Naturopathic lab testing in calgary

Dr. Nadia Mawji, ND offers comprehensive naturopathic lab testing in South Calgary to help identify the root cause of your symptoms. Testing is individualized, evidence-informed and recommended only when clinically indicated.

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when standard lab work is not the full picture

Routine bloodwork covers the basics. But when symptoms persist, the answers are often in the details: how your hormones are metabolizing, what is happening in your gut microbiome, which foods may be contributing to chronic inflammation, or how your cardiovascular markers look beyond a standard cholesterol panel.

As a naturopathic doctor in Alberta, Dr. Mawji, ND can order blood tests and recommend advanced functional lab testing to get a more complete clinical picture. Testing is always discussed as an option after a naturopathic assessment and only recommended when it is clinically indicated for your case.

Blood TESTING

Blood Testing: What Naturopathic Doctors Can Order in Alberta

Naturopathic doctors in Alberta are able to order blood tests. Dr. Mawji, ND may recommend bloodwork as part of your initial assessment or follow-up, including:

Routine chemistry panels: complete blood count, kidney and liver function, blood glucose, HbA1c, electrolytes, etc.
Vitamins and minerals: Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, folate, iron status, and more
Hormone panels: thyroid panel, FSH, LH, testosterone, DHEAS, progesterone, estradiol, prolactin, free androgen index (perimenopause, PMOS, post-menopause)
Cardiovascular markers: insulin, Apolipoprotein B100, Lipoprotein (a), homocysteine, hsCRP
Autoimmune markers: rheumatoid arthritis, Hashimoto's and Graves' disease, SLE, psoriatic arthritis, and more

DUTCH HORMONE TEST

DUTCH HORMONE TEST CALGARY

The DUTCH test (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones) is one of the most thorough hormone assessments available. It profiles reproductive hormones, stress hormones including cortisol across a 24-hour period, inflammation markers, sleep markers, and nervous system regulation markers in a single test.

The DUTCH test may be recommended for patients experiencing:

Premenstrual symptoms: cramps, mood changes, headaches
Irregular, painful, or heavy menstrual periods
Hot flashes, brain fog, low libido, or fatigue
Hair thinning or excess hair growth
Non-optimal sleep or difficulty waking rested
Chronic stress or difficulties managing weight

Where indicated, blood hormone testing may also be recommended alongside the DUTCH test to complete the picture.

comprehensive stool testing

GI MAP STOOL TEST: understanding your gut microbiome

Approximately 70% of the immune system is located in the gut. The GI MAP test uses

quantitative PCR technology to assess the gut microbiome in detail, profiling beneficial and non-beneficial bacteria, yeast including Candida overgrowth, pathogenic organisms including H.pylori, and inflammatory markers in the GI tract. It also includes a fecal occult blood test.

GI MAP testing may be considered for patients with:

Chronic bloating, gas, constipation, or diarrhea of unknown cause
Gastrointestinal reflux (GERD) or indigestion
Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and Ulcerative Colitis)
Candida overgrowth
Other autoimmune conditions with a gut component
Hormone health concerns with a digestive component

food sensitivity testing

food sensitivity testing: not the same as an allergy

Food allergies and food sensitivities are different. An allergy is an immediate immune reaction (IgE) that can be life-threatening and is diagnosed by an allergist. A food sensitivity is a delayed immune reaction (IgG) that may occur 4 to 72 hours after eating a food and is not considered life-threatening, but can contribute to ongoing symptoms.

Food sensitivity testing may be considered when symptoms include:

Chronic indigestion, bloating, or digestive discomfort
Joint pain
Skin conditions such as acne or eczema
Headaches
Difficulties with weight management

Food sensitivity testing is not advised for all patients and is recommended only when clinically indicated. Alternative approaches to exploring food reactions are also available and would be discussed at your appointment.

how lab testing works With
Dr. Nadia Mawji, ND

1. Your initial consultation. Lab testing is never ordered without a thorough assessment first. Dr. Mawji, ND reviews your health history, current symptoms, and goals before recommending any testing. Book a consultation or start with a complimentary Meet and Greet.

2. Testing recommendations. If testing is clinically indicated, Dr. Mawji, ND will walk you through which tests may be most helpful for your case, what they involve, and the associated costs. All testing is presented as an option, never a requirement.

3. Results review. Results are reviewed with you in detail with plain-language explanations of what they mean for your health and your naturopathic plan. Clinical nutrition and other naturopathic recommendations are built around your results.

find out which tests may be right for you

Lab testing recommendations are always individualized. Meeting with Dr. Nadia Mawji, ND is the first step to understanding which testing, if any, may be most beneficial for your case.

In-person appointments are available in South Calgary, with virtual consultations available across Alberta. Book a consultation or start with a complimentary 15-minute Meet and Greet.