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DR. LAUREN MACINTOSH
NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR
Diagnostic Testing
Advanced laboratory testing can help identify any underlying concerns and confirm a diagnosis. Having an accurate diagnosis ensures that the root cause of your health concerns are being addressed, allowing for more effective treatment.
Available Testing:
Food Sensitivity Testing: Determines immediate and delayed sensitivity reactions to common food triggers.
Thyroid Hormone Testing: Determines the function of the thyroid by testing TSH, T4, T3, reverse T3 and antibodies.
Salivary Cortisol Testing: Determines any hormone imbalances in those with high stress, poor sleep or low energy.
Comprehensive Hormone Testing: A full panel to assess hormone imbalances by testing testosterone, progesterone, estradiol, DHEA, cortisol, sex hormone binding globulin, as well as a full thyroid panel.
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) Testing: Helps to identify the presence of SIBO, a common cause of IBS and digestive symptoms.
Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis: Determines digestive and pancreatic function, and assesses if there is any parasitic, bacterial or yeast infections.
Blood work: Testing such as complete blood count, liver and kidney function, thyroid function, blood glucose, iron, vitamin b12, vitamin D.