Cheapest "Online Lab" to get full hormone panel bloodwork?

[KOArtist]

I've heard of a few over the years, but what is the best deal out there right now?

Thanks!

[bass]

private md labs . com

[EverettCD]

Those of you that use private md labs . com, what package lab test is your favorite.

FRDave (thank you Dave) PMed me about the "Female Hormone Panel". It looks good for a cheap check in between BW with my Dr.

[bass]

same as FRDaves but I get the male panel so I get the sensitive assay.

[FRDave]

Regardless of panel used, Private MD Labs looks to be the cheapest if using the 15% off coupon they send weekly when you sign up for their newsletter. Not to mention, I get blood drawn on Sat and always have my results by Monday, Tuesday at the latest.

[EverettCD]

same as FRDaves but I get the male panel so I get the sensitive assay.

I would do the male panel but it costs $169.49 compared to the female panel for $59.99.

[EverettCD]

Regardless of panel used, Private MD Labs looks to be the cheapest if using the 15% off coupon they send weekly when you sign up for their newsletter. Not to mention, I get blood drawn on Sat and always have my results by Monday, Tuesday at the latest.

Good to know, I will go sign up for the newsletter.

[FRDave]

I would do the male panel but it costs $169.49 compared to the female panel for $59.99.

Female panel is awesome for the price. I can keep an eye on blood thickening like hematocrit levels, liver values, etc., as well as dial in my test to estrogen levels which we all know can take up to a year which adds up $$$

Here is a cropped pic of my latest results to show what all is included for $50.

[EverettCD]

Thanks Dave.

Sent from my iPhone that was manufactured in a sweat shop in China

[MArz123]

Check out healthonelabs.com much cheaper than either of the two labs mentioned above and they typically use labcorp locations as the draw site.

[xcraider37]

Check out healthonelabs.com much cheaper than either of the two labs mentioned above and they typically use labcorp locations as the draw site.

Looks to be the same price ranges as privatelabsmd except private labs wins because of the 15% off coupon.

[zillagod]

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[FRDave]

since the estradiol isnt a sensitive test, do you think the 17.8 result is accurate? just wondering, because you do save a lot of money if so

At first I was worried since I kept reading about the sensitive assay on this site, but my Dr. is on TRT himself and stated it's not necessary. With that in mind, I have used the normal E2 test since day 1 to dial in my protocol with no issues. With a little more research, I came across the below info from the LEF site, which reassured me there is no need for the sensitive assay.

http://www.lef.org/Vitamins-Suppleme...ch&key=C140244

This test is generally NOT suggested over the regular estradiol test (LC004515).

The only difference between this test and the regular estradiol test (offered in Life Extension panels) is better detection at the lower limits of the range. For example, the lower end of the range for estradiol is 7.6 pg/mL while the lower limit for the sensitive estradiol is 3 pg/mL. This test does not provide a more accurate result at normal ranges, it is only more accurate at very low levels of estradiol.

Since Life Extension advocates higher levels of hormones, it would be very rare to use this test for its greater sensitivity at the low end of the range. Remember that men also need a certain level of estrogen (estradiol) and that studies are showing that if the estradiol level for a man is below the 18-20 pg/mL range there is increased risk for osteoporosis.

[zillagod]

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[FRDave]

^ awsome! you just saved me like 100 bucks

I'm sure some will not agree but it works for me and cheap to boot :-)

[jomamma007]

what's your protocl FRDave?

[GSXRvi6]

For these online testers, do they send you a kit and you draw the blood yourself?

[jomamma007]

well for private md labs you just go to a labcorp location, they draw blood and usually email you the results the following day.

[FRDave]

what's your protocl FRDave?

At time of blood work in pic, I was on 40mg test cyp injected sub-Q in glutes every Tues night and Sat morning for a total of 80mg weekly. The day before test injections I was injecting 375iu of HCG via sub-Q in love handles for a total of 750iu weekly. The day after test injections I was taking .75mg Arimidex for a total of 1.5mg weekly.

I have since bumped my HCG to 400iu the day before test injections (800iu weekly) and dropped Arimidex to .5mg the day after test injections as I was experiencing sore joints. I feel best with my E2 around 30 pg/mL.

[booku]

i went all out and got the ultimate anti aging panel lol. still haven't used it, debating on when I should. Last blood work was june.

[bass]

guys keep in mind with the male panel you test allot more, here is a complete list,


$169 Male Panel
-Lipid Profile
-Complete Blood Count w/ Differential
-Estradiol, Sensitive
-Insulin Growth Factor (IGF-1)
-Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
-Testosterone , Free (Direct), Serum With Total Testosterone
-Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)
-Thyroid Profile

the female panel includes LH and FSH which are worthless for TRT. just something to consider.

[FRDave]

guys keep in mind with the male panel you test allot more, here is a complete list,

$169 Male Panel
-Lipid Profile
-Complete Blood Count w/ Differential
-Estradiol, Sensitive
-Insulin Growth Factor (IGF-1)
-Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
-Testosterone , Free (Direct), Serum With Total Testosterone
-Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)
-Thyroid Profile

the female panel includes LH and FSH which are worthless for TRT. just something to consider.

Once my protocol is dialed in, I'll get one of the more elaborate male panels such as this. I just use the female panel to get my test/estrogen dialed in as well as keep an eye on blood thickening in case I need to donate and keep an eye on the liver of course.

[bass]

Once my protocol is dialed in, I'll get one of the more elaborate male panels such as this. I just use the female panel to get my test/estrogen dialed in as well as keep an eye on blood thickening in case I need to donate and keep an eye on the liver of course.

in that case I agree, no need to get the whole male panel.

[Scabtree]

Do any of these labs work outside of the US? (like Canada...)