What tests do I need?

[Grayhawk845]

Well, I was looking to do TRT. However my state is kind of a PITA about this. I tried looking at other places but a multitude of reasons I'm saying no....So I figured I'd order up my own blood draws. In any event, what blood tests should I be ordering? I'm guessing I could order --male hormone, CBC... But there's probably more. Help!!

 

[Sponx]

Normally you would want to have the following tested: CMP, CBC, TSH, PSA, Estradiol, and Testosterone.

 

[megatron_rulz]

privatemdlabs.com

choose the female hormone panel with a lipid profile. When filling out the info, make sure you mark your proper sex. Don’t worry if you are a guy selecting a female panel. Doesn’t matter. Gives you what you need. Search online for discounts for privatemdlabs and make sure to choose Quest Diagnostics. LabCorp is way more expensive.

hope this helps.

 

[Grayhawk845]

Hey guys Thank you for the info, took my lab draw on Tuesday they told me it would take about a week. I'm kind of anxious to see what this all says. I ended up with like 11 panels! (from y'alls advice and some from other sources.)
Once again thank you

 

[Jimme]

Where did you get your labs drawn and did insurance cover it?

 

[tommygunz]

I buy my lab orders from privatemdlabs.com
A few states prohibit this but the site will tell you. I pay for it with my health savings account and sometimes my GP orders them and insurance covers it. The female hormone panel was under $100 last time I checked.

 

[Alpha Sigma Labs]

Keep us posted. We would love to see your baseline before you get started. Once you have results there is a ton of help available to you. Dont hesitate to reach out to the ALS Team.