What to test for?

[mazguy]

My doctor will order a complete blood test for hormones and so forth but we need to know exactly what to request on the script that goes to the lab. I have heard a lot of variations like free test and E and so forth. Is there a standard list?

[SlimmerMe]

complete male hormone panel
which should include free test and PSA baseline
and thyroid panel if so desired

[mazguy]

complete male hormone panel
which should include free test and PSA baseline
and thyroid panel if so desired

Thanks but you you please be more specific. The doctor ordering the test is not in this field and unsure of what exactly to request a test for.

[SlimmerMe]

read this...especially post # 4

http://forums.steroid.com/showthread...ould-I-ask-for.

[dosXX]

CMP (Complete Metabolic Panel)
Complete blood count with differential platelets
Liver and kidney panel
Test total serum, free test
PSA
estradiol
LH
FSH
TSH
SHBG
Lipid panel (cholesterol, HDL, LDL, Triglycerides)
Prolactin (optional)