Starting the journey into functional medicine can feel overwhelming—the information, the protocols, the supplements, and especially the upfront costs. It’s an investment, and while it’s absolutely worth it, I quickly realized there are smart ways to cut down some of the expenses along the way.
One of those ways is through Link2Labs testing.
Now before you think this is another boxed lab kit that gives you 100 biomarkers for one set price—this isn’t that. Link2Labs is completely customizable and available to anyone looking to order anywhere from one test to a hundred. You can get exactly what your doctor recommends. Let me walk you through my family’s experience and how it works.
Our Story
Through a friend’s recommendation, we recently started working with a Physician Assistant at a local functional medicine clinic. We knew from the start that going the functional route could be expensive—especially the lab work. Our first appointment was great, and we were ready to move forward with testing. Some of the genetic panels had to be processed through specialty third-party labs, but a large portion of the bloodwork could be handled locally. Then came the quote: over $3,000 just for labs.
Thankfully, that same friend had warned me ahead of time and mentioned a resource that could help cut down costs. When I saw the estimate, I immediately called her for details—and that’s when she introduced me to Link2Labs.
After creating an account, we uploaded the lab order from our clinic and searched for those exact tests in their database. Within minutes, we found every one of them available. We ordered the same labs through Link2Labs for just $500—same lab draw location, same process, same results—just a fraction of the cost.
The same labs for a fraction of the cost.
One thing I really appreciate about Link2Labs is that it’s a family-run business with a genuinely big heart. Their founder, Wayne, isn’t just in the direct-to-consumer lab space—he’s in the helping-people business, and it shows. If you can’t find a specific lab test on their website, you can email him directly and he’ll often be able add it for you.
It’s rare to find that level of care and responsiveness anymore, and it makes a huge difference when you’re navigating something as overwhelming as functional medicine.
Here’s how it works:
You get your lab order from your doctor.
Create an account on link2labs.com.
Search for those exact tests.
Add them to your cart and pay online.
Link2Labs generates a lab order that you can take to any nearby draw site.
You go through the same process you normally would, and results are sent directly to you and your doctor.
It was easy, fast, and saved us literally thousands of dollars.
For anyone working with a functional or holistic doctor, this is a game-changer. It makes the process far more accessible without sacrificing accuracy or quality—and it gives you a little breathing room to keep investing in your health journey.
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