Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
hs-CRP is a marker, not a diagnosis
Crisis is not a lab day.
Clinical scope of Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing in Broward County
Root cause psych labs still require a root-cause differential, not a shopping cart.
TSH in psychiatric evaluation is common because hypothyroidism mimics mood/cognitive complaints.
Questions we hear about Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Will you order a huge wellness panel?
Not as a default.
Genetic privacy?
We treat it as sensitive data.
Adrenal fatigue?
Not a diagnosis we sell.
Hormones?
Timed, not pellet bait.
Can I refuse?
Yes.
Crisis?
988/ER, not a draw center.
Local context for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing in Broward County
You were told you have 'adrenal fatigue' from a saliva kit of unclear validity.
A $2,000 panel with no interpretation.
GeneSight on day one with no medication history.
Monitoring and safety in Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Refer critically abnormal (e.g., severe anemia, thyrotoxicosis).
Document assay.
Duplicate-test check.
TSH + free T4; add T3 only if it changes management.
What we rule in — and rule out
Neuropathy plus metformin plus mood.
Treatment-resistant depression with never-checked B12/ferritin/TSH.
Before blaming 'just anxiety.'
Not indicated: curiosity panels.
How this differs from a 15-minute med check
GeneSight is not a crystal ball.
Normal labs + real illness is common. We stay.
Direct-to-consumer kits often lack context.
Visit flow for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Discuss cost/coverage.
Pick the smallest panel that could change the plan.
Treat, refer, or watch — with a date.
Give timing/fasting instructions.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
After Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
Questions about insurance, labs, or whether Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing can be done by video: call (888) 307-2199 before you book so the visit type matches the clinical need.
Related care
Clinician: Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Last medical review: 2026-09-21.
Florida telehealth psychiatry is available to established and new patients located in Florida at the time of the visit, subject to licensure and clinical appropriateness. An in-person evaluation at the Hollywood office may be recommended when a physical exam, vital signs, or a more complete diagnostic interview is needed.
This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It does not establish a provider-patient relationship. Always seek care from a qualified clinician for questions about a medical or psychiatric condition. If you are in crisis, call 988 or go to the nearest emergency department.