Diagnostic Testing · San Diego
Diagnostic Testing in San Diego, the data behind how you feel
You’ve had bloodwork before. Maybe it came back “normal” and you still don’t feel like yourself. Maybe it came back with a few flags and a portal message, and nobody walked you through it. Testing is only useful when someone reads it with you and helps you decide what to do next.
At Saffron & Sage, testing is ordered by our licensed medical team after an assessment, reviewed with you in plain language and built into a personal Holistic Health Plan. You can book it à la carte or as part of a membership.
- Up to 72 biomarkers from one blood draw
- Every result reviewed by our licensed medical team
- A personal 30-page Holistic Health Plan, not just a lab report
- Re-tested every 3 to 6 months to track your progress
- In-house blood draws, plus at-home kits
- Book online and pay at checkout
- HSA, FSA and LSA welcome, always gratuity-free
- Session
- About 1 hour
- Cost
- 1 medical credit · first visit $250
- Practitioners
- Naturopathic Doctors, overseen by our Medical Director
- Payment
- HSA, FSA and LSA welcome
- Where
- 2555 State St, San Diego
New patients
How much does Diagnostic Testing cost? Two ways to start
Diagnostic Testing is paid for with medical credits. Start with a single first appointment, or add a consultation so our team can take a fuller history and review your labs, if you have them.
1 medical credit
Your first Diagnostic Testing appointment
- A health review with a Naturopathic Doctor
- Tests chosen for your history and goals
- Results explained in plain language
Medical credit + consultation
First appointment + consultation
- Your first Diagnostic Testing appointment
- A full consultation and health history, a $300 value, included
- Lab review if you bring recent results
New patients. Through November 26, 2026. Book online and pay at checkout. HSA, FSA and LSA welcome. We are direct pay and do not bill insurance; superbills are available on request.
After your first visit
Book Diagnostic Testing as you need it with medical credits, or save with a monthly plan from $275/month. See monthly plans
Not sure Diagnostic Testing is right for you?
Talk it through on a free discovery call first. Book a discovery call
Why patients book
Why our patients book Diagnostic Testing
These are the reasons we hear most from people across San Diego, from Little Italy and Downtown to Mission Hills, Hillcrest and North Park. Your Doctor will ask what is going on and recommend only the tests that fit.
“Normal” results, not feeling normal
Standard lab ranges flag clear problems. Our Doctors also look at where you sit in the range and how markers relate to each other.
Why measuring beats guessing →Fatigue you can’t explain
Tired all the time, even when you sleep, and tired of hearing that it’s just stress.
Cortisol testing, explained →Digestion that is always “off”
Bloating, irregularity or food reactions that come and go without a clear pattern.
What microbiome testing shows →Hormone and cycle changes
Perimenopause, cycle shifts, low drive or mood changes that you want to understand.
Hormone testing and perimenopause →Heart health in the family
A parent or sibling with heart disease, and you want a closer look at your own markers.
Heart health lab markers →Guessing at supplements
A cabinet full of bottles and no idea which ones you actually need.
Micronutrient testing →Performance and longevity
You want a baseline now and a way to track how things change over the years.
Longevity biomarkers →Possible environmental exposures
Concern about mold in a home or office, or other exposures you want to rule in or out.
Mold testing, explained →
The basics
What is Diagnostic Testing?
Advanced Diagnostic Testing uses blood work, at-home kits and non-invasive tools to give your Doctor a more detailed picture of how your body is working, beyond a standard annual panel.
Depending on your history and goals, that might include a broad functional blood panel, micronutrient levels, a stool test for the gut microbiome, hormone testing or a vascular assessment. Every test is chosen for a reason. Your Doctor explains why it is recommended, what it measures and what it costs before anything is ordered.
We don’t make promises about results. Lab tests show where things stand at one point in time. They don’t diagnose everything, and not every test is right for every person. What testing does well is replace guesswork with information, so the next decision you make about your health is a better-informed one.
How testing fits into your care
You can always book testing à la carte. Testing is paired with an Integrative Physical so your Doctor sees the full picture, and results only help when someone interprets them, follows up and adjusts the plan over time. Members get preferred pricing and that ongoing follow-up built in.
Most people begin with an Integrative Physical, a 120-minute assessment that sets your baseline. Your results then shape a personal Holistic Health Plan, which can include Nutritional Therapy, Acupuncture and other care, with check-ins typically every 90 days.
What it feels like
You’ve had bloodwork before. Maybe it came back “normal” and you still don’t feel like yourself. Maybe it came back with a few flags and a portal message, and nobody walked you through it. Testing is only useful when someone reads it with you and helps you decide what to do next.
