Bloodwork- what should i ask for?

[Simon1972]

Hi guys about to embark upon full bloodwork and want to make sure i have all the basic tests covered in order to supply the forum with the results needed.


i read a post but it seemed to have too many tests, i dont think i could convince a doctor to issue that much.

http://forums.steroid.com/showthread...ight=bloodwork

also whats the best argument to give a doctor to authorise such tests.

Im in Australia so tests are harder to come by- no anti aging clinics here in my area!

if there is a post anywhere to link to i'd appreciate it

Thanks in advance

[MickeyKnox]

these are very important. but hopefully the trt gurus will chime in and perhaps offer up a few more important ones..

Total, Free, and Biovailable Testosterone
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH),
Luteneizing Hormone (LH),
Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG),
Estrogen Levels
Cortisol Levels
Cholesterol Levels
Albumin
DHEA

[Simon1972]

these are very important. but hopefully the trt gurus will chime in and perhaps offer up a few more important ones..

Total, Free, and Biovailable Testosterone
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH),
Luteneizing Hormone (LH),
Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG),
Estrogen Levels
Cortisol Levels
Cholesterol Levels
Albumin
DHEA

Thanks Micky, i found this list - any others to ask for?

• Total Testosterone
• Bioavailable Testosterone (AKA “Free and Loosely Bound”)
• Free Testosterone (if Bioavailable T is unavailable)
• SHBG-Sex Hormone Binding Globulin
• DHT (perhaps) *Gel user especially pay attention to this.
• Estradiol (specify “sensitive” assay for males)
• LH-Luteneizing Hormone
• FSH-Folicle stimulating hormone
• Prolactin
• Cortisol
• Thyroid Panel
• CBC-complete blood count
• Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
• Lipid Profile
• PSA (age dependent)
• IGF -1, IGFBP-3 (if HGH therapy is being considered)