*A simple guide to bloodwork, what to get tested and when*

[Swifto]

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[perfectbeast2001]

good post swifto. do you get any grief from your doc when you ask for blood work. mine gets all pissed off.

[Swifto]

good post swifto. do you get any grief from your doc when you ask for blood work. mine gets all pissed off.

I did at first. But, when I explained I'm using AS and I need it done he was ok with it.

He rang his solicitor infront of me to see if, "him doing bloodwork for me, was co-operating with illigal activites". The solicitor said no, as long as I know I'm responsible for what I'm doing and my doctor has advised me multiple times to stop.

I've got one this Wed. 4-6 weeks after PCT has finised. He's ok and I can get whatever I want...Free. Thank you NHS.

[STYLE74]

Great post Swifto!!

[2.minutes]

well done mate

[Wizeguy]

Excellent. I know its hard for everyone to get blood work done through thier doctors. Most Doctors wont get involved with it kowing we are using AAS. I'm using an HRT company and I can get bllod work done whenever I Like. It was mandatory before I started with them. The only issue is they wont bill through insurnace so its up to me to pay for it( which can be pricey!) or try and get reimbursed by the insurance co. (good luck!)

[Anavar Man]

Great post Swifto. Also congrats on your monitorship. I always wondered when the optimum time was to get the various stages of bloodwork done.

[MAXIMA5]

Another great addition to the thread would be some numbers for each category of the bloodwork showing the normal ranges.

[MatrixGuy]

How long does the process take bro?

[Wizeguy]

How long does the process take bro?

Usually have to fast for 12 hours.
Takes 2 minutes to take a couple vials of blood from your arm.
Usually get results back after 48-72 hours.

[Swifto]

How long does the process take bro?

I get my bloodwork done and it takes 2-3 days.

[Swifto]

Another great addition to the thread would be some numbers for each category of the bloodwork showing the normal ranges.

The link provides those at the bottom of the post.

[MAXIMA5]

The link provides those at the bottom of the post.

Ok, sorry, Me stoopud

[Mighty Joe]

Been waiting for this post. Nice work Swifto

[Swifto]

*Bump*

Saw a thread on this just now.

[Andros]

Great post, now I know exactly what to ask the doctor (later on today).

[SVTMuscle*]

Bump^ ^


What is the cost for bloodwork with that much detail generally?

[Swifto]

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What is the cost for bloodwork with that much detail generally?

I'm not sure for someoe in the US. Mine, in the UK, is done by the NHS...Free.

[MAXIMA5]

I'm not sure for someoe in the US. Mine, in the UK, is done by the NHS...Free.

No wonder you Brits get bloodwork done all the time.

I believe there is an independent lab in the US that charges about $200 per test, and God only knows how much a doctor would charge.

[Hellmaskbanned]

Swiftooooooooooooooooooooo

Nice post.

[Swifto]

Swiftooooooooooooooooooooo

Nice post.

I'mmmmmmmmmm suprised more didnt read it.

Tut Tut!

Naughty members.

[deznuts]

Any body know any way to find a place to do blood work for you in the US without going to the doctor?

[MAXIMA5]

Any body know any way to find a place to do blood work for you in the US without going to the doctor?

http://www.directlabs.com/TestProcedure.php

[smiler]

i've been in on this topic before. i have b.w. done pretty frequently. but for example, if one takes a large dose d-bol, but liver values are still normall=bunk gear imo.

[smiler]

i've been in on this topic before. i have b.w. done pretty frequently. but for example, if one takes a large dose d-bol, but liver values are still normall=bunk gear imo.

btw all of those tests would cost a fotune here, and no please don't let the insurance co pay for, or see the results. quick way to be dropped from ins. let me just say, imo the list is great but, take like...liver values. just test alt, and ast. if no probs i don't think you need 4 or 5 other tests for liver.

[Chitown Raider]

Nice post. I told my doc I wanted to get bloodwork done, he asked why? I told him I use alot of products from GNC and heard they are harsh on the liver and kidneys so I would rather be safe than sorry. He asked what I was taking I told him the usual stuff creatine and some other supplements. He said ok, just be careful with that stuff.

[shrpskn]

Not bad.

[shrpskn]

^^^ttt^^^

[eberasain]

nice post swifto!

[shrpskn]

^^^ttt^^^

[italionos]

do you jsut tell your doctor your using AAS? or lie to him?

[IBdmfkr]

Good info, it's a shame that the majority of ppl have never had BW and will probably never get it even after reading this post.

Ignorance is bliss I assume.

[kuad]

ok so here is the great dilema... tell the doctor who tells the insurance company and then you are

[kuad]

what should we do as far as insurance goes?

[texasmk4]

nice post swifto

[bossman_1986]

why'd he edit his postt??? i kept this in my favorites cause it had the list to get checked...can someone make a list of everything you should get tested after pct

[bossman_1986]

why'd he edit his postt??? i kept this in my favorites cause it had the list to get checked...can someone make a list of everything you should get tested after pct

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[Nstart]

I use Merc's thread - http://forums.steroid.com/showthread.php?t=254423

[bossman_1986]

I use Merc's thread - http://forums.steroid.com/showthread.php?t=254423

thats complicated, i just want a simple list of everything you should tell the doctor to check whenever you get bloodwork