Online lab testing

[jackfrost88]

Hey all, after a long search for proper bloods here in Canada I got nowhere and will be getting them done when I am in the US later. I have family there and want to do this right so will be using privatemdlabs.com as many have suggested.

My question is, which test should I order (there are a lot)? If anyone has experience with them could they please tell me their process and any things to look out for.

Thanks in advance

[Quester]

There are stickies that can answer this for you.

[kelkel]

What's the purpose of the testing?

Pre, mid, post cycle?

[Richard Cabeza]

I just ordered my mid cycle test from them, this is what i chose... Hormone Panel with Estradiol Sensitive and Testosterone LC/MS-MS. Came out to $90 with a 15% off coupon code i found on google .. LPD345

That test also shows you the true value of your testosterone levels, being you haven't started your cycle yet you can probably order the cheaper test now, its the HORMONE PANEL FOR FEMALES, you can still get the 15% off, that was the first test i ordered it was like $50 after the discount or something like that, mid cycle though you should definitely get the first test i referenced so you have everything you need to make adjustments if necessary

[jackfrost88]

What's the purpose of the testing?

Pre, mid, post cycle?

Precycle. Have not used steroids before.

[kelkel]

You appear to be out of the US so it may be more difficult. Just be sure that you include LH & FSH in your blood work as these show pituitary function, which is what shuts down on cycle and has to be restarted via serms/pct. Knowing before and after values help you gauge recovery.

[jackfrost88]

Right but I will be in the US for this blood work.

[kelkel]

Forgot about that. Awesome.

[jackfrost88]

A couple people have both said the female hormone panel is the way to go. Is this because of the estrogen that other tests wouldn't monitor normally?

On a side note, you guys in the US don't know how lucky you are. Everyone raves about the Canadian medical system but from my experience it is terrible and I always end up going south for anything I need done

[jjsevens]

A couple people have both said the female hormone panel is the way to go. Is this because of the estrogen that other tests wouldn't monitor normally?

On a side note, you guys in the US don't know how lucky you are. Everyone raves about the Canadian medical system but from my experience it is terrible and I always end up going south for anything I need done

Hey man, where are you located? I'm in Toronto and in the same boat, need full blood work but can't get it done here, was thinking of driving over to Buffalo to a private lab. Thanks.

[jackfrost88]

Hey man, where are you located? I'm in Toronto and in the same boat, need full blood work but can't get it done here, was thinking of driving over to Buffalo to a private lab. Thanks.

I'm in Alberta, move between edmonton, calgary and rural areas for work. I looked into it and will be ordering a kit from privatemdlabs to an address ill be going to in the States. Then you just take it to a centre there that draws the blood and mail it in. They then e-mail results so no need to wait in the US for it . Seems like the best option we have if you want full proper bloods done