Standard Blood Tests

Our naturopathic doctors can requests a variety of blood tests through Valley Medical Labs. These tests may be available through your family medical doctor and covered by BC MSP. If ordered through a naturopathic physician there are fees that will apply. For information on available tests please come in and discuss your needs with our Naturopathic Doctors.

Allergy Testing

Seasonal and Pet allergies - In office skin scratch testing to determine IgE allergic responses to trees, grasses, weeds, ragweed , dust mites, dogs, cats and molds.

Food allergies - Food allergies involving IgG reactions can be determined with a blood spot test through Rocky Mountain analytical. For more information please download  Food Allergies

Saliva Hormone Testing

Samples are taken at home and then sent in to a laboratory in Calgary (Rocky Mountain Analytical) for testing. The kit is provided by your Naturopathic Doctor upon her recommendation as to which test(s) is most appropriate for you.

Tests available include:

 Female Panel

 Adrenal Function Panel

 Male Panel

Individual and Specialty Hormones

Urine Tests

Toxic and Essential Elements - Urine samples taken pre and post provocation to determine total body burden of heavy metals and other toxic and essential elements.

Estrogen Metabolism Ratio - A urine test used to assist women and men assess their risk for breast cancer, cervical dysplasia, recurrent respiratory papillomatosis and prostate cancer. For more information download Estrogen Metabolism Ratio

Standard Urinalysis - An in office test can be used to determine the presence of a urinary tract infection, glucose in urine, urine pH and more.

Hair Analysis

Hair samples can be analyzed to assess recent exposure to toxic elements and provide some information on nutritional status. For more information download  Hair Element Analysis