Laboratory Services | Ho'o Lokahi Naturopathic Medicine

Dr. Traub utilizes all conventional laboratory testing and imaging methods. In addition, as medically necessary, he orders other specialized tests, including evaluations for digestive function, toxic metals, and hormones.

Laboratory services refer to the wide range of medical tests and diagnostic procedures performed on specimens such as blood, urine, tissue samples, and other bodily fluids in a laboratory setting. The results of these tests are used to diagnose and monitor various medical conditions, assess the effectiveness of treatments, and provide important information for medical decision-making.

Common laboratory services that may be ordered:

Blood tests: used to diagnose and monitor conditions such as anemia, diabetes, thyroid dysfunction, and infections.

Urine tests: used to diagnose and monitor conditions such as hormonal imbalances, chemical toxicity, toxic metals, kidney disease and urinary tract infections.

Imaging tests: includes x-rays, CT scans, MRI scans, ultrasound and other diagnostic imaging techniques used to visualize internal structures and diagnose conditions such as bone fractures, tumors, and organ damage.

Biopsies: the removal and analysis of skin samples to diagnose and monitor skin conditions such as cancer.

Genetic testing: to diagnose and assess the risk of genetic disorders and to guide treatment decisions.

Microbiology tests: used to identify infectious organisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi.

Functional medicine testing to assess nutritional deficiencies, hormone imbalances, food sensitivities, and gut health.

Naturopathic and Conventional Medicine

Naturopathic medicine is a distinct system of primary health care that emphasizes prevention and the self-healing process using natural therapies.

Naturopathic doctors (NDs) address the underlying cause of disease, support the body’s innate ability to heal and empower patients to take charge of their own health. Naturopathic medical care is based on six principles: first, do no harm; identify and treat the cause; physician as a teacher; encourage self-healing; treat the whole person, and preventative medicine.

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