Dr. Mitchell and Andrea Whitmarsh from Vibrant Wellness Labs dive deep into how lab testing quality impacts patient care and clinical outcomes.• Lab certifications matter - CLIA is standard but CAP accreditation ensures higher quality control and validation• Direct-to-consumer testing often leaves patients with data but no guidance on what to do with it• Test sensitivity and specificity dramatically impact treatment - some labs have 100% specificity while others may be as low as 26%• Comprehensive testing helps identify patterns across multiple systems rather than just diagnosable conditions• Customized testing panels allow practitioners to target specific concerns rather than using one-size-fits-all approaches• Environmental exposures like mold and industrial toxins can be identified through proper testing• Seeing objective data on paper often helps patients commit to necessary lifestyle changes• Price transparency is crucial - Vibrant keeps costs clear with no hidden fees• The value isn't just in testing but in the interpretation and clinical application of resultsTo learn more about functional medicine testing and our direct order labs: visit our Vibrant Wellness WellProz website. If you are a practitioner interested in Vibrant Lab Testing, reach out here. Want to take the next step with functional medicine? Learn more about our new patient process and lab testing at www.thefacilitydenver.com For more insights, tips, and behind-the-scenes content, follow us on Instagram @thefacilitydenver Join our email list for monthly updates + offers. Stay curious, stay proactive, and we’ll catch you next time!

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