At our office, we care about more than just your health — we care about protecting you from unnecessary financial stress. One area where patients are often caught off guard is with the cost of laboratory testing.
Why Lab Costs Vary So Much
The reality is that many Functional Medicine labs are considered “elective” by traditional insurance. This means insurance companies may not cover them — and if they do, the out-of-pocket costs are often shockingly high.
Fortunately, our office is part of a doctor co-op — a group of providers who’ve come together to gain buying power and negotiate near-wholesale pricing on labs. This allows us to pass significant savings directly to you.
A Real Patient Story
One of our patients recently took the comprehensive functional medicine panel we often run to their primary care provider (PCP) to see if insurance would cover it. Because the labs were considered “elective,” the quoted cost was:
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$5,000 out-of-pocket through their PCP.
Through our co-op pricing, that exact same panel (run through two separate laboratories, one serum and one saliva) cost the patient only:
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$600 cash.
That’s a savings of $4,400 for the same information — just by knowing where to look.
Always Ask for a Good Faith Estimate
Before you agree to any testing or procedures, we strongly encourage you to request a Good Faith Estimate from your provider. This is your right and helps you avoid unexpected financial surprises.
Learn more here:
👉 Understanding Your Good Faith Estimate
The Takeaway
- Lab costs can be ridiculously inflated.
- Our co-op model keeps prices at near-wholesale levels.
- Always request a Good Faith Estimate before saying yes.
We believe Functional Medicine should be accessible — not financially crippling. By using our co-op resources, patients save thousands while still receiving the best, most comprehensive testing available.