Blood work....

[shootfighter1975]

Hi everyone....

I read alot on here about getting bloodwork done before, during, & after going on a cycle....

Well I am going to a doctor in a few days.... What types of specific levels should I ask to have tested? (pre-cycle)

Thanks.



P.S. Do you ask for the exact same tests during and afterwards as well? (or are there other tests you add for specific times)

 

[Tux]

Just ask for general workup. Make sure to get BP, kidney function, lipids, and liver enzymes checked. If you have the dough, you can spring for a testosterone level test as well, so you can compare your post-PCT test levels to your pre-cycle levels. BP, liver, kidneys, and cholesterol are the main ones to worry about though, especially if running strong androgens, tren, or orals.

 

[missionpossible]

You might want to consider one of the on-line available lab services for your during and after tests, try www.directlabs.com

 

[immortalis]

You might want to consider one of the on-line available lab services for your during and after tests, try www.directlabs.com

nice link. Karma incomin!

 

[swordfish151]

Hi everyone....

I read alot on here about getting bloodwork done before, during, & after going on a cycle....

Well I am going to a doctor in a few days.... What types of specific levels should I ask to have tested? (pre-cycle)

Thanks.



P.S. Do you ask for the exact same tests during and afterwards as well? (or are there other tests you add for specific times)

Hormone

1. Cortisol, Total
2. Estradiol, Extraction
3. Prolactin
4. LH
5. FSH
6. T3, Free
7. T4, Free
8. TSH
9. Testosterone, Total, Free and Weakly Bound
10. Hemoglobin A1C
11. Fasting Insulin
12. Somatomedian C (optional)

Cardiovascular

13. CBC
14. Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
15. Lipid Panel

Other

16. GGT Important Liver Value not included in Comp Metabolic Panel

 

[todoveritas]

Hi everyone....
What types of specific levels should I ask to have tested? (pre-cycle)

P.S. Do you ask for the exact same tests during and afterwards as well?

My vote for economy and efficiency is:
Baseline CBC
metabolic panel including BUN and creatinine (kidney function)
Basic liver panel including: ALT, AST, GGT
Lipid panel including: cholesterol, HDL, LDL
Baseline Testosterone

You need these once a year. Generally you only repeat more frequently those which go abnormal. This will usually be lipids and testosterone.