Specialized Urine Tests In Calgary

Specialized urine tests and urinalysis testing conducted at the Integrative Health Centre is different from conventional medical testing. A complete urinalysis test may be used to evaluate nutritional imbalances and stressors within the body, including properties such as acidity, concentration (a measure of how dehydrated an individual may be) and the presence of sugars, blood or protein. All of these elements found in a urinalysis test can help to indicate irregularities and disturbances in the urinary system and the rest of the body. Contact Integrative Health Centre to book an appointment for a specialized urinalysis test.

What to Expect from a Urine Test

A complete urine analysis has the potential to determine the following:

• Vitamin C Urine Test - Vitamin C is needed for proper immune system functioning, allergy management and antioxidant protection. This urinalysis test assesses your body's stores of vitamin C and determines possible needs.

• Adrenal Stress Urine Test - The adrenal gland is the "stress gland". Its job is to respond to stressors and enable the body to adapt easily. Long-term stress results in a decreased ability to respond to stress and subsequently an increase in symptom complaints. The stress hormone produced by the adrenals, cortisol, can be detected with a urine test. Urinalysis testing will assess the state of the adrenals and how much support is needed to return the body to a balanced state.
• Calcium Urine Test - Calcium has long been known as the bone mineral, and it is also very important for the nervous and muscular systems. Calcium excretion detected by a urinalysis test is used to assess how much of this mineral is being lost, and whether supplementation is required. A complete urine analysis can assess your calcium excretion.