LabDX - Functional Medicine Lab Interpretation and Care Planning Software
Labs aren’t the hard part. Deciding what to do with them is.
LabDX is a functional medicine lab interpretation and care-planning platform developed by Dr. Brandy Zachary (Dr. Z), DC, IFMCP, through the Functional Medicine Academy (FMA). It is built to help practitioners make structured decisions about which labs to order, how to interpret results, and how to build coherent care plans.
You’re not bad at labs. You’re tired of carrying the decisions alone.
LabDX gives you clinical clarity in minutes instead of hours — without second-guessing, over-ordering, or reopening charts at night.
Why labs quietly drain even great practitioners
Every patient becomes a decision maze.
Which lab do I start with? Is this finding subtle or urgent? Am I being thorough — or anxious? How do I explain this without a 15-minute monologue?
Then results come back. You review them. You walk away. You reopen them later. Then again that night.
Not because you’re careless — because everything feels connected and nothing feels clearly prioritized.
That cognitive load adds up. Over time, labs become one of the most expensive parts of your practice — not financially, but mentally.
LabDX exists for this exact reality.
Built from a decade of real clinical decisions.
Two tools. Two places where time disappears.
The “Which Lab?” Decision Tool — clarity before you ever order
Answers the question practitioners quietly carry into every intake: What actually matters first?
Guides you to the right lab now, what can wait, what belongs alongside it — and gives you patient-ready language so your decision is easy to explain and easy for patients to say yes to.
The Care Plan Builder — from information overload to a finished plan
This is where labs steal evenings.
Enter your intake data and lab findings. LabDX synthesizes them into a coherent, prioritized care plan — without forcing you into someone else’s protocol. Structure that supports the way you already think.
Most users report saving 1–5 hours per patient, and up to 10 hours on complex care plan development.
Not because the thinking disappears. Because the friction does.
What LabDX covers
60+ labs across blood, hormone, GI, toxin, autoimmune, nutrient, and specialty functional diagnostics — including GI-MAP, DUTCH, OATs, NutrEval, Vibrant panels, SIBO testing, CBC, CMP, thyroid, adrenal, and more. New labs added every month.
The only software worldwide that synthesizes GI-MAP, blood markers, DUTCH, urinalysis, OATs, and SIBO testing into one PDF report.
What practitioners say
There is nothing comparable at this level — and no pressure to stay if it ever stops fitting your practice.
“LabDX has been a lifeline in my practice. No more searching PubMed and multiple supplement resources for hours. This brings it all together in one efficient space.”
— Tara Sayers, RN, BSN
“It takes the guesswork out of lab interpretation — bridging the gap between numbers on a page and actionable decisions.”
— Paula J. Pretty, MSN, FNP-C
“This has truly helped me scale my practice and my confidence significantly. I would be burnt out if not for this resource.”
— Tara Sayers, RN, BSN
“Everything I need to analyze functional labs — clear, concise, and incredibly useful for both new learners and seasoned practitioners.”
— Cari Caraway, MSN, FNP-C
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is LabDX for?
LabDX is for functional medicine practitioners and health professionals who use — or want to confidently use — advanced labs in real clinical practice. It is built for practitioners who already know labs matter, but want more clarity, structure, and efficiency when deciding what to order, how to interpret results, and how to turn those findings into a usable care plan. It is helpful for both experienced practitioners and those newer to functional labs.
What does LabDX help with?
What types of labs does LabDX support?
LabDX supports functional medicine labs across blood, urine, saliva, stool, breath, and specialty diagnostics. Current automated interpretation includes tests and panels such as GI-MAP, DUTCH, OATs, SIBO testing, urinalysis, blood markers, thyroid, lipids, CBC, CMP, hormones, salivary cortisol, GI Effects, GI-360, NutrEval, Vibrant panels, and more. The lab menu continues to expand, with new tests added monthly.