Blood work in Canada

[jackfrost88]

So I am going to go get my natty levels tested but have a few questions:

What do I ask for? Which type of test? Is it called a full spectrum hormone or do I have to specify what i want to get tested?

If I have to specify what I want tested, what should it be? Like, test/e2/lh/etc.

Is it covered by Canadian medical or would I have to pay out of pocket?

Anyone know any places? (I live in Alberta)

Anything else to know?

Thanks in advance!

[Frenchy93]

They are covered by OHIP

Edit: I know in ontario and a couple other provinces they are covered. Some they are not.

[jackfrost88]

Anyone know the name of the test (if there is one) or what to get looked at?

[Frenchy93]

Its a blood test. Ask them to test for what your looking for ontop of a standard test.

[TrevHoff]

I am in Alberta, go to your doc (most are clueless). Tell them you want to get the following bloods done (if on interested in your test levels):

• Total Testosterone
• Bioavailable Testosterone (AKA “Free and Loosely Bound”)
• Free Testosterone (if Bioavailable T is unavailable)

Would not hurt to get the following bloods done as well:
• SHBG
• DHT (perhaps)
• Estradiol (specify “sensitive” assay for males)
• LH
• FSH
• Prolactin
• Cortisol
• Thyroid Panel
• CBC
• Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
• Lipid Profile

This is covered by AHC.

[jackfrost88]

I am in Alberta, go to your doc (most are clueless). Tell them you want to get the following bloods done (if on interested in your test levels):

• Total Testosterone
• Bioavailable Testosterone (AKA “Free and Loosely Bound”)
• Free Testosterone (if Bioavailable T is unavailable)

Would not hurt to get the following bloods done as well:
• SHBG
• DHT (perhaps)
• Estradiol (specify “sensitive” assay for males)
• LH
• FSH
• Prolactin
• Cortisol
• Thyroid Panel
• CBC
• Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
• Lipid Profile

This is covered by AHC.

Perfect, exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

[Frenchy93]

I am in Alberta, go to your doc (most are clueless). Tell them you want to get the following bloods done (if on interested in your test levels): o Total Testosterone o Bioavailable Testosterone (AKA "Free and Loosely Bound") o Free Testosterone (if Bioavailable T is unavailable) Would not hurt to get the following bloods done as well: o SHBG o DHT (perhaps) o Estradiol (specify "sensitive" assay for males) o LH o FSH o Prolactin o Cortisol o Thyroid Panel o CBC o Comprehensive Metabolic Panel o Lipid Profile This is covered by AHC.

Great post