Types of Testing
As a naturopathic doctor, Dr. Ma is able to order lab work to help determine the cause of your symptoms and provide an in-depth look at your symptoms to establish a baseline for patient health, and monitor treatment progress.
Testing services include:
1. Saliva Hormone Testing: Used to assess the availability and balance of active hormones (estrogen, progesterone, cortical, DHEA, and testosterone) in the body. Male and Female Panels are available.
2. Comprehensive Thyroid Test: A thyroid panel to look deeper into how your thyroid is functioning.
3. Food Allergy/Sensitivity Testing: A blood test or finger prick test used to assess sensitivities to hundreds of different foods. Different food panels are available depending on individual patient needs.
4. Adrenal Function Panel: Used to assess cortisol levels throughout the day and the body’s ability to cope with stress.
5. Bowel tests including leaky gut and parasite testing. A variety of different tests are available including the Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis, and several others Used to assess the health of the gastrointestinal tract and identify any parasites that may be present.
6. Hair Analysis: Assesses any on-going exposure to toxic minerals like lead and mercury in the body.
7. Conventional Blood-work: Conventional blood-work like cholesterol, blood sugar, thyroid and iron.
8. SIBO test: Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth is a condition that can lead to gastrointestinal symptoms including gas, bloating, nausea, constipation, diarrhea and is associated with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. This breath test measures hydrogen and methane and helps to diagnose SIBO.
12. Dutch Test: A comprehensive dried urine test that measures estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, cortisol and melatonin. It provides an in depth look at hormonal balance and adrenal status. Click here for more information.
