Lab Testing Ottawa | Kandis Lock ND

Lab Testing

Dr. Lock, ND, works with various professional laboratories, including Dynacare, Lifelabs and ICL, to provide comprehensive naturopath lab testing in Ottawa.

Some common medical tests that she uses regularly are standard blood tests to assess cholesterol, diabetes, hormones, liver function, iron and vitamin B12 levels. In addition, she uses urine tests to assess kidney health or for urinary tract infections. This is where functional lab testing sets the foundation for truly personalized care.

Naturopathic medical diagnostic tests for adrenal gland function, environmental toxicity, digestive function, trace mineral levels, body composition, and food sensitivities are also used if Dr. Lock, ND, deems this necessary for diagnosis and treatment. Hormone testing is one of the most requested and clinically valuable services Dr. Lock, ND, provides, helping to uncover imbalances in estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol, and thyroid hormones that are often the root cause of fatigue, mood changes, and weight fluctuations.

Why Functional Lab Testing Matters

Standard medical testing tends to look for disease states. Functional lab testing goes a step further by looking at optimal ranges, not just normal ones. This means Dr. Lock, ND, can identify patterns and imbalances that are affecting how you feel long before they develop into diagnosable conditions.

Whether you’re investigating fatigue, hormonal concerns, digestive issues, or overall health optimization, naturopath lab testing provides the objective data needed to build a genuinely targeted treatment plan. And when it comes to hormone testing, precision matters. Dr. Lock, ND, uses saliva, urine, and blood testing depending on which provides the most accurate picture for your specific concern.

Dr. Lock, ND, will work collaboratively with your conventional medical doctors and make a referral back to your MD as necessary. Hormone testing and other functional lab testing results are always reviewed with you in full so that you leave the appointment with a clear understanding of what they mean and what comes next.