Labs Aren’t the Hard Part.

Deciding What to Do With Them Is.

You’re not bad at labs.

You’re tired of carrying the decisions alone.

LabDX gives you clinical clarity in minutes instead of hours —

without second-guessing, over-ordering, or reopening charts at night.

Talk to our team to learn how you can access LabDx for free.

Why Labs Quietly Drain Even Great Practitioners

Labs don’t overwhelm you because you don’t understand them.

They overwhelm you because every patient turns into a decision maze.

Which lab do I start with?

Is this finding subtle — or urgent?

Am I being thorough… or anxious?

How do I explain this without a 15-minute monologue?

Then the results come back.

You review them.

You walk away.

You reopen them later.

Then again that night.

Not because you’re careless —

but because everything feels connected and nothing feels clearly prioritized.

That mental load adds up.

Over time, labs become one of the most expensive parts of your practice —

not financially, but cognitively.

LabDX exists for this exact reality.

This Isn’t AI Guessing. And That’s the Point.

LabDX does not hallucinate.

It does not guess.

It does not generate confident-sounding answers based on probability.

It’s the opposite of shiny, fast technology.

LabDX is the result of more than a decade of deliberate clinical work — built from how real practitioners review tens of thousands of labs and make decisions under time pressure.

Nothing exists here because it “sounds smart.”

Everything exists because someone needed to know exactly what to do next.

That’s why it feels different the first time you use it.

Inside LabDX:

curated white papers directly from lab companies

peer-reviewed PubMed research

practitioner-only interpretation guides

real-world sequencing logic

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Is This You?

“My patient had 70 markers on a GI-MAP, 50 blood lab markers, and a bunch of dials on a DUTCH — and it took me 10 hours to look everything up.”

“I love Functional Medicine labs. I even teach them —

but I cannot be efficient when it comes to preparing my Report of Findings.”

“I’m newer to functional labs. My patients are asking for them…

but I’m not confident I’ll know how to interpret them — and then what?”

“I’ve used advanced labs for years, but I’m exhausted from sending five different lab reports to patients and flipping through five different clinical reference guides.

I just want everything in one place.”

“Can someone please just tell me what supplement to use with this abnormal marker — and make it easy?”

If you’ve ever felt frustrated with Functional Medicine labs, you’re not alone.

They’re fabulous.

And they’re a lot of work.

Until now.

Where Relief Starts

Before You Ever Order a Lab

Most practitioners don’t struggle after labs come back.

They struggle before anything is ordered.

You’re staring at a long intake.

Fifteen pages.

Symptoms everywhere.

History that matters — just not all at once.

You know there are multiple directions you could go.

That’s the problem.

LabDX replaces internal spinning with structure.

Instead of guessing, you’re guided to:

  • the #1 lab that matters right now

  • a clear #2 option if cost, access, or logistics matter

  • the blood or serum work that actually belongs alongside it

But the real relief isn’t just knowing what to order.

It’s having the language

LabDX gives you practitioner-ready explanations you can copy and paste directly into your EMR, an email, or a patient message — so patients understand the “why” without resistance.

This is often the difference between patient buy-in and patient hesitation.

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Where the Time Actually Comes Back

Care Planning Without the Spiral

This is where most practitioners quietly lose evenings.

You have:

a massive intake

multiple lab panels

conflicting priorities

and a care plan that needs to be coherent, defensible, and usable

Not just for you — for the patient.

LabDX doesn’t hand you a rigid protocol or a generic template.

It gives you structure.

Intake data, lab findings, and clinical priorities are synthesized into a clear plan that mirrors how experienced clinicians actually think — without starting from a blank page every time.

Most users report saving 1–5 hours per patient, and up to 10 hours during care-plan development.

Not because the thinking disappears —

but because the friction does.

The Two Tools That Make This Real

The “Which Lab?” Decision Tool

Clarity Before You Ever Order a Test

This tool answers the question practitioners quietly carry:

What actually matters first?

It helps you decide:

  • which lab is most appropriate now

  • what can reasonably wait

  • what belongs together

And it gives you patient-ready language that makes your decision easy to explain.

This is where “I hope this is right” becomes

“I know why I’m ordering this.”

The Care Plan Builder

From Information Overload to a Finished Plan

This is where labs usually steal evenings.

The Care Plan Builder turns intake data and lab findings into a coherent, defensible care plan — without forcing you into someone else’s protocol.

