Comprehensive wellness laboratory testing, reviewed with the physician who ordered it.
Wellness laboratory testing helps identify underlying causes of fatigue, weight gain, hair loss, hormone imbalance, decreased libido, vitamin deficiencies, and metabolic concerns.
Testing may include:
For most patients the only physical part of laboratory testing is a standard venous draw. A band is placed around the upper arm, the skin is cleaned, and a needle is inserted into a vein at the inner elbow. The needle is felt as a short sharp scratch; after that, most people report pressure rather than pain while the tubes fill. The whole thing is brief, and several tubes can be taken from a single draw, so a broad panel does not mean more needles.
Afterward you hold pressure over the site, and a small bruise is common and harmless. Some patients feel lightheaded during or after a draw — if that has happened to you before, say so beforehand, because a draw can be done lying down. Any concern about testing, including whether a particular panel is worth doing at all, belongs in your consultation.
Results help guide medical weight management, hormone optimization, vitamin injections, peptide therapy, and preventive wellness.
Every laboratory evaluation is reviewed with you by your physician to develop an individualized care plan. For patients across Cooper City, Davie, Weston and Pembroke Pines, that review is often the appointment that changes the plan — and it can be done in person or by secure telemedicine for eligible Florida patients.
Testing recommendations are individualized and based on your symptoms, medical history, and clinical evaluation.
It helps identify medical conditions that may contribute to symptoms.
Yes, when clinically indicated.
Yes.
Yes, they can identify many common medical causes.
Yes, results often guide personalized treatment.
Some tests require fasting.
Based on your treatment plan.
Yes.
Yes, when appropriate.
No. All labs provided by Ivy Wellness and Aesthetics are cash pay.
It is a standard venous draw from the inner elbow. A band is placed around the upper arm, the skin is cleaned, and the needle is felt as a short sharp scratch, followed by pressure rather than pain while the tubes fill. Several tubes can be taken from one draw, so a broad panel does not mean more needles. A small bruise afterward is common. If draws have made you lightheaded before, say so beforehand, and raise any concerns at your consultation.
Book laboratory testing with Dr. Ivy Lawson and start from data rather than guesswork.
Reviewed by Ivy Lawson, MD · Physician — Vascular & Interventional Radiology · Last reviewed September 2026. About Dr. Lawson
