Laboratory Services

Conventional laboratory testing through Life Labs both for investigative purposes as well as for regular screening. This is not an exhaustive list, but some common examples include:

• Comprehensive thyroid panel with antibodies

• Blood sugar assessments including fasting insulin

• Iron and vitamin B12 levels

• Vitamin D levels

• Basic yearly bloodwork (liver, kidney, etc)

• Celiac disease testing

We call this “conventional” lab testing because these labs may also be run through a medical doctor in which case many of these tests may be covered by MSP. Please note that all Life Labs tests ordered by an ND are private pay.

Including skin prick allergy testing, urinalysis (for urinary tract infections), pregnancy testing, and random glucose testing.

Beyond the testing offered through Life Labs and the public health system, we offer a diverse range of advanced specialty testing. Often the information reported in these tests goes far beyond what conventional testing alone can reveal and provides deeper, detailed insight about the body’s inner workings. We work with with many different labs to offer a comprehensive set of testing, including but not limited to:

• Hormone testing: comprehensive sex hormone panel, 4-point cortisol panel

• Environmental exposures: heavy metals, toxic mold

• Digestive: food sensitivity testing (IgG and ALCAT), microbiome analysis with in-depth parasite and other pathogen testing

• Comprehensive nutrient & antioxidant testing

• Lyme Testing

• Non-Invasive Prenatal Screening (genetic testing)

• Expanded Auto-immune marker testing

In partnership with the Salt Spring Midwives we offer blood draws for Non-Invasive Prenatal Screening (the NIPS Test). This lab test provides a risk assessment for fetal chromosomal or genetic conditions as well as can (optionally) determine fetal sex. Patients must be at least 10 weeks gestational age to be eligible for testing.

Please contact your midwives for a referral to the clinic for this test.