LabDX gives you a scaffolding that supports the way you think so you can deliver the best care.

This is where care plans stop feeling “almost done.”

Together, these tools remove the two biggest friction points in lab work:

before ordering, and after results return.

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How LabDX Works

LabDX was built to solve a problem that no other tool has addressed.

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Sign up for LabDX and have instant access to your entire Lab Library. You can start using it immediately!

2

Select the lab you want (ex. DUTCH), type in your patient’s markers, and the answer will magically appear! You only need to type in the markers you want, and this helps cut down on endless lab notes.

3

You can download a PDF or print a copy for yourself/the patient. You can CHOOSE which markers to print or hide. You can choose what information to show.

We are the ONLY solution of this kind… worldwide!

100% Functional Medicine content with traditional med red flags and when to refer

Answers from lab reference guides AND expert clinical advice from Dr. Z you won’t find anywhere else

Multiple supplement options by ingredient, brand name, and dosing

New tests added monthly!!

The Only software that gives you interpretation for a patient’s GI MAP, blood markers, DUTCH, uninalysis, OATs, SIBO testing and more on one PDF report!

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Functional Medicine Lab Menu

Our Current Selection of Labs for Automated Interpretation

(And We Keep Adding More)

LabDX is built to support the tests practitioners actually use in real clinical practice — across blood, urine, saliva, stool, breath, and specialty functional diagnostics.

It’s a growing clinical library designed so you never have to wonder whether LabDX can handle the next patient in front of you.

Available UA, Blood Labs & Other Tests Include:

  • Advanced Heart Markers
  • AIBA – Advanced Intestinal Barrier Assessment
  • Allergy 88 – P88 Dietary Antigen Test (DAT)
  • Amino Acids
  • Anemia Panel
  • Antioxidants
  • CBC with Differential (Complete Blood Count)
  • Celiac
  • CMP (Comprehensive Metabolic Panel)
  • Cyrex Array 5 – Multiple Autoimmune Reactivity Screen
  • DFH – Genomics Spotlight
  • DFH – GI Spotlight
  • DFH – Metabolomics (OAT) Spotlight
  • Doctor’s Data Salivary Cortisol – Adrenal Function Profile
  • Doctor’s Data Salivary Cortisol – Cortisol Awakening Response (CAR)
  • Cyrex Array 5 – Multiple Autoimmune Reactivity Screen
  • DFH – Genomics Spotlight
  • DFH – GI Spotlight
  • DFH – Metabolomics (OAT) Spotlight
  • Doctor’s Data Salivary Cortisol – Adrenal Function Profile
  • Doctor’s Data Salivary Cortisol – Cortisol Awakening Response (CAR)
  • DUTCH Complete (Male) – Precision Analytical
  • DUTCH Complete (Pre-Menopausal) – Precision Analytical
  • DUTCH Complete (Post-Menopausal) – Precision Analytical
  • DUTCH PLUS (Male) – Precision Analytical
  • DUTCH PLUS (Pre-Menopausal) – Precision Analytical
  • DUTCH PLUS (Post-Menopausal) – Precision Analytical
  • Electrolytes
  • Fatty Acids
  • Genova Salivary Cortisol – Adrenal Stress Profile (ASP)
  • Genova Salivary Cortisol – Adrenal Stress Profile (ASP) with CAR
  • Genova SIBO
  • GI-MAP – Diagnostic Solutions
  • GI-360
  • GI Effects – Genova Diagnostics
  • IBS Smart / IBS-Sure
  • Inflammation Panel
  • Iron Panel
  • Lipid Panel
  • Metabolites
  • Metabolomix+ – Genova Diagnostics
  • Minerals
  • Mosaic Labs MycoTox Profile
  • Mosaic Labs OATs – Organic Acids Test
    • Females age 13 and under
    • Males age 13 and under
    • Males age 13 and over
  • NutrEval – Genova Diagnostics
  • Serum Hormone Panel
  • Sugar Panel
  • The Cunningham Panel
  • Thyroid
  • Trio-Smart SIBO Breath Test
  • Urinalysis
  • Vibrant Gut Zoomer
  • Vibrant Total Toxic Burden – Vibrant Wellness
  • Vibrant Neural Zoomer Plus
  • Vitamins
  • ZRT Salivary Cortisol – Adrenal Stress Profile (ASP)
  • ZRT Salivary Cortisol – Adrenal Stress Profile (ASP) with CAR

This list continues to expand as new labs and panels are added.

