Advanced Diagnostic Testing

If you have been feeling “off” and have had routine blood work come back “normal”, you may be looking for a more comprehensive view of your health. With our 15 years of experience in hormone replacement, we have seen the need for more advanced diagnostic testing to help our patients get to the root cause of symptoms.

All testing kits are ordered and reviewed by a Carolina Hormone and Health Center provider, to ensure you are receiving the best test for your specific symptoms. We will then schedule a follow-up office visit to interpret your results and what this means for your health and lifestyle. The collection options and sample types vary by test.

Total Tests Available

7 Diagnostic Kits

Hormone Health

Full-Body Health

Food & Nutrients

• All testing kits are ordered & reviewed by a CHHC provider. 
• A follow-up office visit to interpret results is included.
• Collection options and sample types vary by test.

Test up to 300+ Biomarkers

These panels are additional, elective testing, separate from the standard labs required to start and monitor hormone therapy. Each one runs through Genova Diagnostics, a functional lab trusted by clinicians for over 40 years, and goes well beyond the two or three markers a standard physical checks.

Add what’s relevant to your goals; your provider can help you decide what, if anything, makes sense.

Essential Estrogens

Urine • At-Home Kit

  • Shows how your body breaks down & uses estrogen
  • Helpful for men and women on hormone therapy
  • Helps guide treatment plans
  • Finds inefficent or unuseful estrogen pathways

GI Effects Comprehensive Profile

Stool • At-Home Kit

  • Detailed stool analysis shows gut function
  • Checks for bacteria, parasites, yeast, & inflammation
  • Ideal for bloating, constipation, diarrhea, or stomach pain

Methylation Panel

Blood + Cheek Swab • In-Office

  • Examines the process controlling mood, energy, & toxin removal
  • Helpful for mood swings, low energy, heart health, or memory.
  • Guides your supplement plan.

Adrenal Stress Profile

Saliva • At-Home Kit

  • Checks cortisol and DHEA four times throughout the day
  • For people who feel fatigued, experience insomnia or anxiety
  • Reveals if stress is affecting your heart, blood sugar, or mood

Alzheimer’s Assessment

Blood • In-Office

  • Spots early warning signs of Alzheimer’s.
  • Recommended for adults 45+ who have noticed memory changes.
  • Helps rule out other causes & plan next steps.

Micronutrient Testing

Blood • In-Office

  • Checks vitamins & mineral levels inside your cells.
  • Great for fatigue, frequent illness, or trouble losing weight.
  • More complete than standard panel as it looks inside the cell..

Food Sensitivity Panel

Blood • In-Office

    IgE | Fast Reaction
  • Quick reactions: hives, swelling, or breathing trouble within minutes to hours.
  • Also checks for reactions to molds and airborne allergens.
  • IgE | Slow Reaction
  • Delayed symptoms (hours to days): bloating, headaches, skin rashes, joint pain, fatigue
  • Eat a wide variety of foods 2-3 weeks before testing for best results

How Does Diagnostic Testing Work?

We offer advanced Diagnostic Testing in both our Charleston, SC and Columbia, SC offices. Each panel has different collection and specimen requirements. Some panels offer at-home collection while others require in-office samples.
After specimens are received, our specialty lab partner then analyzes the necessary biomarkers through rigorous testing and combines results using an algorithm that highlights key focus areas for each patient. Results are typically received back to the office within 3 weeks.

Getting Started Is As Easy As … 1-2-3!

Contact Us

You can call us at one of our offices below: Charleston: 843-606-2530 Columbia: 803-454-8500 Or you can fill out one of our online forms.

Schedule Appointment

Your medical consultation will consist of a medical history review by a provider. Your provider will help guide you through which Diagnostic Testing Kit is right for your personal health.

Begin Hormone Therapy

Explore the findings of your test with our Providers, and finally and get to the root cause of what you are feeling. Start living your life again with customized guidance in Charleston, SC and Columbia, SC!

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