Skip to content Fatigue that coffee doesn’t fix. Weight that won’t move despite doing everything right. Sleep that never feels restorative. Mood, libido, focus, recovery all shifting in ways that are hard to describe at a fifteen-minute appointment.
These experiences are real, and they are often measurable. Blood work turns a vague sense that something is off into objective data: thyroid function, hormone levels, blood sugar regulation, inflammatory markers, nutrient status, and metabolic health.
But a lab report is not the same thing as an answer. A page of reference ranges and flagged values, handed over without context, leaves most people more confused than before. The value isn’t in the draw. It’s in the interpretation.
At Remedy Medical Aesthetics & Wellness in Maple Grove, lab and bloodwork evaluation is a clinical service, not a product. You’re seen by a licensed Advanced Practice Provider who selects panels based on your history and goals, reviews your results with you directly, and explains what each marker means in the context of how you actually feel.
Fatigue is a symptom of hypothyroidism, iron deficiency, low testosterone, poor glycemic control, sleep apnea, and ordinary overwork. Guessing between them wastes months. Testing narrows the field.
A single result is a snapshot. A baseline is a reference point. If you later pursue hormone therapy, a medically supervised weight loss program, or any other ongoing care, your provider needs to know where you started both to guide decisions and to monitor safety over time.
Certain therapies aren’t appropriate for everyone. Baseline labs help your provider determine whether a treatment is a reasonable option for you, identify factors that require caution, and decide when a referral to another specialist is the right call. This is a safety step, not a formality.
Many metabolic and hormonal changes develop gradually. Trends across repeat testing often reveal a direction of travel long before a value crosses into an abnormal range-information you and your provider can act on.
Supplements, protocols, and programs chosen without data are expensive experiments. Testing first means the plan is built for your physiology.
Important: Lab evaluation at Remedy is designed to complement, not replace, care from your primary care physician. We do not provide emergency or urgent care. If your results indicate a condition requiring care outside our scope, your provider will discuss appropriate next steps and referral options with you.
Panels are selected individually. Depending on your history, symptoms, and goals, your provider may recommend testing across some or all of the following categories:
| Category | Commonly assessed markers |
|---|---|
| Thyroid function | TSH, Free T4, Free T3, thyroid antibodies |
| Hormone status | Estradiol, progesterone, total & free testosterone, DHEA-S, FSH, LH, SHBG |
| Metabolic & blood sugar | Fasting glucose, HbA1c, fasting insulin |
| Cardiovascular markers | Full lipid panel, apolipoprotein B and lipoprotein(a) |
| Nutrient status | Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, folate, ferritin, iron studies |
| Inflammation | hs-CRP, homocysteine |
| Organ function & CBC | Comprehensive metabolic panel, complete blood count |
| Additional testing | Cortisol, IGF-1, growth hormone (GH), PSA, and other tests as clinically indicated. |
Specific panels ordered are determined by your provider based on clinical assessment. Not every marker is appropriate or necessary for every patient.
Your draw is performed. Some panels require fasting; you'll receive clear preparation instructions in advance. The draw itself typically takes under fifteen minutes.
Samples are processed by our trusted lab partners and reviewed wby our providers at Remedy.
You return for a dedicated consultation in person. Your provider walks through your results marker by marker, explains what falls inside and outside reference ranges, connects the findings to your symptoms, and answers your questions. You leave with a written copy of your results.
Based on your results and preferences, your provider discusses options - which may include lifestyle and nutrition guidance, targeted supplementation, further testing, referral to another provider, or eligibility for services offered at Remedy such as hormone therapy or a medically supervised weight loss program. Treatment recommendations are individualized. No treatment is required, and no outcome is guaranteed.
Adults experiencing fatigue, weight changes, mood shifts, low libido, poor sleep, or brain fog
Anyone considering bioidentical hormone replacement therapy who needs baseline testing
Patients starting or continuing a medically supervised weight loss program
Women navigating perimenopause and menopause
Men evaluating age-related hormonal changes
Patients on ongoing therapy who require periodic monitoring labs
Health-focused adults who want objective data on their metabolic status
Not a fit if: you need emergency care, you are seeking a diagnosis for an acute illness, or you require services outside our providers’ scope of practice. In those cases, contact your primary care provider or seek urgent care.
At Remedy Medical Aesthetics & Wellness in Maple Grove, MN, we treat lab testing as a clinical service, not a transaction. Patients choose us because:
Every panel is reviewed by a licensed Advanced Practice Provider who explains what your results mean in the context of your symptoms, not just where they fall on a reference range.
Your provider selects testing based on your history, symptoms, and goals, so you’re not paying for markers that don’t apply to you.
You receive a one-on-one appointment to walk through your results marker by marker, not a printout left for you to interpret alone.
Baseline labs support safe, informed decisions if you pursue hormone therapy, medically supervised weight loss, or other services at Remedy.
Remedy Medical Aesthetics & Wellness serves patients from Maple Grove, Osseo, Plymouth, Brooklyn Park, Rogers, Corcoran, Champlin, Dayton, and the greater Twin Cities.
Remedy Medical Aesthetics & Wellness 7767 Elm Creek Blvd N, Suite 100 Maple Grove, MN
55369 (612) 568-5845
Remedy has its own dedicated entrance, enter below the Remedy sign, not through the main building entrance
No referral is required. You’ll meet with one of our licensed providers first, who will determine which panels are clinically appropriate for you based on your history and goals.
Lab evaluation at Remedy is a self-pay service. We can provide an itemized receipt you may submit to your insurer, though coverage is determined solely by your plan. HSA and FSA cards are accepted.
It depends on which panels are ordered. Fasting is typically required for glucose, insulin, and lipid testing. You’ll receive specific instructions before your appointment, including guidance on medications and supplements
Most results are available within EST 7-10 Business days. We’ll contact you to schedule your results review as soon as they’re in.
Yes – that’s the core of this service. You’ll have a dedicated consultation with a licensed provider who reviews each marker with you, explains what it means in the context of your symptoms, and answers your questions. You receive a written copy of your results to keep.
Standard reference ranges reflect statistical distribution across a broad population and are used to flag values that
fall outside expected limits. Some clinicians also consider narrower ranges when evaluating symptomatic patients. Your provider will explain how your individual results are being interpreted and why. Interpretation is always individualized and considered alongside your symptoms and history – a number in isolation does not determine care.
Baseline lab work is a standard part of evaluating whether hormone therapy is appropriate for a patient, and of monitoring safety during treatment. Your provider will discuss which testing is needed in your specific case.
Baseline testing helps your provider assess your metabolic status and determine whether a given program is a reasonable option for you. It also gives you a starting point to measure progress against.
Laboratory testing is one piece of clinical information among several. Diagnosis requires evaluation by a qualified clinician considering your full history, physical examination, and other findings. If your results suggest a condition requiring care beyond our scope, your provider will discuss appropriate referral options with you.
It varies. Patients on ongoing therapy typically require periodic monitoring at intervals set by their provider. Others may retest annually or after making significant changes. Your provider will recommend a schedule based on your situation.
All lab evaluations at Remedy are performed and reviewed by licensed Advanced Practice Providers, under the medical oversight of Kristina Thissen. Provider credentials and licensure information are available on our team page.
Yes. Remedy handles protected health information in accordance with HIPAA and applicable Minnesota law. See our Privacy Policy for details on how information is collected, used, and protected.
