At Algoma Natural Healing Clinic we believe that medical lab tests are a key aspect in diagnosis and assessment. Along with your symptoms and the various factors contributing to your health condition, laboratory testing provides an additional piece of the puzzle. Lab tests help us determine what may be out of balance physiologically and they are also an excellent preventive tool. Earlier detection allows for earlier treatment. Appropriate lab testing has the potential to save lives and improve quality of life.

Algoma Natural Healing Clinic offers a wide variety of medical lab tests, from conventional blood and urine tests to more specialized testing. Dr. Esposito works with you to determine which clinical lab tests are necessary for you.

Our clinic uses state of the art medical laboratories, such as The Great Plains Laboratory, Doctors Data Inc., Rocky Mountain Analytical and IGeneX Inc. These laboratories are world renowned for their high quality testing, accuracy and sensitivity.

Conventional Testing - LifeLabs

These tests are carried out by LifeLabs, located at 44 Great Northern Road (Cambrian Mall). A $15 lab fee is charged in addition to the individual lab test costs. Essentially, a naturopathic doctor can order the same blood and urine tests as your General Practitioner.

• Thyroid panel
• Complete blood count
• Cholesterol panel
• Urinalysis
• Liver enzymes
• Kidney function tests
• Cancer markers
• Blood glucose, insulin
• Markers of inflammation
• and numerous other lab tests ...

Gastrointestinal Testing

The following tests evaluate gastrointestinal function and include analysis of digestion, absorption, bacterial balance, yeast and parasites. They are beneficial for patients with any gastrointestinal related symptoms, such as indigestion, yeast overgrowth, constipation, and diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s and colitis, as well as conditions that have underlying digestion concerns, such as autism, ad(h)d, and autoimmune conditions.

• Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis and Parasitology
• Biocard Celiac Test

Hormonal Testing

The following tests accurately diagnose hormone status related to female and male hormonal imbalances related to PMS, Andropause, Menopause, Thyroid issues (Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism) and Stress Hormone – Cortisol.

• Female Hormone Panel
• Male Hormone Panel
• Adrenal Function Panel
• Urinary Thyroid Assessment

Allergy Testing

Allergy testing to determine food and environmental sensitivities.

• AllerGSpot & Flexipanel Allergens

Heavy Metal Testing

An assessment of heavy metals, such as mercury and lead, in your body.

• Hair Element Analysis

Metabolic and Nutritional Analysis

Even if you are eating a "balanced” or healthy diet and taking supplements, your body could still lack vital and necessary nutrition. These tests help you understand your individual diet needs by evaluating your overall nutritional status, assessing your functional need for vitamins and minerals, and providing recommendations for supplementation.

• Omega 3 Fatty Acids
• Red Blood Cell Elements
• Urine and Plasma Amino Acids
• Organic Acids Test

Testing for Lyme Disease

Tests for Lyme Disease are very controversial and often either not very specific or sensitive. Lyme bacteria are not always detectable in whole blood, even in active disease and antibodies may only be present for a short time. IgeneX is a lab based in California that specializes in testing for Lyme Disease.

• Inital Lyme Panel

Test Panels by Condition

Great Plains Laboratory offers the option of panels - groupings of tests - according to condition. If ordering more than one test this option saves money and time. The most common panels include the following:

• Wellness Panel
• Mental Health Panel
• Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Panel
• Autism Panel
• AD(H)D Panel
• Tourette"s & Tics Panel

For more information about the above tests, pricing or to determine which medical lab tests may be beneficial for you, please contact the clinic at (705) 575-7560.