Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
hs-CRP is a marker, not a diagnosis
We will decline uninterpretable 80-marker wellness panels.
Clinical scope of Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing in Broward County
Psychiatric lab testing is not a personality quiz.
Pharmacogenetic testing changes probabilities for some drugs.
Local context for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing in Broward County
You drive across Broward County for a draw that Quest around the corner could do.
Results portal with no clinician.
Iron studies incomplete (no ferritin).
From intake to follow-up: Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Pick the smallest panel that could change the plan.
Share with PCP with consent.
Document limitations.
Repeat out-of-range values.
Questions we hear about Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Office for interpretation?
0 min from Hollywood if in-person.
Insurance?
Varies by test. We discuss non-covered costs.
Telehealth results?
If you are in Florida.
Do you treat based on Instagram optimal ranges?
No. We use clinical context.
Hormones?
Timed, not pellet bait.
Can I refuse?
Yes.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Refer critically abnormal (e.g., severe anemia, thyrotoxicosis).
GeneSight after trial history.
Privacy of genetic data.
Do not ignore lithium levels for a wellness panel.
What we rule in — and rule out
Treatment-resistant depression with never-checked B12/ferritin/TSH.
Fatigue, cold intolerance, hair loss, or weight change suggesting thyroid/iron.
Patient request after counseling on limits.
hs-CRP mood still needs a hypothesis.
How this differs from a 15-minute med check
GeneSight is not a crystal ball.
Normal labs + real illness is common. We stay.
Wellness influencers sell panels. We sell decisions.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Request a Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing visit by calling (888) 307-2199 or using the booking form. Bring current medications, prior labs, and a list of what has already been tried.
Start with one thorough Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
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.