The point isn’t quantity.

It’s peace of mind.

You shouldn’t have to ask,

“Can this tool handle my next complex case?”

LabDX was built so the answer is already yes.

Why This Is Different From Anything Else

From Information Overload to a Finished Plan

Other tools might:

summarize markers

generate high-level interpretations

flag abnormalities

LabDX does that — and then guides what matters first, second, and in context.

It combines:

curated clinical references

expert lab-company documentation

real-world sequencing logic

practitioner mindset support

Into one system designed for clinicians who manage complexity every day.

Pricing & Value (Without Hype)

LabDX access options include:

$599/month

Cancel Anytime

Bonuses:

Not included

Best for:

Short term use

$1,299/quarterly

Bonuses:

Lab Class video

Best for:

Moderate savings,

Short term use

$2,999/yearly

Bonuses:

Lab Class Video + Weekly Lab Clinical Support Q/A with FMA Clinical Team

Best for:

Biggest Savings, Ongoing Use

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Flexible Pricing Options.

It’s priced for practitioners who want:

less mental overhead

cleaner decisions

lab confidence without hours of research

What you’re really eliminating:

evenings spent replaying decisions

weekends lost to chart review

decision fatigue carried into the next day

LabDX replaces that with structure.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is LabDX an AI tool?

No. LabDX is not AI-generated guessing or probabilistic output.

It’s built from curated lab reference guides, peer-reviewed research, and Dr. Z’s clinical decision logic developed over more than a decade of real-world use. Nothing is autogenerated or hallucinated.

Will this replace my clinical judgment?

No—and that’s intentional.

LabDX supports your thinking. It helps you prioritize, sequence, and explain decisions without lowering your standards or replacing your expertise.

I already know how to read labs. Is this still useful?

Yes. LabDX isn’t for learning what markers mean.

It’s for reducing the time, friction, and mental load of deciding what matters first, what can wait, and how to move forward efficiently—especially with complex cases.

Can I use LabDX with multiple labs at the same time?

Yes. That’s one of the core strengths.

LabDX is designed to interpret and synthesize multiple advanced labs together—GI-MAP, blood markers, DUTCH, urinalysis, OATs, SIBO testing, and more—into one clear clinical picture.

Does LabDX tell me what supplements to use?

LabDX provides supplement options by ingredient, brand name, and dosing—so you’re not starting from scratch.

You still choose what fits your patient best.

What types of labs does LabDX support?

LabDX currently supports automated interpretation for 60+ labs across blood, hormone, GI, toxin, autoimmune, nutrient, and specialty functional testing.

New labs are added regularly.

Is this suitable if I’m newer to functional labs?

Yes. LabDX supports newer practitioners by providing structure and clarity.

And it supports experienced practitioners by dramatically improving efficiency and confidence.

It grows with you.

How long does it take to get value from LabDX?

Most practitioners feel relief the first time they use it—especially during lab ordering and care planning.

The time savings compound with every patient.

Is LabDX included anywhere else?

Yes. Full access to LabDX is included inside Clinical Core Monthly (CCM).

If you’re already a CCM member, you may not need to purchase LabDX separately.

Is there a contract?

Monthly and quarterly options allow flexibility.

Yearly access offers the best value for practitioners planning to use LabDX regularly.

Who is LabDX not for?

LabDX is not for beginners looking for shortcuts or plug-and-play protocols.

It’s for practitioners who already care deeply about clinical quality—and want a smarter, more sustainable way to practice.

LabDX Is Part of a Bigger Clinical System

LabDX is included inside Clinical Core Monthly (CCM) — because it works best when paired with ongoing clinical support and continuing education.

When interpretation, decision support, and community thinking align, the mental load disappears faster.

Final Thought

You don’t need more lab data.

You need clearer decisions and less friction.

If labs have quietly been draining your time, energy, or confidence —

LabDX exists for that exact reason.

Talk to our team to learn how you can access LabDx for free.

Stories Like These Are Why We Exist

Inspiring reviews from real people

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Kimberly Wiest CRNA FMACP

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Dr.Debra Gorman, LAc, DAOM, FMACP

"This must-have guide empowers new functional medicine nurse practitioners, like me, to gain a deeper understanding of lab results and transform patient care with personalized, root-cause solutions!"

