Lab testing is used to inform approximately 70–80% of all clinical decisions.

Being able to provide objective data can be instrumental in making a confident diagnosis, and with the number of lab tests rapidly growing, it's important to have a basic understanding of some of the fundamentals of lab testing. This guide is meant to provide an introduction to lab testing for healthcare providers in the United States.
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Authors

Christopher Knee, ND, MSc

Medical Education Manager

Dr. Christopher Knee is a naturopathic doctor, clinical researcher, and natural health and wellness expert from Ottawa, Canada. As the research and education manager for Fullscript’s Integrative Medical Advisory team, he oversees research projects and the development of medical education content for practitioners and patients across North America. He completed Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of Guelph in human kinetics and human biology and nutritional sciences, respectively, and naturopathic training at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. He's passionate about evidence-informed practice, patient education, health services research, and natural medicines. He has almost 15 years of academic, industry, and advisory experience, having worked with various organizations, including The Ottawa Hospital, the Ottawa Police Service, the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors, the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Valeant Pharmaceuticals, Nordion, and Pfizer.

Peter Woznik, ND

Naturopathic Doctor

Dr. Peter Woznik is a Board-Certified Naturopathic Doctor, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and a Certified Sports Nutritionist.

Ross Bailey, MKin, BScKin

Lead Analyst, Medical Innovation

Ross graduated from Queen’s University with a Bachelor of Science specializing in kinesiology, then completed a Master’s in Kinesiology at Western University. At Western, he worked as a teaching assistant in the cadaver labs for undergraduate anatomy courses. Ross enjoys conducting in-depth research reviews on a variety of medical topics and is an advocate for evidence-based decision support. He actively engages in continuing education on subjects like research methods in systematic reviews and meta-analyses, supplement quality standards, and the regulation of sports nutrition.

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