Advanced Laboratory Testing
Dr. Leung is a Naturopathic Doctor With a Specialization in Advanced Laboratory Testing
Testing plays an important role in diagnosis. It offers an objective view of our health functions. We offer more advanced testing in addition to the regular day-to-day testing offered by conventional medical doctors . This gives us further insight into our patients’ health.
Food Sensitivities testing
- Food sensitivity is not a disease, but may play a role in causing disease or worsening certain symptoms. Food sensitivities begin with the immune system and eventually cause inflammation. Irritable bowel syndrome, migraine headaches and weight gain are some examples of conditions involved.
Saliva testing
- Adrenal Panel/Cortisol curve
Salivary cortisol is a very sensitive measure of response to stress. The Adrenal Panel measures four cortisols throughout the day, as well as morning DHEAS. A Cortisol Curve graphs four diurnal cortisol points, without a morning DHEAS - Female Panel
Measures cortisol, DHEAS, estradiol, progesterone and testosterone in saliva. The custom interpretation provided with every report offers insights into how hormone imbalances may contribute to symptoms - Male Panel
Measures cortisol, DHEAs, estradiol and testosterone in saliva. The custom interpretation provided with every report offers insights into how hormone imbalances may be contributing to male symptoms
Environmental testing
- Hair element analysis
Reports nutrient status and toxic element exposure over time. The interpretation provided assesses the distribution patterns of the elements explains likely causes - Fatty acid profile
Measures various fatty acids from a dried blood spot - D-spot testing
Measures 25-hydroxyvitamin D in a dried blood spot - Nutrigenomix
Analyzes 45 genetic variants in saliva in order to develop a personalized nutrition plan with either a sport or wellness focus
Digestion testing
- Gut-well Digestive Stool Analysis
Assess multiple aspects of digestion and colon health.