Laboratory Testing

Laboratory testing is a critical component for individual healthcare. A consult with OCNM must take place before any testing is requisitioned. Here is a list a commonly ordered tests for general health and concussion assessment. If you are looking for a specific test which is not on the list, please contact us at info@ocnm.ca

General Routine Blood Work

• Complete Blood Count
• Metabolic health – (Fasting glucose, Fasting insulin, HOMO-IR, HbA1c)
• Kidney Function (Creatinine, eGFR)
• Liver Function (AST, ALP, GGT, ALT)
• Adrenal Function (Cortisol and DHEA)
• Serum Hormones (Estrogen, Progesterone, Testosterone, FSH, LH, prolactin)
• Inflammation Markers (hsCRP, ESR, CRP)
• Vitamin and Minerals (B12, Ferritin, Potassium, Sodium, Chloride, Vitamin D, Magnesium)
• Autoimmune Markers (ANA, Anti-TPO, Anti-Thyroglobulin, Rheumatoid Factor)
• Cardiovascular Risk Screening (Lipid panel, Homocysteine, Apolipoproteins A and B)
• Thyroid Function (TSH, Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3)

Specialty Testing

• Food Allergy/Sensitivity Testing (US Biotek)
• Hair Mineral Analysis (Doctors Data)
• Candida/Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
• Multiple Food Immune Reactivity Test (Cyrex Array)
• Neurological Autoimmune Reactivity Screening Test (Cyrex Array)
• Blood Brain Barrier Permeability Test (Cyrex Array)
• Alzheimer's Associated Immune Reactivity Test (Cyrex Array)
• Body Composition Testing

If you have extended medical benefits for naturopathic medicine, please check with your insurance provider to see if the cost of your testing is covered.