Privatemdlabs, which test?

[Novanut]

I've found a new Dr. that will let me get my own labs, and I need to know which test should I be looking at on privatemdlabs?
Also, does anybody have a discount code?
Thanks

[J DIESEL3]

Nova are you asking what labs you need to run to see if you need trt?
Or what labs to run after you started??

[Novanut]

Sorry, I've been on TRT for a little over a year. I moved and had to find another Dr. as the one I was using decided he wouldn't treat me out of state. I wasn't very happy with him anyway...
Anyway, It's been almost 7 months since my last labs. I've been using Cyp .5cc 2x's per week. The new Dr. I'm going to use will let me bring my on labs. And since I'm paying out of pocket I figure going this route will be much cheaper...

[Wes201]

privatemed labs does not provide services for people who are NJ residents. Anybody from jersey know where else we can go?

[jasondd1]

There is a place called anylabstestnow but I have never used them. Not sure if they are good or not. I bookmarked them when I was searching.

[SlimmerMe]

I've found a new Dr. that will let me get my own labs, and I need to know which test should I be looking at on privatemdlabs?
Also, does anybody have a discount code?
Thanks

discount code is easy. Just answer a few questions on the homepage. It takes about 3 seconds.

[Novanut]

discount code is easy. Just answer a few questions on the homepage. It takes about 3 seconds.

Thanks. Any suggestions as to which lab tests I should have done?

[MickeyKnox]

Im sure the pros in here will add to this list, or critique it as they see fit. This is simply my suggestion.

1) Major hormones to be tested:

Testosterone
Free Androgen Index
LH/FSH
DHEA/DHEAS
Estradiol
IGF -1
Prolactin

2) Full Thyroid Panel

Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH or thyrotropin)
T4/Free T4
T3/Free T3

3) Full cardiovascular profile:

Total Cholesterol
LDL and even VLDL
HDL
Trigelycerides
homocysteine
C reaction protien

4) Liver enzymes:

Alkaline phosphate
GGT
SGOT
SGPT
PSA

5) Kidney values:

Serum Creatine
Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
Urine Protein
Microalbuminuria
Urine Creatinine
Protein-to-Creatinine Ratio
Serum Albumin

[jwh7699]

You can find most of the above tests if you purchase the Male Anti-Aging panel test. They have a 10% off option at the top of their web page. If you sign up for their e-mail newsletter they will send you a code for 15%.

Good Luck!!!

[Novanut]

You can find most of the above tests if you purchase the Male Anti-Aging panel test. They have a 10% off option at the top of their web page. If you sign up for their e-mail newsletter they will send you a code for 15%.

Good Luck!!!

Thanks JWH. Does that test include the E2 assay?

[jasondd1]

I got the basic male hormone panel for like $169 minus the 10%. I actually called them and asked their opinion and the lady told me a lot of body builders order their female hormone panel for men. If you tell them when you order that it is actually for a man they wll set the parameters for men instead of women. I almost did it and now looking at it I'm not sure why i didn't.

Hormone Panel for Females

Description: ***Both MALES and FEMALES order this panel, please be sure to enter the gender that you want reference ranges for when placing your order, as each gender has different reference ranges for these tests. ***
Menopause is the time in a woman's life when menstruation stops permanently. Most women go through menopause between ages 45 and 55. In the US the average age for menstrual periods to stop completely is 51.

This panel will help diagnose the onset of menopause. Significant deviations from the normal range may require further evaluation by your physician.

Includes:
-Estradiol, serum;
-Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH);
-Luteinizing Hormone (LH);
-Testosterone , serum;
-Complete Blood Count (CBC): Hematocrit; hemoglobin; mean corpuscular volume (MCV); mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH); mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC); red cell distribution width (RDW); percentage and absolute differential counts; platelet count; red cell count; white blood cell count; immature granulocytes.
-Comprehensive Metabolic Profile (CMP): A:G ratio; albumin, serum; alkaline phosphatase, serum; ALT (SGPT); AST (SGOT); bilirubin, total; BUN; BUN:creatinine ratio; calcium, serum; carbon dioxide, total; chloride, serum; creatinine, serum; globulin, total; glucose, serum; potassium, serum; protein, total, serum; sodium, serum.

Patient Instructions: Patient should fast for 12 hours preceding collection of specimen. If using a testosterone cream please be sure you have not rubbed any into the antecubital area of your arm for the last 24 hours as it can give elevated results.

Categories: Hormones and Metabolism, Female Specific Tests, Infertility Testing

Price: $59.99

[Novanut]

Jason if that's true that would save me a few bucks which is always a good thing! I'll have to check that out!

[MickeyKnox]

Novanut,

Make sure you ask for a Male Sensitive Assay when referencing the Etradiol Test.

[jwh7699]

I would e-mail them to make sure. I purchased the Female Hormone test you are talking about and it didn't test for Estradiol Sensitive Assay, basically I gave away money.

[bass]

you really don't need whole lot of BW for follow up, I recommend this panel for follow up,

http://www.privatemdlabs.com/lab_tes...4&search=#2136