Blood Work - What Should Be Measured?

**bugsysiegals** · 05-17-2011, 09:04 PM

I'd like to get some bloodwork done before my next cycle ... have run 2 cycles so far, just finishing PCT, and want to make sure I've made a full recovery before using again.

What should I tell the doctors as far as what kind of blood test I want done (what do I want to be measured) and why I want one done (don't need them thinking anything about steroids )? I'm thinking I'd just tell them I missed out on my yearly blood test at work, have been getting light headed while lifting at the gym, and haven't been recovering from workouts very well lately so I wanted to see if my test levels are getting low with old age or what else may be going on if anything. I can't imagine they'd think anything or know anything about the steroids since my test levels should be normal or below normal range, right?

**yehkbrah** · 05-17-2011, 09:23 PM

Liver function tests (bilirubin, PTT, INR)
Liver enzymes (AST, ALT)
Fasting lipid profile ( HDL/LDLm total cholesterol)
Complete blood count

**boundup** · 05-17-2011, 10:08 PM

Originally Posted by bugsysiegals

I'd like to get some bloodwork done before my next cycle ... have run 2 cycles so far, just finishing PCT, and want to make sure I've made a full recovery before using again.

What should I tell the doctors as far as what kind of blood test I want done (what do I want to be measured) and why I want one done (don't need them thinking anything about steroids)? I'm thinking I'd just tell them I missed out on my yearly blood test at work, have been getting light headed while lifting at the gym, and haven't been recovering from workouts very well lately so I wanted to see if my test levels are getting low with old age or what else may be going on if anything. I can't imagine they'd think anything or know anything about the steroids since my test levels should be normal or below normal range, right?

I told my Doc that I needed to get blood work done for insurance renewal. She asked why, and I said I get discounts if I am in certain ranges, which is true, and ordered the blood test of a life time; damn near every box checked. As a result, I found out everything I needed to know and paid nothing. Found out that deep in a Tren Ace (50mg ed) cycle w/ Test Prop(25mg ED) I was sitting at 1250 (250 - 850) total test, 49 (5 - 40) free test and perfect HDL/LDL, liver enzymes and just elevated RBCs. Granted, she kicked me to my Endo and I was like "Uhh... I just took my shot." "You feel awesome?" "Yup." "Sweet - no cause for concern."

Entered in the information, bp and dropped premium a bit and upped my coverage as a result of the good blood work.

**yehkbrah** · 05-18-2011, 12:38 AM

Originally Posted by boundup

I told my Doc that I needed to get blood work done for insurance renewal. She asked why, and I said I get discounts if I am in certain ranges, which is true, and ordered the blood test of a life time; damn near every box checked. As a result, I found out everything I needed to know and paid nothing. Found out that deep in a Tren Ace (50mg ed) cycle w/ Test Prop(25mg ED) I was sitting at 1250 (250 - 850) total test, 49 (5 - 40) free test and perfect HDL/LDL, liver enzymes and just elevated RBCs. Granted, she kicked me to my Endo and I was like "Uhh... I just took my shot." "You feel awesome?" "Yup." "Sweet - no cause for concern."

Entered in the information, bp and dropped premium a bit and upped my coverage as a result of the good blood work.

how long did it take for you to receive results?