Laboratory Services


Conditions We Treat	Laboratory Services
	We offer the complete range of blood testing (chemistry, hormones, cholesterol etc.) as well as such advanced testing as listed below.
Allergies Asthma Degenerative Arthritis Fibromyalgia Back Pain Scoliosis Subluxation MORE	AA/EPA ratio This test measure the ratio of Omega 6 toOmega 3 fatty acids in the body which is an important marker of inflammation and heart health.This can help you customize your diet/supplementation to get the best possible ratio of the nutrients. Adrenal stress index A salivary hormone test that measures your adrenal activity throughtout a day.This test helps us evaluate your response to stress. Axillary thyroid test This is a test to help determine thyroid/adrenal function.Very important if temperature intolerance, fatigue or inablity to lose weight are concerns. B12 injections Vitamin B12 insufficiency is a common occurrence in a high-stress and over-medicated population with poor eating habits. Vitamin B12 is needed to form healthy blood and immune cells, and support a healthy nervous system. Symptoms of inadequate B12 levels may include: Anemia Fatigue Constipation Weight problems Numbness/tingling in hands and/or feet Depression Dementia Poor memory Oral soreness Increased risk of cardiovascular Disease Many medications including steroids, diabetes meds and antacids reduce levels of B12 in the body. The main dietary source of B12 is from animal foodstuffs, which makes supplementation a good idea for vegetarians. Absorption of vitamin B12 is difficult which is why at Wellness Solutions we offer the injectible form for rapid utilization. Many report significant boosts in energy and metabolism. Calirometer This test accuartely measure your resting metabolic rate (RMR) which is how many calories you would burn in a 24 hour period at total rest. Comprehensive hormone panel A custom, in-depth look at the entire endocrine system.This panel checks thyroid, and adrenal hormones; as well as growth hormone, testosterone, estrogen, progesterone,DHEA, pregnenolone and prostate cancer risk (in men).Hormone balance is vital for body composition, vigor and well-being. Comp. Stool Analysis w/ Parasitology x3 Evaluates the status of beneficial and imbalanced commensal bacteria, pathogenic bacteria, yeast/fungus and parasites in the digestive tract. Precise identification of offending species allows for more precise and effective treatment. Elimination diet This is a specific 3 week diet to be followed after which you reintroduce foods to see how they affect your health and wellbeing. Since food has a profound effect on our health, it is important to know which foods are “friendly” to your body’s unique needs and which are “harmful”. Food is more than just calories, it is information. When we eat we “talk” to our genetics and profoundly influence our health and wellness. Since food reactions can contribute to virtually any symptom you may be experiencing, this test is especailly inportant. Estronex This test measures the amount of “good” and “bad” estrogens in the body giving a good marker for the risk of developing estrogen- sensitive cancers such as breast and cervical cancer.
	Food allergy panel Since food has a profound effect on our health, it is important to know which foods are “friendly” to your body’s unique needs and which are “harmful”. Food is more than just calories, it is information. When we eat we “talk” to our genetics and profoundly influence our health and wellness. Since food reactions can contribute to virtually any symptom you may be experiencing, this test is especailly inportant.We test 96 foods for both immediate (minutes to hours after eating) and delayed (up to 5 days after eating) reactions.The delayed reactions often contribute to feeling tired and unwell with no apparent link to what we ate. Food dairy A record of what you eat/drink for 5 days.Along with your symptoms this can help your doctor link food related issues contributing to your problems.This survey can also be analyzed by our register dietican. She can provide adivice on better choices for attaining a higher nutrient status and better body composition. Functional medicine panel A comprehensive in-depth blood panel that involves over 55 tests to carefully evaluate electrolyte, kidney, liver, blood sugar, immune system, detoxification function, vitamin D levels as well as heart disease risk and inflammation problems. Functional screening —5 tests total 1.Vitamin C test - Vitamin C is vital to your immune system, tissue repair, prorper function of the heart, lungs and gut.This test can dtermine if you are taking an adequate amount and the right form for you. 2.Calcium status - This test measures the amount of calcium in your urine.This test in combination with blood calcium and bone density can reveal much about bone health and calcium utilization by your body. 3.Adrenal fatigue - This test measures the amount of chloride displaced in your urine.This is a good indicator of overall stress and adrenal burden. 4.Bowel toxicity - This test can help determine if you have a favorable number of “friendly” bacteria in your digestive tract. Having an imbalance of good to bad bacteria in the gut can lead to many digestive problems. 5. Oxidative stress test - This test measures the actual degree of damage to your cells being caused by free radicals. Unchecked cell degeneration leads to premature aging and chronic disease.