At Saffron & Sage, testing is ordered by our licensed medical team after an assessment, reviewed with you in plain language and built into a personal Holistic Health Plan. You can book it à la carte or as part of a membership.
Your visit
Your Diagnostic Testing appointment, step by step
Book online
Choose your appointment, pick your Doctor and a time, and pay at checkout. New patients start with the $250 first appointment.
Complete your intake
Complete your intake online before you arrive, so your time together starts focused on you.
Your appointment
Your practitioner reviews your intake and goals with you, then your appointment begins, tailored to what you need that day.
Your plan
Before you leave, you get clear next steps and a recommended rhythm for follow-up visits, which you can book online anytime.
Our sessions
Types of Diagnostic Testing we offer
Testing is recommended by your Doctor based on your needs, and a detailed overview of testing and pricing is given at your consultation. Your Doctor decides which tests to order during your Integrative Physical, then combines your lab results with that evaluation in your Lab Interpretation and follow-up check-ins. Results are usually re-checked every three to six months so you can see what is changing. Doctor visits use medical service credits.
1 medical credit
Functional Blood Work: the Saffron Panel
A broad blood panel that gives your Doctor a detailed baseline and a way to measure change over time. Often repeated every three to six months.
Functional Blood Work: the Saffron Panel1 medical credit
Micronutrient Testing
A blood test that looks at how specific vitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants are functioning in your cells. It helps your Doctor make supplement and nutrition suggestions based on data.
Micronutrient Testing1 medical credit
Microbiome Testing
An at-home stool test that looks at the gut microbiome and digestion. Results feed a nutrition and lifestyle plan. Often repeated every nine to twelve months.
Microbiome Testing1 medical credit
Hormone Testing
Blood or at-home testing that looks at sex hormones, thyroid and cortisol patterns when energy, sleep, mood or cycles have changed.
Hormone Testing1 medical credit
Immunity and Food Sensitivity Testing
Looks at immune markers and your response to a wide panel of foods, colorings and additives, so your nutrition plan is based on your results.
Immunity and Food Sensitivity Testing1 medical credit
Toxicity Testing
Looks at exposure to certain metals, mold-related compounds and other environmental toxins, when your history suggests it is worth checking.
Toxicity Testing1 medical credit
Mold and Mycotoxin Testing
A urine test that screens for toxins made by mold. Helpful for unexplained fatigue, brain fog, sinus or immune symptoms, or time spent in a water-damaged home or office.
Mold and Mycotoxin Testing1 medical credit
Heavy Metal Testing
Blood, urine or hair testing for metals such as lead, mercury, arsenic and cadmium, so any detox plan is based on data and done safely.
Heavy Metal Testing1 medical credit
Environmental Toxin and PFAS Testing
Screens for everyday chemical exposures, including PFAS (often called forever chemicals) and other environmental toxins linked to chronic symptoms.
Environmental Toxin and PFAS Testing1 medical credit
Gut Function and SIBO Testing
A breath test for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, plus stool culture and parasitology when bloating, irregularity or other gut symptoms need a closer look.
Gut Function and SIBO Testing1 medical credit
Gluten and Food Reactivity Panels
Advanced blood panels for gluten and wheat reactivity, cross-reactive foods, intestinal permeability and pathogen-related immune reactions.
Gluten and Food Reactivity Panels1 medical credit
Nutrition Genome DNA Test
A one-time DNA report on how your genes shape nutrient needs, metabolism, sleep, stress response and sensitivity to caffeine and alcohol.
Nutrition Genome DNA Test1 medical credit
Vaginal Microbiome Testing
A look at the balance of the vaginal microbiome to guide care for recurring symptoms and women’s health goals.
Vaginal Microbiome Testing1 medical credit
Organic Acids Test (OAT)
A urine test that looks at more than 70 markers related to digestion, energy production and neurotransmitter pathways.
Organic Acids Test (OAT)1 medical credit
Smart Vascular Dx
A non-invasive assessment of arterial stiffness and vascular health. Often chosen by people with a family history of heart disease.
Smart Vascular Dx1 medical credit
Galleri Multi-Cancer Screening
A blood test that screens for signals from many types of cancer. It is ordered by our medical team when appropriate, doesn’t diagnose cancer and doesn’t replace routine screenings like mammograms or colonoscopies.
Galleri Multi-Cancer ScreeningYour practitioners
Meet our Diagnostic Testing team
Testing is ordered and interpreted by our Naturopathic Doctors and overseen by our Medical Director, as part of one medical team.
