Functional Health and Prevention
Functional Health Tampa & Temple Terrace | Altera Wellness
Functional Health & Prevention
Functional Health & Prevention at Altera Wellness in Temple Terrace, serving Tampa begins with your symptoms, history and goals. Testing should answer a clinical question and be interpreted alongside your wider medical care.
Book a Virtual Appointment
Your Health, Decoded:
A Deeper Look Inside
Our comprehensive blood panel evaluates critical biomarkers across key organ systems and physiological processes, with tests selected according to clinical need and interpreted with your medical history.
Minerals
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Calcium
- Phosphate
- Chloride
Immune Regulation
- Immunoglobulins (IgA, IgG, IgM)
- White Blood Cell Differential
- Lymphocyte Subset Panel
Heart
- Lipid Profile (Total Cholesterol, LDL, HDL, Triglycerides)
- High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein
- Apolipoprotein B
Thyroid
- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
- Free T3 and Free T4
- Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies (TPOAb)
Liver
- Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
- Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)
- Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
- Bilirubin
Kidneys
- Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
- Creatinine
- Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)
- Urinalysis
Hormones
- Cortisol
- DHEA-Sulfate
- Estradiol
- Testosterone
- Progesterone
Male Health
- Total and Free Testosterone
- Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)
- Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin (SHBG)
Female Health
- Estradiol
- Progesterone
- Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
- Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Metabolism
- Fasting Glucose
- Hemoglobin A1c
- Insulin
- Lipoprotein(a)
Nutrients
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin B12
- Ferritin
- Magnesium
- Zinc
<strong>At Altera</strong>, diagnostic testing options cover <strong>hormonal, metabolic, cardiovascular, immune,</strong> and <strong>nutritional systems</strong>. Selection should reflect your symptoms, history and current treatment.
Available lipid testing includes apolipoprotein B, lipoprotein(a), triglycerides and LDL particle analysis. Cardiovascular assessment should consider the whole risk profile; discuss which tests are indicated and how results could affect care.
<strong>Metabolic testing options</strong> include hemoglobin A1C, fasting insulin and high-sensitivity CRP. A1C estimates average blood glucose and does not directly measure insulin resistance. These tests need clinical interpretation and do not by themselves provide a complete metabolic diagnosis.
<strong>Hormone testing options</strong> include total and free testosterone, estradiol, DHEA-S, cortisol, SHBG, LH, FSH and other sex hormones. Tests should address a clinical question and be interpreted with symptoms, medicines and relevant timing.
<strong>Thyroid testing options</strong> include TSH, free T3, free T4 and related antibodies. Testing should address a clinical question. The USPSTF finds insufficient evidence to assess routine screening in nonpregnant adults without symptoms.
<strong>Female-specific testing options</strong> include progesterone and assessment of cyclical hormone patterns. <strong>Male testing options</strong> include testosterone and PSA. Discuss the benefits, limitations and follow-up required for any proposed hormone testing or prostate-cancer screening.
Testing options include IGF-1, DHEA-S and biological age calculators. IGF-1 helps evaluate growth-hormone-related conditions when clinically indicated; it is not a stand-alone test of aging, cellular repair or recovery. A biological age estimate does not by itself establish a treatment need.
<strong>Nutrient testing options</strong> include vitamin D, B12, ferritin, magnesium, zinc, folate and the omega-3 index. Testing may be useful when a deficiency is suspected; finding and treating a deficiency differs from promising general cognitive or immune enhancement.
Available <strong>liver-related tests</strong> include ALT, AST, ALP and bilirubin. Ask which are relevant to your symptoms, medicines or monitoring needs and how abnormal results would be evaluated.
Available <strong>kidney-related tests</strong> include creatinine, eGFR, BUN and urinalysis. Testing should respond to medical history and clinical need; discuss how findings may influence treatment decisions.
Available <strong>electrolyte and mineral tests</strong> include sodium, potassium, calcium, phosphate and chloride. Results require interpretation alongside medical history, medicines and other findings.
A <strong>complete blood count (CBC)</strong> is available as part of clinical assessment. It does not by itself establish immune readiness or explain every symptom.
Available <strong>immune testing</strong> includes immunoglobulin panels and white blood cell subsets. Testing should answer a specific clinical question; a broad panel is not a general measure of resilience.
Optional <strong>sexual health screenings</strong> are available for those who opt in. Discuss appropriate testing for your circumstances and how results and follow-up will be handled.
Testing complements clinical care. More tests do not automatically produce a more useful assessment. <strong>Your era starts now. Alter your health. Redefine your future.</strong>
Precision Testing.
Personalized Longevity.
100+ Biomarkers
Our advanced laboratory testing options include over 100 biomarkers. Tests are selected according to clinical need and interpreted with your symptoms, history and medicines; more tests do not automatically provide a more useful assessment.
Join the Member-Era
- Access advanced testing to assess key biomarkers and support proactive, informed treatment decisions
Personalized Consultation
- Meet one-on-one with a board-certified physician who designs a tailored plan based on your unique needs
Tailored Treatment Plan
- Enjoy exclusive rates on therapies—from GLP-1 weight loss medications and testosterone therapy to specialized skincare—so you can optimize your health with confidence
Ongoing Monitoring & Support
- Seamlessly explore Medical Weight Loss, Cellular Optimization, and Hormone Optimization, all under the guidance of your dedicated care team at Altera Wellness in Temple Terrace, serving Tampa
Questions about your treatment
Do I need every test shown on the functional health page?
Not necessarily. Testing should be chosen for a clinical question, symptoms, history and relevant screening guidance. Ask which tests are proposed, why they are useful and how the results could change care before choosing a panel.
Does an abnormal result always mean I have a disease?
No. Results outside a reference range may need confirmation or interpretation, and false-positive and false-negative results can occur. Medicines, supplements, food and test preparation can affect results. Review findings with the clinician rather than treating an isolated number.
Do I need to fast or stop supplements before blood testing?
Preparation depends on the tests ordered. Follow the instructions provided for your panel and tell the team about medicines and supplements. Do not stop prescribed medication unless your clinician specifically directs you to do so.
What can an A1C test tell me?
A1C estimates average blood glucose over roughly three months and can help diagnose or monitor diabetes. It is not a direct measure of insulin resistance. Some conditions affect its accuracy, and an abnormal diagnostic result may need confirmation.
Is IGF-1 a test of how well I am aging?
IGF-1 testing helps assess growth-hormone-related conditions when clinically indicated. It does not provide a stand-alone verdict on cellular repair, athletic recovery or the need for anti-aging treatment. Ask why the test is relevant to your symptoms or medical history.
Should preventive testing replace my primary care?
Preventive assessment should fit with your wider medical care. Share relevant results and current treatment information with the clinicians involved, and keep recommended screening and management of existing conditions up to date. Ask who will review abnormal findings and arrange any needed follow-up.
