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Functional Lab Marker Correlation

Meaning

The clinical practice of systematically analyzing and interpreting the interrelationship between multiple laboratory biomarkers, moving beyond the simple comparison of individual results to established reference ranges. This correlation seeks to identify patterns, ratios, and subtle deviations across different physiological systems—such as the endocrine, metabolic, and inflammatory axes—to reveal the root cause of systemic dysfunction. It is a cornerstone of functional and personalized medicine for establishing a comprehensive patient phenotype.