In-Office Lab Tests at Doctors' Choice Nutrition - Naturopathic Clinic Vancouver.

Urine Indican Test for Bowel Toxicity
Detects the presence of indican in the urine, a toxic phenolic compound, produced from the putrefaction of partially digested food by an overgrowth of unfriendly bacteria in the small and large intestine. This test is used to evaluate digestive function, dysbiosis and bowel toxicity.

Urine Calcium Test
Measures calcium levels excreted by the body, a reflection of circulating calcium levels in the blood. The information gathered from this test is used to assess calcium levels in the body and is also used as a marker for adequate digestion and absorption.

Koenisburg Test
A urine test used to detect an imbalance in adrenal gland function. Adrenal gland dysfunction is a common health problem due to stress in many individuals lives.

Oxidata Free Radical Test
Determines the presence of free radical or oxidative stress and, by association, antioxidant status.

Specific Gravity
A measurement of the total amount of material dissolved in the urine. It measures the kidney's ability to concentrate the urine. This along with the adrenal test is used to assess digestive function.