What Your Child’s Labs Aren’t Telling You (Yet!)
A parent-friendly guide to common lab markers used in functional medicine for PANS/PANDAS
When your child is struggling—but their labs keep coming back “normal”—it’s easy to feel dismissed or overwhelmed.
This guide offers a functional perspective on labs that may provide deeper insight into suspected Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) and PANDAS.
✅ Inside you’ll learn:
- The immune, infectious, and inflammatory markers we often run
- What each test looks for—and how it connects to symptoms
- Why conventional care may overlook these labs
- What to consider as next steps
While these labs don’t diagnose PANS/PANDAS, they can help uncover what’s going on beneath the surface—so your child can get support that actually helps.
📩Download now and take the first step toward clarity on your child’s symptoms.
Meet the Clinician Behind the Guide
Dr. Emily Gutierrez, DNP, IFM-CP, CCN, FMAPS, is a doctorally prepared nurse practitioner and co-founder of NeuroNutrition Associates. She holds advanced certifications in clinical nutrition and functional medicine, and is a Fellow of the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs (FMAPS). With over a decade of experience treating children with complex neuroimmune and behavioral conditions, Dr. Emily brings both clinical expertise and deep compassion to families navigating PANS/PANDAS.
This guide reflects the same thoughtful, root-cause approach she uses every day in practice—with practical insights to help parents feel more empowered and informed.
