Fecal Calprotectin Test

Canada has one of the highest incidence and prevalence rates of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in the world. With symptoms of these two conditions appearing similar, Fecal Calprotectin testing can provide an accurate diagnosis in many patients with chronic diarrhea without the need of doing invasive diagnostic procedures.

H. Pylori Stool Antigen Test

The H. Pylori Stool Antigen Test is used to accurately diagnose whether you have an H. pylori infection. Detecting H. pylori can help identify the cause of your gastric symptoms and/or ulcers in the absence of more advanced signs. It is also used post-treatment to ensure the infection has been eliminated.

Hereditary Cancer Testing

Genetic testing yields a wealth of information about your risk for developing hereditary breast, ovarian, uterine, colorectal, gastric, prostate, melanoma, and pancreatic cancers. With 5-10% of all cancer estimated to be hereditary, more and more Canadians with early cancer diagnoses or family histories of cancer are considering genetic testing from LifeLabs, so they can learn more about their risks ahead of time.

Liver Fibrosis Test - Enhanced Liver Fibrosis (ELF) Score

Enhanced Liver Fibrosis (ELF) Score is a simple, accurate, non-invasive blood test that measures the levels of three markers to estimate the rate of liver extracellular matrix metabolism which reflects the severity of liver fibrosis. ELF Score is recommended by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE) as a second level test for the screening for liver fibrosis in patients with equivocal FIB-4 score.

Omega-3 Fatty Acid Testing

Omega-3 fatty acids are associated with a lower risk for cardiac death, coronary heart disease, or sudden myocardial infarction. The Omega-3 Fatty Acid test can provide a more accurate understanding as to whether you’re at low, moderate or high risk for developing fatty-acid related cardiovascular disease.

Osteoporosis Serum CTX

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

Panorama Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)

Panorama™ is a non-invasive test performed through a simple blood draw from the mother’s arm. Because of its unique technology, this NIPT test can distinguish between the mother and baby’s DNA and see if there is evidence of genetic conditions that could affect the baby’s health.

PLAC® Test

While an estimated 1.6 million Canadians have coronary heart disease or are living with the effects of a stroke, many don’t have the commonly recognized risk factors for cardiovascular disease. The PLAC® Test at LifeLabs can help determine if you are at risk for heart disease, ischemic stroke or myocardial infarction due to the formation and vulnerability of plaque to rupture in your vascular system.