What blood tests should I get?

[RunNPump]

I have insurance so I called the doctor's office to have a physical before I start HGH/TRT. I want to see where my body is at before hand and then monitor it regularly...

So they tell me I need to go in for bloods a week before the visit. Then they ask me what bloods I want tested. I'm like "Um.... Everything?" Yes I know it's laughable. She replies she's going to put me down for a general panel which includes blah blah blah and do I want anything else tested, I say I want my hormones tested too.

Anyway the doctor is booked out like a month for an appointment anyway. If I were to go get a blood test on my own at Any Lab Test Now which is within walking distance from my house, Exactly what would I be asking for???

Thanks guys.

 

[Bighead101]

Curious of this myself

 

[dumbphone]

ask for a full hormone panel and a lipid panel. that'll have all the info you need!

 

[RunNPump]

Lipid panel
CBC w/diff
CMP w/ eGFR
PSA
Thyroid
Testosterone free and total
Hrowth hormone
IGF1

 

[john161]

I would eliminate IGF, The GH is good enough. Add CRP and homocysteine, as these are true indicators of potential artery blockages.
Privatemdlabs let you pick and choose, and offer deals on full male panels.
Estrogen would be nice too. And look up a coupon code for the tests, save 10-15%.

 

[RunNPump]

I would eliminate IGF, The GH is good enough. Add CRP and homocysteine, as these are true indicators of potential artery blockages.
Privatemdlabs let you pick and choose, and offer deals on full male panels.
Estrogen would be nice too. And look up a coupon code for the tests, save 10-15%.

Bump on privatemd.

 

[eatliftsleep]

You can also select the female hormone panel which i believe includes more tests. Then you will be asked to select gender. Idk why they do it like that but they do.