Laboratory Services
Our naturopathic doctors have a working relationship with various labs and medical doctors who offer specialized tests and procedures for specific health concerns.
Gamma-Dynacare Laboratory – Conveniently located 1 block away for most blood test referrals.
IV-DMPS/EDTA Heavy Metal Testing – Working together with holistic medical doctors in Toronto, Adara can refer you directly to their labs to get this specialized test done that looks at total body burden of heavy metals and not just current exposure in the last 48 hours.
Adara also provides the following specialized tests from laboratories in the United States such as The Great Plains Laboratory and Metametrix.
Organic Acids Test (OAT) – A detailed look at 70 byproduct markers in the urine for human cellular activity, the digestion of foods/nutrients, and the metabolism of gastrointestinal flora.
Especially useful for Autism Spectrum Disorder, or anyone wanting to look at:
- Understand vitamin and hormone metabolism
- Determine capacity to generate energy
- Evaluate intestinal wall integrity
- Assess performance of the central nervous system
- Evaluate muscle function
- Reveal excessive levels of GI yeast
- Reveal excessive levels of GI bacteria
- Detect nutritional or antioxidant deficiencies
- Determine problems in fatty acid metabolism
- Determine oxalate imbalances
Gluten/Casein Peptide Test – Testing for opiate-like byproducts of gluten and casein (dairy protein) – useful for Autism Spectrum Disorders.
IgG Food Allergy Testing – Looking at 93 different foods to assess any immune sensitivities that might exist.
Mineral Hair Analysis – Nutrient and toxic metals. Used to assess recent exposure (last 1-3) of toxic heavy metals.
Adrenal stress saliva test – Examining cortisol and DHEA levels throughout the day to get a detailed look at the natural circadian rhythm of these two hormones. Useful for assessing the effect of chronic stress on your overall health and energy levels.
Estrogen profiling – Used to assess estrogen related cancer risk and overall estrogen balance. This is done by comparison the ratio of 2 primary metabolic breakdown products of estrogen, 2-OH forms (protective) and 16-OH forms (high cancer risk)
Bisphenol A, Phthalates & Parabens Profile – Looking at recent exposure to these known carcinogens and hormone disruptors.
