Pre course blood test

[peteefs]

Im just going to start another course in about 3 weeks, but before i did i wanted to get the full check over.

Which tests do i need to get:
Testosterone
Estrogen

Someone said to me about HDL and LDL levels

Any others, cheers?

 

[justinjones1963]

I get a full panel done which includes a host of things. The bottom line is that AAS (depending ont he substance) can effect your liver, kidneys, & natural test levels (and other things).

I always get a full blood panel which hits lipid values, liver, kidneys, blood and testosterone. I've had thyroid issues in the past so I get that tested too.

I gotta tell you that I am happy as hell you are posting this too. Not too many people go out and do this - getting pre and post cycle blood work is very important. There was a post this past week about a guy who did AAS for years and NEVER got blood work done and now he is bitchin his health is fucked up.

Good luck!

 

[AhMadKooL]

I get a full panel done which includes a host of things. The bottom line is that AAS (depending ont he substance) can effect your liver, kidneys, & natural test levels (and other things).

I always get a full blood panel which hits lipid values, liver, kidneys, blood and testosterone. I've had thyroid issues in the past so I get that tested too.

I gotta tell you that I am happy as hell you are posting this too. Not too many people go out and do this - getting pre and post cycle blood work is very important. There was a post this past week about a guy who did AAS for years and NEVER got blood work done and now he is bitchin his health is fucked up.

Good luck!

I agree ............

 

[peteefs]

Cheers justinjones.
In britain the doctors are massively anti steriods, so you have to go to the hospital fill out a form etc. Do you know the medical terms for these blood tests it just makes it easier when filling out the forms

 

[ninesecz]

does anyone know ballpark what a full panel runs??

 

[justinjones1963]

Cheers justinjones.
In britain the doctors are massively anti steriods, so you have to go to the hospital fill out a form etc. Do you know the medical terms for these blood tests it just makes it easier when filling out the forms

I didn't know you are from the UK.

I have no idea what they call it over there. Here (at least where I get my blood work done) they call it a 'health and wellness check' - I have to add in the testosterone panel.


Here is a link for a site in the US that does this - it may help out with the terminology.

http://www.lab-safe.com/

Hopefully a vet from the UK can jump in and help out giveing you specific answers.

 

[justinjones1963]

does anyone know ballpark what a full panel runs??

When I get my annual physical my insurance pays for that (and I make sure my annual physical is a few weeks before I start my cycle - it is an easy way to get 'er done).

I was using Quest Diagnostics. It was $100 for a health and wellness and this covered kidneys, blood, lipids, thyroid etc. (they list it all on the site). Testosterone was an additional $250 which is pricey. I have heard they no longer allow doing this over the net. I am going to have to try out http://www.lab-safe.com/ at the end of my next cycle. The prices are virtually the same.

With Quest I would order over the net, hop to the local office in my homwtown, pay at the local office, and then check my results online in a few days. Very easy and confidential.