MD
Dr. John Kasawa
Medical Director. Oversees the medical side of the clinic, including protocols, prescribing standards and safety.
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ND, MHSN
Dr. Alexander Aponte-Davila
Naturopathic Doctor and Nutritionist. Labs, gut and hormone health, nutrition, peptides and IV care.
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ND
Dr. Nazanin Ghetmiri
Naturopathic Doctor. Gut, endocrine and women’s health, hormones, Microneedling and IV care.
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Book your Diagnostic Testing
Choose your appointment, pick your Doctor and a time, then pay at checkout. New patients, start with the $250 first appointment below.
New to Saffron & Sage? Start with your first appointment for $250, normally $300.
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Location
Diagnostic Testing near Little Italy, San Diego
Saffron & Sage is in Mission Hills, just north of Little Italy, a short drive from Downtown, Bankers Hill, Point Loma and North Park. Many patients come in before or after work.
Hours: Monday and Thursday 8am to 2pm; Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8am to 8pm.
Questions
Diagnostic Testing FAQs
How much does advanced lab testing cost in San Diego?
At Saffron & Sage, Diagnostic Testing is paid for with medical credits. New patients can book a first appointment for $250 (normally $300) or a first appointment and consultation for $300 (normally $600). After that, book online and pay at checkout, or save with a monthly plan from $275 a month. HSA, FSA and LSA dollars are welcome.
Do I need to be a member to get tested?
No. Anyone can book Diagnostic Testing online and pay at checkout. Membership unlocks preferred pricing, member-only offers and events, and other perks.
How do I book Diagnostic Testing?
Book online on this page: choose your appointment, pick your Doctor and a time, and pay at checkout. New patients can start with the $250 first appointment. You can also call (619) 933-2340.
Which tests should I get?
That depends on your history, symptoms and goals, which is why testing starts with a consultation and usually an Integrative Physical. Your Doctor recommends specific tests and explains why each one is worth doing.
Is Diagnostic Testing covered by insurance or HSA?
We accept HSA, FSA, HRA and LSA funds. Your plan administrator decides which services are eligible, so please check with your plan. We are direct pay and do not bill insurance; superbills are available on request.
How is this different from the labs my regular Doctor orders?
Standard annual labs cover a core set of markers. Our panels can go broader, including micronutrients, the gut microbiome, hormones and vascular health, and every result is reviewed with you in a dedicated session.
Do blood draws happen at the clinic?
Yes. Blood draws are done in-house, usually within a week of your Integrative Physical. Some tests, such as stool or certain hormone tests, are at-home kits you return by mail.
Do I need to fast before a blood draw?
Some panels require fasting and some don’t. Your care team will tell you exactly what to do when your draw is scheduled.
Does the blood draw hurt?
Most people feel a quick pinch. If you get lightheaded around needles, tell us and we’ll have you lie down.
How long do results take?
It varies by test. Your team will give you a timeline when the test is ordered.
How often should I retest?
Functional blood work is often repeated every three to six months and microbiome testing every nine to twelve months, depending on your plan. Your Doctor will suggest a schedule.
Is the Galleri test right for me?
It is a screening test that some adults choose alongside, not instead of, recommended cancer screenings. Our medical team will talk through whether it makes sense for you. It doesn’t diagnose cancer, and a signal would need follow-up testing.
Can I bring in labs I already have?
Yes, please do. It helps your Doctor avoid repeating tests. You can also upload a report to our free Lab Overview Tool for a plain-language overview before your visit.
What happens if a result is concerning?
Your Doctor will explain it clearly and, if needed, refer you to a specialist or coordinate with your primary care physician.
Where are you located?
2555 State Street, Suite 101, San Diego, CA 92101, just north of Little Italy. The entrance is on West Maple Street. Call (619) 933-2340.
Free guide
Waiting on answers? Use the time well.
Our free guide to the stretch between symptoms and a clear answer. What the tests tell you, what is within your influence, and how to arrive at every appointment prepared.
- What the tests actually tell you
- What is genuinely within your influence
- The questions worth asking, in order
Ready when you are
Book your first Diagnostic Testing appointment
Start with a single first appointment for $250, or add a full consultation for $300, normally $600. Not sure yet? Our team will listen, explain your options and help you pick the right appointment and practitioner.
All medical services are provided by Kasawa Medical APC dba Saffron & Sage MD. Testing is ordered and overseen by our licensed medical team after an assessment, isn’t right for everyone, and doesn’t replace your primary care physician or age-appropriate screenings. Lab results are one part of a medical evaluation. If you have chest pain, trouble breathing or another emergency, call 911.