The Basics of Ordering Bloodwork

[lukiss96]

Where I am from you can get a lot of that stuff free from family doc if you know how to talk politely and be friendly with your doc. Most docs want to be respected and to be thanked. Some tests I have to pay out of my pocket, but I still save a lot.

 

[Joe P]

why avoid getting labs done with your primary? Am I missing something?

I would assume that most people prefer to remain anonymous. They might even lie to their Primary Doctor about steroid use. I told mine, and he gave me a stern verbal lashing. With my Primary Doctor, I only go in once or twice a year to get blood work. On a cycle, it's probably nice to go more frequently than that.

If you get an anonymous lab report online, your Health Care Provider is less likely to see the charges on your insurance. That would probably be the only one you would want to avoid. Health Insurance gets rich by denying claims, not by paying out. So they might look into why there are so many blood labs.

 

[ramrod53]

That makes sense, thank you brotha

 

[camp3r]

Very good information, now I need to research what all of the tests do and what’s important with each one regarding my health. The more I read here, the more questions I have and find that someone has asked it.

 

[CamCamthePowerMan]

about to start my first cycle and looking to do my blood work through Jason‘s health as it seems to be the cheapest option I’ve found.

 

[roofer22]

about to start my first cycle and looking to do my blood work through Jason‘s health as it seems to be the cheapest option I’ve found.

Did you end up using these guys? The prices seem pretty good.

 

[CamCamthePowerMan]

Did you end up using these guys? The prices seem pretty good.

Not yet, but I’m 4 weeks in on cycle and plan on using them this coming week. I’ll let ya know

 

[Ozk]

If anyone is chasing blood work in Australia you can get a referral online at instantscripts.com it's cost $20 just make sure you pick the correct type of test. Then you take that in to the pathologist and get blood taken done. Results get emailed to you. There's other online sites that do the same thing. You don't have to see a dr and pay a consult fee etc and it's cheap to do so no reason you shouldn't be doing it.

 

[CamCamthePowerMan]

Did you end up using these guys? The prices seem pretty good.

Hey sorry forgot to get back to you. I did bloodwork through Jason’s health. There good. They had caps on testosterone. But other than that it’s great. You don’t even need to make an appointment to see them. You pay for your test on line then go to nearest quest diagnostics for the blood draw. It takes 5-10minuges then your out the door. It took about 2 days to receive my results

 

[thecptnmorgan]

I got my bloods done 2 weeks ago and everything has came back except my testosterone levels. Estrogen took a little longer too but has anyone else had this experience with quest?

 

[Dirthand]

I got my bloods done 2 weeks ago and everything has came back except my testosterone levels. Estrogen took a little longer too but has anyone else had this experience with quest?

Ultra sensitive and LC/MS test take a while to process.

 

[Ateam2023]

Ultra sensitive and LC/MS test take a while to process.

i just had an e2 lc/ms ultra sensitive test through discounted labs with quest as lab and in record time 4 day results, i was surprised as it usually takes quest 7+ days for that particular test result,,

 

[Joe P]

Which blood panel is recommended now? I was unsuccessful in finding the ones in the first post, and I didn't see any replies here about the updated websites.

 

[Dirthand]

i just had an e2 lc/ms ultra sensitive test through discounted labs with quest as lab and in record time 4 day results, i was surprised as it usually takes quest 7+ days for that particular test result,,

That is impressive

 

[k710]

i just had an e2 lc/ms ultra sensitive test through discounted labs with quest as lab and in record time 4 day results, i was surprised as it usually takes quest 7+ days for that particular test result,,

That might be a record lol I wish that were my experience. Next time will be my lucky blood-draw. Hopefully I dont suffer for 10 days waiting for ultra sensitive results

 

[retaworldpeace]

It comes up often, and I thought it would be helpful to have links all in one thread.

For best results, get bloods taken pre cycle, mid cycle, and a couple months after PCT.

Pre cycle and post cycle bloods can be done the cheapest, You can order the "female hormone panel" from privatemdlabs.com. This test will give you blood info, LH, FSH test and estro numbers that are correct if your not on a cycle. This test costs $62 and often has discount codes available.
Find Any Lab Test - Fast, Easy & Hassle-Free Blood Lab Testing

Labsmd.com also offers a female hormone panel and costs about $70.
https://labsmd.com/tests.php?view=all&show=2234&category=14&search=#2234

Mid cycle bloods can not be done as cheaply. The testing method needs to be LC/MS.
The privateMD female panel cuts off at a test level of 1500.
You can use the female hormone panel from Labsmd.com
https://labsmd.com/tests.php?view=all&show=2234&category=14&search=#2234

If your cycle does not include deca, tren, or similar 19-nors you can use a few different tests from privateMD. PrivateMD will often give false readings from blood containing tren or deca. The tren shows up as E2 and the deca shows up as grossly exagortated test level.


This hormone panel costs $99 and will give an accurate test number over 1500.
Find Any Lab Test - Fast, Easy & Hassle-Free Blood Lab Testing

Labsmd.com uses Quest Diagnostics for there blood draws and lab work.
PrivateMDlabs.com uses LabCorp for blood draws and lab work.
The company you order from functions as your DR and orders the tests for you. There are labs all over the country, it should be easy to find one near you.

super useful post, thank you