This course will take you step-by-step through how to assess, interpret, and implement lab results, guiding you to optimize patient outcomes with precision and confidence.
CORE TOPICS COVERED
Each section of this course offers a deep dive into the specific tests used in naturopathic practice. You’ll not only learn how to interpret these tests but also how to spot patterns and understand the broader clinical picture.
Liver Panel & Kidney Function
ALT, AST, ALP, GGT
Bilirubin
Albumin
eGFR/creatinine
Lipid Panel
Total Cholesterol
LDL, HDL and Triglycerides
Apolipoprotein B (ApoB)
Lipoprotein(a)
Insulin & Blood Sugar Testing
Fasting Insulin and the IGC
Free fatty acids and C-Peptide
HbA1c
Fasting Glucose
Immunological Investigations
Complete Blood Count (CBC) Diff
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
Immunoglobulin Testing (IgG, IgA, IgM, IgE)
Complement C3 C4
ANA, ds-DNA
Thyroid Health
TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)
Free T3
Free T4
Thyroid Antibodies (TPO,TgAb)
Hormonal Testing in Women (Through the Ages)
Estrogen
Progesterone
Testosterone
DHEA
Cortisol
LH and FSH
CA125
Prolactin
Iron, Ferritin, & B12 Status
Serum Iron, transferrin
Ferritin
B12
Ceruloplasmin
Copper
Zinc