Lab Testing & Analysis in Davisville
In-House Lab Testing
The following are Lab Testing & Analysis in Midtown Toronto that your Naturopathic Doctor can perform at the clinic.
Lab Test Requisition
Your Naturopathic Doctor can order tests and analyze results for diagnosis and screening. Please note that your Naturopathic Doctor can provide analysis for imaging results but cannot be ordered.
In-House Lab Testing
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Breath Tests
This test can provide information about H. pylori, intestinal permeability, SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) and carbohydrate malabsorption (i.e. lactose).
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Gynaecological Pap Smear & Vaginal pH
This test includes Papinoclau or gram stain testing and screening information for abnormal cervical cells and vaginal bacteria or yeast.
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Throat Culture
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Urinalysis
This test provides valuable diagnostic and screening information about the health of our kidneys, liver, diabetic markers, and can diagnose a urinary infection. More advanced urine tests can also detect levels of oxidative stress, calcium levels, toxic metals, adrenal function, hormone regulation and digestive health.
Lab Test Requisition
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Adrenal & Cortisol Panel
This test typically includes testing of cortisol saliva or urinary levels that provides valuable information to address the body's ability to cope with fatigue and stress.
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Comprehensive Blood Work
Naturopathic Doctors can request a extensive list of blood tests. Requisition for blood work will be based on the individual's medical history and required testing for diagnosis, screening and health for optimal treatment plans. For a list of which blood tests are available in Ontario, click the link below: https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/900683
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Comprehensive Stool Analysis with Parasitology
This test allows for a better understanding about gut and overall health by giving insight to digestion , absorption of food, levels of beneficial bacteria, inflammation, immunity, and enzyme activity in the gut. It also tests for presence of parasites, fungus, and bacteria pathogens.
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DUTCH Analysis Test
Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones. This is an advanced testing of female and male hormones and their metabolites. This test allows for a better understanding of how the body is processing hormones and how to target optimal treatment.
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Fatty Acid Testing
This test provides insight to inflammation and oxidation on a cellular level that can lead to cardiovascular disease and chronic inflammatory disorders.
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Food Sensitivity Testing
aka IgG Testing. This test measures specific IgG antibodies you may have towards specific foods. This helps in detecting sensitivity, aggravations and inflammation that the foods produce in the body. Food sensitivities can cause headaches, fatigue, joint pain, skin disorders, digestive concerns and brain fog.
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Hair Analysis Testing
This test measures exposure to heavy metals and nutritional deficiencies by examining concentration in the hair tissue.
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Hormone Panel
This test can include urine panel or salivary panel and can provide valuable information for male and female hormones, cortisol levels, adrenal function and thyroid function. Common hormones tested are estradiol, testosterone, progesterone, DHEAs, cortisol, T3, T4 and selenium. Inquire for more details.