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Laboratory Testing

Complete Blood Count (CBC) Lab Test

CBC checks red blood cell function to assess for anemias (including hemoglobin, hematocrit, and other markers) and white blood cell function to assess the immune system (including neutrophils, monocytes, lymphocytes, eosinophils, and basophils), and checks for platelets that play an important role in blood clotting.

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)

The complete metabolic panel lab test checks:

  • blood sugar (glucose)
  • kidney markers, including blood, urea, nitrogen, and creatinine
  • electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, chloride, carbon dioxide, and anion Gap
  • minerals, including calcium and phosphorous
  • proteins, including albumin and globulin
  • liver markers, including lactic acid dehydrogenase, AST/ SGOT, and ALT/ SGPT
  • gall bladder markers, including bilirubin

Other Functional Lab Tests

There are numerous other functional lab your Living Wellness physician may order for including GCT, uric acid, ESR, CRP, and CRPhs:

  • GGT ~ Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase is an enzyme used to evaluate the liver, kidney, intestine, heart, brain, pancreas, and spleen.
  • Uric Acid ~ An end product of protein metabolism and is elevated in gout.
  • ESR ~ Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate monitors the course of chronic inflammatory conditions.
  • CRP ~ C-Reactive Protein is a nonspecific marker of inflammation
  • CRPhs ~ C-Reactive Protein-high-sensitivity is a marker of inflammation specific to cardiovascular inflammation (vessels in the heart & brain)

Conventional Cholesterol Panel

The conventional lipid (cholesterol) panel lab test checks:

  • Cholesterol ~ An alcohol-sterol, and is used by the body in the production of hormones and bile acids for cell membranes.
  • Triglycerides ~ Blood fats or esters of glycol, and like cholesterol are vital sources of energy for the body.
  • HDL ~ High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol is an indicator of how well the body utilizes fats.
  • LDL ~ Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol is an indicator of a patient’s risk for atherosclerosis.

Specialty Laboratory Testing

Advanced Cholesterol Lipoprotein Profile

The lipoprotein profile tests for cholesterol particle size to evaluate the risk of heart attack or stroke. Read more.

Micronutrient Panel

There are several different nutritional panels assessed in laboratory testing, which are designed to test for amino acids, minerals, micro-nutrients, and vitamins.

By finding your specific nutritional profile, your doctor can tailor supplementation most efficiently.

Understand the role of nutrients in:

  • Role in Cognitive-function
  • Role in Women’s-health
  • Role in Diabetes
  • Role in Heart-Disease
  • Role in Neurology
  • Role in Sports-medicine
  • Role in Obesity

Learn more.

Adrenal Stress Panel

Adrenal stress tests provide a comprehensive 24-hour assessment of adrenal function. Adrenal function can be assessed both in blood and saliva tests. Assessment of adrenal function is crucial as adrenal stress or exhaustion can be at the root of numerous physical and mental health concerns. There are many causes of fatigue, and often more than one is present. Learn more.

Adrenal Stress Panel Results

Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO) Test

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is a serious digestive disturbance that can be treated effectively, but only if it is accurately diagnosed. The small intestinal bowel overgrowth lab test checks patients’ breath samples for levels of hydrogen, methane, or both to assess for SIBO. After ingesting a substrate packet, the patient produces breath samples every 20 minutes over a 3-hour period. Learn more.

SIBO Test Results

Digestive Function & Stool Analysis

The comprehensive digestive analysis stool test will assess for chronic or underlying causes of disease and indicate where the treatment plan needs adjustment.

Beneficial bacteria live in us naturally and help each of our body functions. Harmful bacteria, or even overgrowth of beneficial bacteria, cause imbalances that disrupt normal body function and health.

Once levels are determined, a treatment plan is created to address any issues. Learn more.

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Candida Testing

The candida lab test checks for candidiasis, by checking the balance of intestinal flora. Candida albicans is a healthy organism that lives in our GI tract. The normal balance of intestinal flora can be disrupted by the aggressive use of antibiotics, high sugar intake, and certain types of medications, illnesses, and diabetes. With candidiasis, symptoms can include fatigue, vaginitis, allergies, foggy brain, and other symptoms. We can effectively treat candidiasis based on accurate testing.

Vaginitis Testing

Advanced vaginitis testing for the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV I & HSV II) is available and assesses for various bacterial and yeast/fungal infections associated with chronic infections.

Pap Smear & HPV Typing

We offer well woman exams including pap testing. We also offer advanced HPV typing which should be done anytime there is an abnormal pap. Some of the tests we offer are:

  • HPV Testing
  • HPV Typing
  • oncoFISH Advanced HPV Testing

Learn more.

Advanced HPV Types

Hormone Testing

All the doctors at Living Wellness specialize in hormone testing. Hormone testing includes thyroid hormones, adrenal hormones, and male and female hormones.

A hormone lab test can diagnose multiple symptoms through the measurement of specific hormonal levels, along with the function of different glands in your body. When additional hormone testing is necessary, a 24-hour urine hormone panel is available.

Learn more.

Food Allergy Panel

The food allergy panel lab test can test for causative agents that lead to inflammation, gas, bloating, coughing, wheezing, and other symptoms. Read more.

Food Allergy Testing Panel Results

Neurotransmitter Testing

Neurotransmitters play a crucial role in many emotional and physiological functions in your body. Neurotransmitter testing can assess for any deficiencies in neurotransmitters that are often associated with conditions such as anxiety and depression.

