Lab Panels

Lab Panels

In Depth Investigations:

The Naturopathic Doctors at KIH clinic have a multitude of labs available to them through Lifelabs, Dynacare and numerous private laboratories located throughout Canada and the USA. They use these labs to help establish a proper diagnosis when more information is needed, to aid in the development of an effective treatment plan, as well as to gauge treatment success.  If you are new to the clinic then hit the Book Now button to make an initial assessment.  Return patients who have visited the clinic in the past 6 months can schedule a 30 min follow up, otherwise book a 45 min reassessment.  Read below for the various lab tests available:

WEIGHT LOSS

This panel can help determine if your difficulty losing weight is related to blood sugar and insulin concerns, as well as liver and/or thyroid dysfunction. Price: $155

DIGESTION

Take a deeper dive into assessing the health of your digestive system by assessing your gut, liver and gall bladder function. Food sensitivity testing is also available, along with assessing your microbial balance including good bacteria levels, parasite, chronic viral or bacterial infections. Price: $80-$550+

HORMONES

Take a closer look at your hormone health status. Male or female, pre-menopause or post-menopause, having balanced hormone levels is essential to your mood, libido, physical appearance and overall health status. Hormones can be evaluated via the blood, saliva or urine, and the best method depends on the specific concern(s) you are having. One of the more comprehensive tests is called the Dutch test, which measures sex and adrenal hormones, melatonin, neurotransmitter levels as well as oxidative damage.  Your Naturopathic Doctor will help you to determine which test is best suited to you following your initial assessment. Price: $135-$530

HEALTHY LIVING

This is our most common test. It includes a comprehensive look at many factors related to your overall health. If you haven’t had a blood work up done recently, or if you are just looking to have a regular yearly check-up, this is the panel for you. Price: $190+

THYROID HEALTH

Investigate the functioning of your entire thyroid system. In addition to standard TSH levels, the actual thyroid hormones (free T3 and free T4) are also tested. In some patients, the autoantibodies and reverse T3 levels are looked at as well. Price: $59-$130

BRAIN HEALTH

This panel includes vitamins and other factors that can influence levels of energy, focus and concentration. Normalizing values can help to offset various by-products of cognitive decline including dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Price: $200

CARDIOVASCULAR

Take a closer look at not only your basic cholesterol levels, but also the size and density of your lipoprotein particles. These molecules play a key role in the development and progression of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. Price: $195-$315

FATIGUE

There are many causes of fatigue, and one size does not fit all when it comes to finding an effective solution. Take a deeper dive into discovering if the cause is due to a nutrient deficiency, anemia and/or hormonal concern. Price: $88-$145

IV VITAMIN DRIP PANELS

Basic IV panel: The basic blood work up required to receive IV treatments.  Price: $50
Basic panel plus IV nutrients: This panel will also measure your vitamin B12, vitamin D and ferritin status. Price: $175
High dose vitamin C: Includes the basic IV panel as well as G6PD; an enzyme required for high dose vitamin C treatments. Price: $ 79
Comprehensive IV panel: The panel includes the basic IV panel, nutrient levels as well as G6PD. Price: $210

HAIR LOSS

What is causing your hair to fall out so much? Is it past or current stress, a poor diet, or do you have a hormonal issue? This test will help to rule in or out the more common causes of hair loss, helping you to return to having healthy looking, more full hair. Price: $162-$182

KIH Naturopathic Doctors:

Treatments are performed in the clinic by one of the below Naturopathic Doctors.

Dr. Sarah Tayebi, ND
Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Susan Slipacoff, ND
Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Jessica Cardona, ND
Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Natalie Stalteri, ND
Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Sophia Kotys, ND
Naturopathic Doctor