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Lab Services Calgary

What Lab Tests Do Naturopaths Use?

Targeted Testing for Deeper Answers

At our clinic, Dr. Marnie uses a comprehensive range of specialized lab tests from both Canadian and U.S.-based laboratories. Depending on your needs, tests may use saliva, serum, blood spot (finger prick), or urine samples to uncover what’s happening beneath the surface.

Types of Lab Tests Offered

🔬 Food Allergy & Sensitivity Testing

No more guesswork with elimination diets.
We use IgG blood testing (via serum or finger poke) to identify foods causing immune reactions. Your report will show:

  • Severe, moderate, or no reactivity

  • A personalized elimination plan

  • Guided reintroduction strategy to support long-term tolerance

🕒 Results available in approx. 2 weeks.

💧 Organic Acid Testing (OAT)

This urine-based test is a comprehensive snapshot of your metabolic health. It evaluates:

  • Detoxification pathways

  • Nutrient deficiencies

  • Gut microbiome markers

  • Neurotransmitter byproducts

✅ A highly cost-effective and non-invasive tool for in-depth assessment.

🧬 Genomic & Genetic Profiling

Genetic testing offers insights into your inherited predispositions and tendencies that may impact energy, mood, detox, and nutrient metabolism.
Example: A methylation issue may affect B12 use and neurotransmitter production—something that wouldn’t show in standard blood work.

🩸 Basic Blood Panels: CBC, Ferritin & Chemistry

Foundational bloodwork is key to understanding your overall health.
We partner with Calgary Lab Services to perform:

  • Complete Blood Count (CBC)

  • Iron/Ferritin levels

  • Electrolytes, liver/kidney function, and more

💡 Cost varies depending on the lab requisition.

🧪 Thyroid Serum Panels & Autoimmune Markers

A full thyroid panel can reveal the true state of your thyroid health, including:

  • TSH, Free T3, Free T4

  • TPO antibodies for autoimmune screening

  • Reverse T3 (a non-functional thyroid hormone often overlooked)

⚠️ Heavy Metal & Toxic Element Analysis

Using timed or 24-hour urine collection, we assess your body’s heavy metal burden.
With the help of a provoking agent, we can:

  • Measure how much metal is stored in tissues (muscle, brain, bone)

  • Design a detox protocol specific to your results

🌸 Hormone Testing & Fertility Profiles

Using serum and saliva, we analyze your hormonal rhythms in real time.
Timed testing helps identify:

  • Peak Estrogen, Testosterone, LH, FSH and Progesterone

  • Cycle irregularities, PMS, hormonal acne, and fertility blocks

  • Hormone absorption at the tissue level (via saliva)

💩 Stool, Yeast, & Parasitology Testing

Digestion is foundational. If food isn’t the issue, we investigate:

  • Yeast overgrowth & parasites

  • Fat, carb, and protein digestion

  • Probiotic levels & enzyme activity

These tests help pinpoint hidden digestive imbalances often missed in conventional testing.

Personalized Testing Plans Start with You

Every lab test is selected based on your individual symptoms, goals, and health history. Dr. Marnie offers a comprehensive 1-hour initial consultation to explore what testing may support your healing and optimization.

👉 book your consultation to start uncovering the root cause of your health concerns.

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