Naturopathic Doctors are extensively trained in lab diagnosis and interpretation.  Depending on your particular health concerns, an ND may recommend that specific lab testing be conducted to better assess your condition and to help monitor your treatment progress.  

Standard Lab Testing

Naturopathic Doctors are licensed to draw blood and order standard lab testing (blood, stool, urine, saliva) comparable to the testing your family physician would order.  Lab testing requisitioned by an ND in Ontario, however, is not covered by OHIP.  A separate fee structure is in place for ND requisitioned lab tests for patients who find it more convenient to use this option versus going through a family physician. Examples of these tests include: Iron Panel, Blood Cholesterol and Triglycerides, Thyroid Panel, Complete Blood Count, Liver Enzyme Levels, Kidney Function Testing, Blood Glucose Testing, H Pylori Breath Test and Stool Ova & Parasite Testing. We use a lab called Gamma Dynacare for our standard lab testing requisitions.

*We recommend that patients bring copies of previous lab results to their initial appointment at our clinic.

In-House Lab Testing

We also offer a number of useful lab tests that are conducted in our clinic. These include:

  • Urinalysis
  • Random Blood Glucose
  • Body Index Assessments
  • Indican Test for Bowel Toxicity
  • Zinc Tally Test for Zinc Deficiency
  • Strep A Test
  • Celiac Rapid Blood Test

Specialized Lab Testing

In addition to standard lab testing and in-house testing, we offer a broad selection of specialized tests to better assess digestion, hormonal imbalances and heavy metal toxicities.  These include:

  • IgG Food Allergy Panel - 96 Foods (finger prick, blood spot)
  • Comprehensive Stool Analysis (with or without Parasitology)
  • Celiac Panel (finger prick, blood spot)
  • Female Hormone Panel (saliva)
  • Estrogen Metabolism Ratio (urine)
  • Male Hormone Panel (saliva)
  • Urinary Thyroid Assessment
  • Adrenal Function Panel (saliva)
  • Hair Element Analysis (45 essential & toxic elements)
  • Yeast Culture
  • Diatest Breath Test for Insulin Resistence

For more information on any of these lab tests, please call the clinic at 647-330-1551.