So many of my clients are dying to know what’s going on with their hormones, but are unsatisfied with the type of testing that gets done. This has led me to create the hormone analysis package! This package allows us to dive deep into what is going on with your metabolism and hormones, have a qualified health professional review and interpret the results, and then provide lifestyle suggestions based on what you have going on. Keep reading below to get the deets for this package!
Hormone Analysis Package
This is a great option for someone that isn’t really interested in nutrition counseling for now but wants a qualified health professional (it’s me, hi!) to run some labs to assess basic biology, metabolism, thyroid hormones, sex hormones, and adrenal hormones.
Below is what’s included:
DUTCH complete urine test ($499 value)
This test is a comprehensive assessment of sex and adrenal hormones and their metabolites. It also includes the daily, free cortisol pattern, organic acids, melatonin (6-OHMS), and 8-OHdG. View the sample report here.
This test is a dried urine test and is completed at home. This does have to be taken during a specific time of your menstrual cycle! The test kit provides all of the instructions.
Comprehensive bloodwork to be completed at your local Labcorp ($170 value)
Bloodwork includes:
thyroid assessment: TSH, free T4, free T3, TPO and TG antibodies
comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), complete blood count (CBC) with differentials, and gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT)
glucose metabolism: hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C), insulin, uric acid
iron status: ferritin, iron, total iron binding capacity (TIBC)
lipid panel (total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides
vitamin D, RBC magnesium, vitamin B12, homocysteine
hs-CRP (measures inflammation)
ANA (checks for potential autoimmunity)
90-minute lab review ($200 value)
This includes quickly reviewing your health history and current lifestyle and making clearcut recommendations based on your lab results. This is session is scheduled once labs are received, as it can take some time to get all of the results from the DUTCH test.
60-minute follow-up ($125 value)
we’ll schedule a follow-up 1-2 months later to check in on your progress
Unlimited messaging in between initial and follow-up sessions
Ability to share progress with me around your goals, wins, struggles, and questions before and after sessions.
Follow-up sessions are available for additional purchase upon completion of the original package.
total cost: $990
or $665 if your insurance covers our lab review and follow-up
How to get started
Purchase your package here.
Upon purchasing, I will reach out to confirm I received your purchase. I will get your tests ordered and send you some instructions and important information. The DUTCH test usually arrives to your house within 2 business days, and you will receive a lab requisition to take to Labcorp for the bloodwork. Bloodwork needs to be fasting but can be done any day. The DUTCH test needs to be done at a specific time of your cycle, and because of this it might take a bit longer to get results back.
Once both DUTCH and lab results are received, I will reach back out to get your initial session scheduled to review and share my plan!
FAQ’s
Can we tailor which lab tests are completed?
Currently, I am not making any adjustments to which labs are run as I find all of them important! If you want to add additional labs, we can make that happen for an additional cost.
Do you offer refunds?
I do not offer refunds on this package.
Does this package expire?
You have a year to complete the testing and use your sessions until the package expires!
Can the tests be completed whenever?
The blood test can be done whenever in regards to day of the week, but you do need to be fasting, so it’s best to try to go in the morning. Labcorp allows you to schedule your sessions! The DUTCH test does need to be completed at any time in your cycle. When you purchase the package, I will be sending you much more detailed instructions!
What if I’m on birth control, can I still do the DUTCH test?
Yes! I would say non-hormonal or progestin (progesterone) only are the best as this theoretically will not impact your estrogen and progesterone levels.
What If I don’t have a cycle right now?
If you aren’t having a cycle right now, it might be best to hold off and perhaps explore doing 1-on-1 nutrition counseling with me to work on lifestyle to help bring back your cycle. That way we get the most out of your DUTCH test!
I want to complete the DUTCH test but I want to also do the Cycle Map - can I do this?
Of course! I will add the cycle map to your order and will charge you for the additional cost. If you have no idea what I’m talking about here - don’t worry about it :)
Will insurance cover the costs for labs?
Typically you can complete a CBC, CMP, and lipid panel through your insurance annually and it’s usually covered 100%. Most everything else will not be covered, and it can sometimes be cheaper to get all of the labs done through me versus paying out of pocket through your insurance. The beauty here is you know exactly how much the labs are ($162), whereas with the doctor you end up with a bill 3 months later and you have no idea what to expect!
For the DUTCH test, you can submit a superbill, but it’s likely not covered here. That’s the deal with many functional labs, unfortunately!
Will insurance cover the costs for our sessions?
Depending on your insurance plan and health conditions, insurance might cover your sessions. If you think this is the case, reach out to me and we can figure it out first before you purchase the package. This would bring the cost down to $605.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes! You can pay in full at $929, or do a down payment of $670 and the 2nd payment ($259) one month later.
Can you just order the labs for me but skip the 1-on-1 appointments?
Eek - nope! The DUTCH test is a very complicated and detailed test to fully assess. Trust me - you will want someone to review the results with you to understand what it all means, otherwise, it will be a total waste of money. And then you’ll also be given suggestions on how to make adjustments to your lifestyle!
Do you have more questions that haven’t been answered?
Feel free to shoot me an email at lauren@plantingrootsnutrition.com or set up a free 20-minute discovery call to chat more!
“Lauren gave caring and gentle help guiding me in learning about my nutritional gaps and things that were slowing down my body. It was a true pleasure to work with her! Highly recommend.”