25-Hydroxy Vitamin D Test

The 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D test through LifeLabs can help detect a potential vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D is produced by your body when the sun’s UV rays contact your skin and also occurs naturally in a limited amount of food sources. It is estimated that up to one-third of Canadians do not have the recommended levels of vitamin D. This simple blood test can provide you with piece of mind that you are receiving the vitamin D that you need for optimum health.

Anti-CCP

The daily pain, stiffness and swelling of rheumatoid arthritis can go undiagnosed for months causing permanent damage to your body. Cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP) antibodies are frequently detected in the blood of people with rheumatoid arthritis. The Anti-CCP test through LifeLabs can help diagnose rheumatoid arthritis at its earliest stages to prevent damage and improve long-term quality of life.

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is responsible for the loss of bone mass without obvious symptoms until a bone is broken. The Serum C-telopeptide (CTX) test can detect relevant changes in bone breakdown in as little as a few months. By knowing your risk through a Serum CTX test from LifeLabs you can prevent, delay or reduce bone loss.