Micronutrient Testing in Honolulu and Kailua

Vitamins, minerals, amino acids and fatty acids are the raw materials for hormones, energy, immune function and brain chemistry. When one runs low, symptoms can show up long before a standard blood panel looks abnormal.

Dr. Allison Nabours, ND uses functional micronutrient testing to see what your body actually needs. Instead of guessing with supplements, your plan is based on your own results.

The tests Dr. Nabours uses

Dr. Nabours chooses the test, or combination of tests, that fits your symptoms and goals.

Genova NutrEval is the most complete picture. It looks at vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, amino acids and essential fatty acids, along with markers of energy production, detoxification, oxidative stress and gut health. It uses a blood sample and a urine sample. Learn more about NutrEval.

Doctor's Data RBC Elements measures essential minerals and toxic metals inside your red blood cells. Because red blood cells live about four months, it reflects longer-term levels of minerals like magnesium, zinc and selenium, and exposure to metals like lead and mercury.

Mosaic Diagnostics Organic Acids Test (OAT) is a single urine sample. It gives clues about nutrient needs, energy production, neurotransmitter balance, detox pathways and yeast or bacterial overgrowth in the gut. Because it needs no blood draw, it works well for children.

Choosing the right test: NutrEval gives the fullest picture. The OAT is often the first choice for children or when gut and yeast concerns are the focus. RBC Elements is used when minerals or toxic metals are the main question. Sometimes two tests are combined.

Who may benefit

Micronutrient testing is often helpful for:

Couples preparing for pregnancy, including male partners
Women with hormone imbalance, PCOS, endometriosis or perimenopause symptoms
Children with autism, PANS/PANDAS, picky eating or restricted diets
Patients with mast cell disorders or Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Mold and mycotoxin illness or chronic infections
Ongoing fatigue, brain fog, anxiety or poor sleep
Digestive problems that affect nutrient absorption

What to expect

First visit. Dr. Nabours reviews your history and symptoms, then recommends the test that fits. First visits are 60 to 90 minutes.
Collecting samples. Urine samples are collected at home with a kit. Tests that need blood are drawn at a lab. Results usually take 2 to 3 weeks.
Reviewing results. You'll go over the results together in a follow-up visit, in person or by telemedicine.
Your plan. Dr. Nabours builds a targeted plan of nutrients, diet changes and other support based on your results. Retesting may be suggested later to track progress.

Aloha Natural Medicine is out-of-network with insurance. We provide superbills you can submit for possible reimbursement, and HSA and FSA cards are accepted. Lab fees are separate from visit fees.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to fast before testing?

Some tests need a fasting blood draw or a first-morning urine sample, and some supplements may need to be paused for a few days. Dr. Nabours will give you clear instructions for your specific test.

Can my child do this testing?

Yes. The Organic Acids Test uses only a urine sample, so it's easy for children, including those with autism or PANS/PANDAS.

How long do results take?

Most results come back in 2 to 3 weeks. You'll review them with Dr. Nabours in a follow-up visit, in person or by telemedicine.

Why not just a regular blood test?

Standard blood work checks a few nutrients in the blood serum, where levels are tightly controlled and can look normal even when cells are running low. Functional testing looks at many more nutrients, plus how your body is using them.

Book a visit

Dr. Nabours sees patients in Honolulu on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, and in Kailua on Thursday. Book online or call (808) 772-0225.