	Gluten test This is the most sensitive test for measuring gluten sensitivity or allergy.Although there may be no detectable symptoms of the immune response to gluten, the typical symptoms people develop occur when the reaction begins to damage the intestines. The symptoms, resulting from malabsorption or improper digestion of dietary nutrients, include abdominal bloating or pain, diarrhea, constipation, gaseousness, or nausea with or without vomiting. It appears that acid reflux in the esophagus, manifesting as heartburn, may be a potential symptom as well. Other symptoms people experience include fatigue, joint pains, mouth ulcers, bone pain, abnormal menses in women, and infertility. Heavy metal analysis (Hair) We are all exposed to large variety of toxic metals through what we eat, drink and breathe. Some can enetr a state of toxic overload.Toxic elements may be 200-300 times more highly concentrated in hair than in blood or urine.Therefore, hair is a test of choice for detection of recent exposure to elements such as arsenic, aluminum, cadmium, lead, antimony, and mercury. The CDC acknowledges the value of hair mercury levels as a maternal and infant marker for exposure to neurotoxic methylmercury from fish. Iodine paint test Iodine is an overlooked essential nutrient that is commonly deficient. Iodine is important for the health of the thyroid, breasts and ovaries. Neurotransmitter balance assessment A brain function symptom survey to assess balance of important neurotransmitters that have to do with energy, drive, creativity, balance, calmness, joy and relaxation. Rebalancing is supported with appropraite lifestyle recommendations, amino acids and other supplementation. Organix test This is a highly in-depth look at nutrient status, B-vitamin levels, cellular energy, neural function, detoxification, antioxidant status, and markers of bacterial or yeast overgrowth. It includes over 45 individual organic acid tests from which we can recommend customized, compounded vitamin and mineral supplementation.
	PH test This is a series of pH tests of the saliva and urine to determine your acid-base balance.When highly stressed the body can become acidinc and displace valuable alkaline minerals which can lead to many health problems including chronic fatigue, weak immune system, difficult digestion, fibromyalgia, etc. Ragland’s test A test to measure an aspect of adrenal/thyroid function. this is an important indicator of your stress and exercise tolerance which are real important if low energy or stress are a concern. Vitality & longevity assessment An important test to assess your rate of aging, nutrient status, toxicity status,muscle and fat mass.This test is especially usefulto monitor your progress during care so we can adjust your treatment as needed. Urine Iodide Iodine is an overlooked essential nutrient that is commonly deficient. Iodine is important for the health of the thyroid, breasts and ovaries.This test is the “gold standard” for measuring iodine deficiency. Urine Toxic Metals This is a post-challenge urine toxic metal test.A chelating (detoxifying) supplement is taken and then urine collected to see how much is being leached out of the body.Toxic metal burden can lead to large variety of health problems. White vinegar This test helps determine if your stomach is producing too much or too little acid. Low stomach acid can lead to poor digestion and absorption of important nutrients. Reflux and heartburn can be present in both high or low states of stomach acid. Zinc test This is a quick taste test which can ascertain if you are getting adequate amounts of zinc. Zinc is important for many body functions including a healthy immune system bones and prostate, as well as energy and tissue healing to name just a few.