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Kimberly B, Jones, FNP-C, FMACP

"Every holistic doctor needs a copy of this amazing lab manual on their desk - because lab work isn't really going to make sense - or change - without nutritional markers changing. I've been in practice since 1997 & this resource is a genuine life raft in the sea of murky lab values... a true game changer."

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Dr. Julie Montgomery DNH

"Everything I need to analyze functional labs is right here-clear, concise, and incredibly useful for both new learners and seasoned practitioners."

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Cari Caraway, MSN, FNP-C, FMACP

"Diagnose a patient with polycythemia and encouraged key lifestyle changes like smoking cessation, proper hydration, and adopting an anti-inflammatory diet. These modifications have made significant impact on their health and overall well-being!"

Kelly Fletcher AGACNP

"This guide simplifies lab data, enabling practitioners to uncover root causes with speed and precision. With essential labs like CBC, CMP, nutrient levels and cardiometabolic markers, it's a must-have for delivering effective, personalized care."

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Dr. Cathy Swain-Jones, MD, FACOG

"Functional medicine aims to treat the whole person, and LabDX's comprehensive lab tests give practitioners a full picture of a patient's health, making it easier to create tailored treatment plans."

Alvaro Berrios, FNP-BC, FMACP

"This textbook is an essential tool for any health professional working with chronic conditions and metabolic imbalance. It truly revolutionizes how we assess and treat underlying toxicity, making it a game-changer in improving patient outcomes."

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Dr Lori Bouchard, BHSc. ND

"Every functional medicine provider needs this book because understanding blood work and stool testing is essential to uncovering the root cause of persistent health issues. This resource simplifies interpreting functional lab values and equips you to create effective, results-driven care plans with confidence. It's a must-have tool for transforming patient outcomes and accelerating progress."

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Kacie M. Proctor, FNP-C, FMACP

"As a nurse practioner with years of experience decoding complex labs, I can confidently say this guide is a game-changer. Every healthcare professional-and anyone serious about understanding their health-needs this resource in their toolkit. It takes the guesswork out of lab interpretation, bridging the gap between numbers on a page and actionable diagnoses. This isn't just a book; it's an essential guide for anyone ready to move beyond 'normal' and into optimal health."

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Paula J. Pretty, MSN, FNP-C, FMACP

“This is an excellent book for Functional Medicine Practitioners! It helps to determine what the Lab results mean and the best way to address them. I find it to be very helpful and it speeds up the process for the practitioner.”

Jessica Farrone, APRN, FNP, FMACP

"LabDx has been a lifeline in my practice, enabling me to guide women over 40 through the complexities of midlife health with clarity. This textbook isn't just a resource-it's a bridge to deeper client connections and lasting results, making it indispensable for functional medicine practitioners committed to transforming lives."

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Marine Chin FMACC, CNP, IHP2, HPH

"The damage from diabetes starts 10 years before diagnosis. Beware when your doctor says, "Let's just wait and watch" If they say you have PRE diabetes. Be proactive and address insulin resistance NOW."

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Dr.Debra Gorman, LAc, DAOM, FMACP

"This has truly helped me scale my practice and my confidence significantly. Thank you Dr.Z for helping to make my process so much more efficient. I would be burnt out if not for this resource! No more searching PubMed and multiple supplement resources for hours. This resource brings it ALL together in one efficient and user-friendly space!"

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Tara Sayers, RN, BSN, IFMP, CNSc

"LabDx helps me to see any deviations on the foundational blood labs, because it looks at functional labs ranges, not the disease-based conventional lab ranges, which are often blind to trouble spots emerging, before the onset of true disease. LabDx also make smart recommendations about diet, lifestyle and supplements that are appropriate to consider for the patient."

Juliana Nahas MD, FMACP

Why Learn from Dr. Z?

Because she’s done the thing. Multiple times. In scrubs and a muumuu.

Dr. Z is a 5th-generation entrepreneur, a licensed practitioner, and the founder of The Functional Medicine Academy™, LabDX, and multiple 7- and 8-figure businesses—all built from scratch.

She scaled from $0 to $7M in under a year, led one of the fastest-growing health education companies in the country, and has taught thousands of Functional Medicine rebels how to launch, grow, and love their business again.

But here’s the thing:

She’s not just brilliant. She’s real. She’s funny. She’s you, five years ahead with a clipboard and a battle plan.

And she’s the coach who’ll tell you the truth, hand you the system, and then cheer while you win.

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