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At RHNC we focus on thorough patient assessment prior  to initiating any treatment protocol.   All our patients will  have an access to numerous laboratory tests as clinically indicated and advised by their naturopathic doctor (additional fees and charges will apply).  

 

The following are the examples of the laboratory tests we carry:

Laboratory Services

Laboratory tests naturopathic clinic
Food Sensitivity Tests

The IgG blood spot test measures levels of IgG antibodies to 

different foods in delayed onset allergies.

IgG testing for food   is not considered diagnostic, however correlations in the food types can reveal underlying sensitivities not previously known.

SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth)

SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) is a condition in which abnormally large numbers of bacteria – the types that are normally found in the large intestine – are present in the small intestine.

The Hydrogen/Methane breath test is a reliable and convenient method to help in assessing and classifying dysbiosis and SIBO.

Comprehensive Cardiovascular Risk Assessment:
Measures Lipoprotein Particles

This test takes conventional cholesterol  testing a  few steps further and measures the size and density of the LDL low 

density lipoprotein ("bad cholesterol") particles. 

This test helps to identify dyslipidemia (abnormal amounts of lipid in the blood) before it becomes apparent through conventional testing, and provides more accurate cardiovascular risk assessment.

 

The smaller the particles are the easier they adhere to the

arterial wallswhich leads to further oxidation and arterial

plaque formation.  In other words, patients with the same LDL values might have different cardiovascular risk levels based on the size and number of the LDL particles. The test also measures oxidized (damaged) LDL and specific protein constituents of lipoproteins (apolipoproteins) that serve as independent risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

 

Hair Mineral Analysis

Evaluates for chronic exposure to toxic elements, such as lead, mercury or arsenic (i.e. "heavy metals"). It also provides information on the absorption and assimilation of essential, nutritionally important  minerals (e.g. iron, copper, zinc). 

 

Fatty Acid Profile

The test measures the percentage of fatty acids in red blood cells: good fats (omega-3 and omega-6  fatty acids) and bad fats (trans fatty acids or trans fats). The current research shows  that it is important to have the right balance of omega-3 and 6 fatty acids to reduce inflammation.

 

Trans fats are known to raise the "bad" LDL cholesterol and have other detrimental effects on health. The test is also used to evaluate the efficacy of the EFAs (essential fatty acids,

e.g.derived from fish oil) supplementation program.

Common Panel Tests

 

  • Complete Blood Count and ferritin

  • Electrolytes

  • Glucose fasting and random

  • Liver function tests

  • Thyroid function tests

  • Lipid assessment (including cholesterol, HDL-C, triglycerides, calculated LDL-C and Cholesterol/HDL ratio)

  • Hormonal Panel tests (e.g. estrogen, progesterone and precursors, free testosterone, DHEAS, prolactin)

  • Vitamins: vitamin B12, vitamin D, 25 hydroxy

  • Immunology tests:  rheumatoid factor (RF),  anti-nuclear antibodies (ANA/ANF), anti-thyroid antibodies, C-reactive protein and other tests

  • Prostate specific antigen (PSA)

  • Fecal occult blood test

  • Microbiology tests: urine, stool culture, stool for ova and parasites

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