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Subclinical Diagnosis

Meaning

Subclinical Diagnosis refers to the identification of a physiological imbalance or early-stage pathology that does not yet meet the conventional diagnostic criteria for a fully expressed disease state but is nevertheless contributing to a patient’s symptoms or reduced High Quality Function. This diagnosis is often made by analyzing biomarkers against a functional Optimal Reference Range rather than the broad, standard “normal” range, revealing subtle but significant deviations in hormonal levels, metabolic markers, or inflammatory indicators. Recognizing these subclinical issues allows for preemptive Individualized Therapeutic Protocols to prevent the progression to overt disease.