When to get blood test

[Velkar182]

In general, how long should I wait to get my blood test after pct?

If it helps, my cycle was 500 mg test en wks 1-10 and 30mg dbol ED wks1-4. I am going on my third week of pct with clomid and my last injection was 4 weeks ago.

[Bigmax]

I would wait between 8 and 12 weeks bro.

[BG]

I go before, during and after.

[Swifto]

If you searched you would have found this thread I made.

*A simple guide to bloodwork, what to get tested and when*

[Swifto]

see to many new user's to AS posting on here, NOT getting bloodwork done at key points as I feel its so important. Injectables or orals, bloodwork is still neccessary IMO.

What to get tested

Below is what I get tested:

ENDOCRINOLOGY
Testosterone



LIVER FUNCTION TESTS
Albumin
Globulin
Total Protein
Bilirubin
Gamma GT
Alkaline Phosphatase
Aspartate Transferase (AST)
Alanine Transferase (ALT)

LIPID PROFILE
Triglycerides
Total Cholesterol
LDL Cholesterol
HDL Cholesterol
HDL/Cholesterol Ratio

KIDNEY FUNCTION
Urea
Creatinine

FULL BLOOD COUNT

RED CELL COUNT
Haemoglobin
Haematocrit (HCT)
Red Cell Count
Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW)
Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV)
Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin (MCH)
Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin Concentration (MCHC)

DIFFERENTIAL WHITE CELL COUNT
White Cell Count
Neutrophils
Lymphocytes
Monocytes
Eosinophils
Basophils
Platelet Count
ESR

ELECTROLYTES
Sodium
Potassium
Chloride
Bicarbonate
Uric Acid

MUSCLE ENZYME
Creatine Kinase


MINERALS
Calcium
Phosphate


IRON STATUS PROFILE
Iron
Total Iron Binding Capacity

For the UK bro's. This was copy/pasted from:

http://www.thedoctorltd.co.uk.

Where they offer bloodtests for a fee. Thats if you cant persuade your doctor to do it?

When to get bloodwork done

Bloodwork is needed at 3 points when cycling or about to embark on a cycle containing Pro-Hormones/Anabolic Steroids .

- 1-2 weeks proir to starting any cycle containing Pro-Hormones/Anabolic Steroids . This will decide if your body is in good condition and should determine whether your cycle goes ahead or not. If you have an abnormalities, dont cycle. Wiat a further 6-8 weeks, then get the tests done again. Cycling when your body isnt ready may lead to short/long term health problems, so shouldnt be done.

- About 4-8 weeks into your cycle, whilst "on". I say 4-8, as cycling compounds that aromotase heavily, 17aa's or massive dosages, one should get bloodwork done more often.

These tests should determine whether your cycle should continue or change in any way. For example, if your liver values were above normal after 6 weeks of cycling Dbol and your final 8 weeks of the cycle contained Winstrol , drop the Winstrol. Or get bloodwork done again, when using the Winstrol.

Or dropping the 17aa if liver values are high. A bit of common sense is needed here I think.

One could also get testosterone tested, to see what the level of suppression is, if using androgens that suppress, not cause total HPTA shutdown.

If your cylcing longer, for 24+ weeks, bloodwork becomes more important and should be done more often IMO. Any health defects, if any, need to picked up and addressed accordingly.

- After PCT. About 5-7 weeks after PCT has finished. This way all the compounds you may have used for PCT are no longer active. This test is important, as it should determine whether another ligter/hevier PCT is needed. One could also get SHBG tested, to see if it needed to be lowered as it can really compromise ones PCT and its effectiveness.

Time On + PCT = Time Off here still applies. Getting bloodwork done doesnt mean your can cycle again. Cycles have been proven to be less effective when back to back, so wait 2-4 months, then cycle again. Or if short cycling, (Marcus... ) bloodwork is still needed at the points I've stated.



A very informative thread on bloodwork is below:

http://forums.steroid.com/showthread...ormal +ranges

[Velkar182]

Sweet post, SWIFTO!!! One practical question. My doctor usually hits me up for $60 a visit (sort of a minimum fee for any visit). The list of things to get tested seem to be pretty lengthy. Is that considered a standard blood test, or will this cost me an arm and a leg? My dad gets blood work done on a regular basis, because he is diabetic and it costs him about $110. Do you have any idea what the relative cost would be for such blood work?

Thanks again.

[Swifto]

I have no idea as I live in the UK and the NHS pay for it. Might be an idea asking one of the US members.

[LmbrJak]

Have you checked out these guys http://www.directlabs.com/

[Velkar182]

Looks expensive. Unfortunately, getting these tests done every 3-4 weeks is out of the question. Costs more than some cycles!

[BIG LITTLE MAN]

Can you fix that link for the more imformative info on blood work?