• Water is encouraged unless you have received different instructions from your provider.
• Avoid coffee, tea, juice, and other beverages unless specifically approved.

Stay Hydrated

Drink approximately 500 mL (17 ounces) of water before your appointment.

Proper hydration can:

• Make blood collection easier
• Reduce the likelihood of difficult blood draws
• Help minimize dehydration-related changes in certain laboratory values

Morning Testing

Some laboratory values naturally fluctuate throughout the day.

For hormone testing—particularly testosterone and cortisol—morning blood collection is often recommended for the most consistent results.

Depending on the tests being performed, your provider may recommend scheduling your lab draw between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Medications & Supplements

The timing of medications, hormone therapy, thyroid medication, vitamins, and supplements can influence certain laboratory results.

Please follow the specific instructions provided by your Premier Functional Medicine provider. Do not stop prescribed medications unless directed to do so.

Why Lab Testing Matters

Comprehensive laboratory testing allows us to move beyond symptoms and better understand what's happening inside your body.

Whether you're pursuing:

• Hormone optimization
• Weight management
• Preventive healthcare
• Functional medicine
• Longevity medicine
• General wellness

your laboratory results help guide personalized recommendations and treatment decisions based on objective clinical data.

The Premier Functional Medicine Difference

Our goal is to make your healthcare as convenient and coordinated as possible.

With in-house lab draws, you benefit from:

• Convenient testing during your office visit
• Reduced need for additional appointments
• Streamlined communication between your provider and laboratory team
• Faster integration of results into your personalized treatment plan
• A more comprehensive, patient-centered experience

One location. One healthcare team. A more streamlined approach to your health.

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