Blood testing for the Athlete

[DrJMW]

Below is a revised list of blood tests for 2004.
I have made some changes based on consultation with other experts in the field and from feedback from athletes. I feel that baseline blood testing is essential for anyone considering enhancement programs. I also recommend testing during a cycle to see how your body reacts and testing during your recovery. You do not need to do all of the tests each time. We can see how your body reacts and recovers and then just retest areas where problems have emerged.

Fasting

HORMONE

1. Cortisol, Total (367)
2. Estradiol, Extraction (30289)
3. Prolactin (746)
4. LH (615)
5. FSH (470)
6. T3, Free (34429)
7. T4, Free (866-78)
8. TSH (899-75)
9. Testosterone, Total, Free and Weakly Bound (30741)
10. Hemoglobin A1C (496-39)
11. Fasting Insulin (561)


CARDIOVASCULAR

12. CBC (6399-20)
13. Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (10231-92)
14. Lipid Panel (7600-4)

OTHER

15. GGT (482-31) Important Liver Value not included in Comp Metabolic Panel

 

[Dial_tone]

Another fine post. Where can someone find the normal ranges for their age group?

 

[buffut1]

Thanks Doc, however, sometimes it is harder to get these test without paying for them out of pocket.

Great advice.