laboratory diagnostic tests

Naturopathic doctors use such laboratory testing to assess for a diagnosis and monitor the progress of treatment or disease. Laboratory testing may include urinalysis, blood work and/or saliva testing and is a key aspect of a comprehensive medical intake. Ultimately, these tests help your practitioner evaluate your general state of health, determine the root cause of your illness, and guide the course of treatment. For more information on Dr. Marieta Buse and Naturopathic Medicine, click HERE.

We offer the following tests through Dr. Marieta Buse, ND:

(1)   Standard & comprehensive bloodwork & lab requisitions (via Lifelabs):

·       CBC – Complete blood count. This test determines how many red and white blood cells you have and reveals issues like anemia or infection.

·       TSH – Thyroid stimulating hormone. This marker indicates whether your thyroid is sluggish or overactive.

·       Ferritin – A long-term marker of iron levels. Low or suboptimal levels indicate anemia.

·       FBG & HgA1c – Fasting blood glucose and hemoglobin A1c. These tests reveal issues blood sugar regulation and can be markers for metabolic syndrome or diabetes.

·       Lipid panel – This panel includes serum triglycerides and cholesterol levels (HDL and LDL). Low levels of HDL and high levels of LDL are a risk factor for heart disease.

(2)   IgG Food sensitivities (via Lifelabs & Rocky Mountain Analytical)

·       Food sensitivities can be the root cause of various illnesses like depression, IBS, eczema, hypothyroidism, etc. This finger prick test determines your levels of IgG antibodies to up to 220 foods that include meats, grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and spices.

(3)   Advanced comprehensive sex & adrenal hormone testing (via Lifelabs & Genova)

·       Hormonal dysregulation can lead to many different symptoms, including mood swings, hot flashes, infertility, acne, fatigue, and depression. Using saliva samples, estrogen, progesterone, DHEA, cortisol, and testosterone are hormones commonly tested.

(4)   Advanced nutritional testing for athletic & performance optimization (via Genova)

·       Genova Metabolomix+ testing determines which nutrients are used at a faster rate due to training and lifestyle, whether your digestion needs help with breaking your food down into the usable nutrients, and if your metabolism has problems with utilizing key nutrients in important biochemical pathways. The Metabolomix+ test assesses the urine for specific organic acids and amino acids which allows us to determine the functional need for antioxidants, B-vitamins, minerals, omega balance, digestive support, amino acids and toxic exposure. And, it’s a simple take-home test kit!

(5)   Other laboratory diagnostics may be available, please inquire by booking a free 15-minute consultation with Marieta.

Please take note of the following conditions:

*      Laboratory testing can be ordered as early as your first visit. All costs associated with tests, including requisitions, are in addition to regular consultation fees and must be paid in full at the time the requisition is written.

*      For legal, medical, and ethical reasons, tests require a paid appointment for results to be returned and explained in detail. At this follow-up appointment, the indicated treatment recommendations will also be given.