Can I specify what I want in a blood work up?

[tebby]

I am using the post from Kelkel on what I want in an initial blood test but should I expect to be dinged more money for deviating away from the "standard" work ups they offer?

blood work
body fat
research=safety and success

thanks

[powerlifterty16]

you can request what you want, but it all depends on how much of a prick the dr is. my GP wouldnt even order me a cholesterol or total testosterone lab.....my urologist ordered me a lot more. I have a feeling im going to be arguing with him in the future though because he said he doesnt always test estradiol(but agreeed to do it on my next one)

[tebby]

thanks

[Times Roman]

doctors have some flexibility, but beyond that, they may ask why you want that particular test.

if unable to resolve with your doc, there is always

private md labs dot com

[HRTstudent]

I am using the post from Kelkel on what I want in an initial blood test but should I expect to be dinged more money for deviating away from the "standard" work ups they offer?

blood work
body fat
research=safety and success

thanks

are you paying out of pocket? flat fee service? or do you have insurance?

the answer would totally dictate our response.

some things like spectracell are not covered 99% of the time, but otherwise, it would depend on insurance or the service you use.

[tebby]

are you paying out of pocket? flat fee service? or do you have insurance?

the answer would totally dictate our response.

some things like spectracell are not covered 99% of the time, but otherwise, it would depend on insurance or the service you use.

I have insurance and I am going to a private lab
We shall see

[tebby]

thanks much.....
I am going right to a private lab.

[HRTstudent]

if you are paying out of pocket then I believe you can order whatever you want unless you live in select states like NY (could be wrong on this).

if you want insurance to reimburse you then you would definitely need it all coded correctly and ordered by your doc.

good luck to you!