Best Hormone Testing in Salt Lake City

What conventional hormone testing misses

Standard panels in Utah typically include TSH and maybe a total testosterone or estradiol. That is often the entire picture most patients get. It is not enough.

TSH alone misses Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3, and thyroid antibodies
Total testosterone does not account for SHBG or bioavailable fractions
Cortisol rhythm requires 4 time-points across the day — not a single blood draw
DHEA-S, progesterone, and estradiol should be interpreted in cycle context

What we test for hormone balance

Depending on your presentation, Dr. Thomas will recommend a subset of the following — nothing more, nothing less.

Full thyroid panel: TSH, Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3, TPO, TgAb
4-point salivary or urinary cortisol with DHEA
Sex hormones in cycle context: estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, SHBG
Insulin, fasting glucose, and HbA1c to evaluate metabolic impact
Inflammation markers that drive hormone dysfunction: hs-CRP, homocysteine

Who it helps

Patients with unexplained weight changes, sleep disruption, perimenopausal symptoms, low libido, brain fog, PMS that is getting worse, or "just not feeling like myself" — especially when prior hormone tests came back "normal."

Local authority

Dr. Thomas has served Salt Lake City, Sandy, Draper, Park City, and the greater Wasatch Front for more than a decade. Lab draws can be completed at any Utah LabCorp location or via mail-in Evexia kits.

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Frequently asked

What patients usually ask first.

How is this different from my OB/GYN or primary care hormone tests?+

Most Utah primary care offices run basic TSH and, for women, maybe estradiol and progesterone on a single day. Functional hormone testing spans a full 24-hour rhythm for cortisol, includes thyroid antibodies, and interprets sex hormones against cycle phase and SHBG — which fundamentally changes what "normal" means.

Do I need a referral?+

No. Functional Neurology & Sleep is a direct-access clinic. You can start with Essential Wellness Labs or book a consultation without a referral.

Will insurance cover the testing?+

Many panels are covered under standard diagnostic codes. Evexia mail-in options are direct-pay but often HSA/FSA eligible. The clinic can provide documentation either way.