Neurotransmitter Test Results

Are Your Medications Depleting Your Nutrients?

medications that deplete nutrients

Are You Nutritionally Deficient?

micronutrient nutritional survey

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Understanding the Results of Your Laboratory Testing

Conventional Reference Range

  • A comparison of your laboratory testing results with a “normal” reference range is essential in medical decision making and diagnosis.
  • However, the conventional reference ranges have rather broad cut-offs for disease.
  • What about someone who is “pre-diabetic” but told they are “normal”?

"Normal" vs "Optimal" Lab Values

  • Naturopathic medicine has much to offer in the prevention and reversal of chronic disease.
  • Wellness is achieved through “optimizing” your physiology.
  • Instead of settling for “normal” metabolism, work with your doctor to achieve “optimal lab values.”
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Jill Mapstead
Jill Mapstead
2022-03-22
Can’t say enough about Dr. Marianne Marchese! Her commitment to women’s wellness, calm, knowledgeable, non-judgemental guidance and insightful diagnoses / treatment has me turn to her for all my wellness needs. She takes the time to really listen. I feel heard and valued in her care.
Marc Cohn
Marc Cohn
2022-01-08
We had a great first visit with Dr. Turner and we look forward to continuing to work with her. She provides true support and guidance to better health. Alexandra Cohn
Ivana Kalika
Ivana Kalika
2021-12-24
I'm writing my review for Dr. Sarv Varta Khalsa. I met with her a few months ago to receive treatment for a condition I'd been dealing with for an extensive amount of time. She was incredibly kind and took the time to listen to all the details of the symptoms I was experiencing. The office had the prescriptions I needed on-hand so I didn't need to go off-site to find them. All natural remedies, and at comparatively good prices (I don't remember how much exactly, but if they were up-charging, which I doubt, I didn't notice nor would I have minded for the convenience). I'm still symptom-free now after following her recommendations, so I wanted to write a review to express my gratitude. Even though the appointment was pricey, it was worth every single penny to finally be able to live my life feeling normal again. Thank you so much!!
Irene Nicholas
Irene Nicholas
2021-12-15
What's better than a Naturopathic Dr.... Dr. Olivia Watkins!!! I have been working with her for over a year and have learned so much about myself, she is truly a team partner in my journey. She is experienced in ANYTHING you may be experiencing. I consider her my primary physician... you should too!!!
Stephanie Llamas
Stephanie Llamas
2021-11-29
Dr. Watkins is nothing short of incredible. She is kind and personable, while extremely smart and results driven. I have suffered from digestive and hormonal issues my whole life and it wasn't until I met Dr. Watkins that I finally felt heard by a Dr and saw a difference in my health. I can confidently say that my body has never felt this good and we are still working to be even better. If you are ready to feel better and feel heard from your doctor, then run, don't walk to Living Wellness.
D Bach
D Bach
2021-11-10
Dr Olivia Watkins offers a beautiful aura of sincere loving support that I will forever cherish, as she exudes and radiates a beautiful light towards her patients' health care needs. Also, her staff, Joslyn and Ariana are as sweet as they come and have been as helpful as can be to me. One issue I had (and have had a few) was a lack of nutrient absorption and it was Dr Olivia who helped me change that status (thank God!) which I'm already seeing immediate results from and I've had this issue for years which my nails and hair loss were severely revealing! I've also experienced so much stress in the last year and a half, that having Dr Olivia as part of my healing process has made all the difference in my recovery to a more whole being! At this point, I seriously don't know what I'd do without her, as she is now my go-to health advocate and will be to my end days. Dr Olivia is a GodSend! Don't hesitate to call her office. High fives for the brightest healing light you could ever pray for in life! After eight long years, Dr Olivia just recently finished her GM residency and once again, I must congratulate her on such discipline and hard work as it has obviously paid off in spades! Long live Dr Olivia!
Kristin A
Kristin A
2021-09-19
I love Dr. Marchese and so glad I found her last year. She has helped me so much with my health. I have recommended her to several people and they love her too.
Kelly leibrandt
Kelly leibrandt
2021-07-28
Dr. Watkins is life changing! I am so grateful that I was referred to Living Wellness and her specifically. I’ve been dealing with severe stomach issues for 10 years and have gone through the ringer with the test, labs, and over-the-counter medicine suggested by other doctors. Dr. Watkins is so smart, thoughtful, and attentive to every detail so that she can really get down to the bottom of your problems. She feels like a teammate and a very strong coach and a friend all in one. I’m finally on my way to feeling better and I couldn’t have done this without her. If you’re struggling don’t even hesitate to see her or any of the staff at living wellness. I promise you won’t regret it!
Erica Brunkow
Erica Brunkow
2021-03-19
I saw Dr. Warkins several times and was overly impressed her. I was going through cancer treatments and she was compassionate and resourceful. We connected and I felt at such ease with her. She followed up with me multiple times to see how I was doing and feeling. I will continue to see her for any future Gyn needs.
Carey Miller
Carey Miller
2021-03-18
I began to see Dr. Watkins for some general Women's Health issues and she was incredible to work with. She helped my body become more balanced, pain was relieved naturally, and my body was prepared for a healthy pregnancy. She is kind, knowledgable, and very supportive!
Google rating score: 5 of 5, based on 27 reviews

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