What to get bloodwork on?

[Arcânn]

I know there's a thread somewhere on here about bloodwork but I can't seem to find it for some reason. I'm just wondering what exactly I need to monitor.

I know the basics are: Total Test, Free Test, Estradiol (E2 Sensitive?), LH, FSH, RBC, Kidney values and Cholesterol. I'm guessing I won't need liver values for a test only cycle. Am I missing anything?

[almostgone]

There's a decent list in section 5 of Austinite's thread:

https://forums.steroid.com/anabolic-...rst-cycle.html

There's a very detailed list more related to TRT in the "finding a Dr" sticky in the TRT forum.

[Arcânn]

For anyone using privatemdlabs, what panels do you normally order for your tests?

[almostgone]

For anyone using privatemdlabs, what panels do you normally order for your tests?

I usually at least get get the Hormone panel for Males and add SHBG and Ferritin. Occasionally I will add the Iron, comprehensive panel instead of ferritin and Vitamin D, 25- Hydroxy.
I'm going a little extra when I have blood drawn this week. I went with Male Ultimate Hormone Panel, C-reactive protein, and IGF-1 because it wasn't included. I opted for the Male Ultimate Hormone Panel this time so I could check DHT and PRL. The DHT panel is rather expensive, but nice to have.

You have the option of building your own panel using the menu on the left hand side of the screen and it will give you a discount if your order 3 or more tests. Also there is a 15% off discount code floating around online. Think it is good until the end of September?

It all depends on how detailed you want to get with your labs. Some guys opt for less details.

Edit: Also, if you're pulling mid-cycle labs, you probably won't go as in depth as you would post-PCT. Also, the labs I pull are geared more towards TRT with an occasional blast so I tend to go more in depth.