Stethoscope and laboratory analysis
 

Lab Testing and Analysis

Naturopathic doctors offer basic and comprehensive laboratory testing as well as many functional medicine labs/tests found below. If indicated, patients are provided with a requisition to Life Labs or with test kits to be completed at home. 

Please note that naturopathic doctors do not bill under OHIP. Costs of these tests are covered by the patient. However, many extended health plans do cover part or all lab expenses. Inquire with your insurance provider to find out further coverage details.

Basic and Comprehensive Blood Tests

As part of a thorough assessment, Dr. Vanier ND may requisition any of the following tests:

  • Complete Blood Count (CBC) + Differential

  • Ferritin (iron) levels

  • Vitamin D (25OHD) - note: not typically covered by OHIP

  • B12 levels

  • RBC folate

  • Cardiovascular risk screening – Cholesterol Panel, Homocysteine, hsCRP

  • Blood sugars – fasting glucose, fasting insulin, HOMO-IR, HbA1c

  • Thyroid panel – TSH, free T4, free T3, anti-thyroid antibodies

  • Liver enzymes

  • Kidney function tests — eGFR, creatinine, BUN, albumin

  • Serum hormones – DHEA-S, free testosterone and total testosterone, estradiol (estrogen), estriol, progesterone, FSH, LH, prolactin

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) Breath Test

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) can look identical. Proper diagnosis of SIBO is important for treatment.

Comprehensive Stool Analysis and Parasitology

This test measures how effective (or ineffective) your digestion is. This test can be useful for individuals suffering from non-specific chronic gastrointestinal symptoms after red flags have been ruled out.

Male Hormone Tests

Hormone imbalances affect men, too, and are often overlooked. Conditions associated with a hormone imbalance in men include erectile dysfunction, weight gain, excess fat tissue in breast and abdominal regions, irritability, bone density loss, etc. 

Candida Testing

Candida is a type of yeast or fungus that is naturally found in the bowels. A candida overgrowth can cause a host of adverse symptoms that include gastrointestinal, vaginal, and skin issues.