Which Blood Test?

[grim_reapin]

Ok Ive got a list here of test I was told to take. Which of these test should I take and shouldn't I take and how much does each test usually cost for you guys. I am on insurance so that will help some. Also is there one kind of test to check for diseases etc. Im pretty sure I don't have any but Im very very paranoid about STD's etc although I practice safe sex.

Total Test
CBC
Chem-20
DHEA Sulfate
Prolactin
Free Test
Thyroid Screen
Lh,FSH
ACTH
Cortisol
Estrogen

If there is any Im missing let me know or any that can be dropped.

 

[thx9000]

You can test for STD's, but it is expensive. Well, to test for all of them is.

You also want free and weakly bound test along with SHBG. Liver and kidney function. Do a search on DrJMW and "blood test" he lists everything you should check in a couple of posts.

 

[TheMuscleMonster]

there was a sweet post a little while back that listed all valuse ranges. but i would imagaine unless someone has a link to it, it would be quite difficult to find.

 

[AleaveR]

I would also add a complete metabolic panel (CMP). This will include some liver function tests which you will want to monitor before, throughout, and after a cycle... I just had one done for like $25.

Another one you should add is a lipid profile. You want to know what your values are before a cycle because the use of steroids can compromise your cholesterol. I think I paid like $20 for this one.

Testosterone test for total, free, etc was $118 I believe.
CBC was like $12.
LH and FSH I believe were $23. and I cant remember the rest.

I also did these tests through the clinic at my university which made them a little cheaper

 

[sconoscuito]

hey but what if your doctor tells you to do this blood test then you can have your insurance cover most of it...

like lets say I had a blood clot in my shoulder last year and I had to do blood work every once in a while

now I'm fine but I can just get an appointment with my doctor and ask him if he can send me to get my blood work done cause im playing college bball and want to know if everythings fine
that way my insurance will cover it.

right?

 

[DrJMW]

Standard tests I always order:

HORMONE

1. Cortisol, Total (367)
2. DHEA Sulfate (402)
3. IGF-1 (839)
4. IGFBP-3 (34458)
5. T3, Free (34429)
6. T4, Free (866-78)
7. TSH (899-75)
8. Testosterone, Total, Free and Weakly Bound (30741)
9. Hemoglobin A1C (496-39)
10. Fasting Insulin (561)

CARDIOVASCULAR

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

OTHER

14. GGT (482-31) Important Liver Value not included in Comp Metabolic Panel
15. PSA (5363-64)

 

[cdownie927]

do you know what the averages are for those test

DrJMW