Beyond Uric Acid: Using Microbiome Testing to Manage Gout
September 12, 2025 – 2PM EST
Gout is traditionally viewed as a uric acid issue—but what if we looked deeper? In this webinar, we’ll explore how advanced microbiome diagnostics can uncover hidden contributors to gout and metabolic dysfunction. Join us as we walk through the GI-MAP stool test alongside the new StoolOMX add-on, highlighting the unique insights these tools offer into gut health, inflammation, bile acid metabolism, and more.
Using a real-world clinical case, we’ll connect the dots between gut dysfunction and gout, and discuss how these findings can translate into targeted, personalized treatment strategies. Whether you’re new to functional testing or looking to sharpen your clinical application, this session is designed to give pharmacists actionable tools to elevate patient care.
Free Webinar Learning Objectives:
- Explain the limitations of viewing gout solely as a uric acid disorder and recognize the broader metabolic and inflammatory factors contributing to its development.
- Interpret GI-MAP™ and StoolOMX™ microbiome test results in the context of gout, including insights into gut dysbiosis, inflammation, and bile acid metabolism.
- Apply microbiome data to create targeted, evidence-based interventions using nutrition, lifestyle modification, and gut-focused therapies to support gout management.
Your Webinar Instructor
Dr. Amber Sereda, ND
Dr. Amber Sereda, ND is a Naturopathic Doctor based in British Columbia, Canada, with a clinical focus on digestive health. In her private practice, she specializes in the treatment of complex gastrointestinal conditions. Dr. Sereda is also part of the Medical Education team at Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory, where she supports healthcare providers across North America in interpreting the GI-MAP test and integrating its insights into patient care. She contributes to the development of clinical education aimed at advancing knowledge in the field of microbiome and gastrointestinal health. With a deep passion for gut health and provider education, Dr. Sereda is committed to improving patient outcomes and advancing integrative approaches to wellness.
Who We Are
At Functional Medicine CE, our goal is to provide quality education where you can learn from the industries leading educators from the comfort of your home.
We’ve expanded our offerings to now include nurse, nurse practitioners, physicians as well as pharmacists.
What You’ll Learn
Join us for a case-based webinar exploring how the GI-MAP™ and StoolOMX™ stool tests can reveal deeper contributors to gout beyond uric acid. Learn how to interpret microbiome data related to inflammation, bile acid metabolism, and gut-immune interactions—and how to apply these insights to create targeted, root-cause interventions for patients with metabolic dysfunction and gout.