Any Canadians used Discounted Labs with Quest or Labcorb in the US recently?

[Nixter]

Im Canadian and before Covid I would purchase a panel from Discounted Labs or PrivateMD Labs and then run down across the border to Labcorp to have blood drawn. I'm wondering if this is still doable or if there's any red tape issues? I tried to call Lapcorp and Quest but there's no option to actually speak to someone.

 

[alantris]

I just ordered labs and will be going over the border next week to get my labs done. I can let you know about my experience then.

 

[Nelson Vergel]

@Nixter , What province are you in in Canada? There are no problems getting tested in any state except NY.

 

[alantris]

@Nixter Got my labs done last week in the US. I traveled to a lab in Washington state and it went through without any major issues.

I informed the US border service that I have an appointment at a lab and they let me through the border without issue.

Getting back was a different story. As one would expect, Canada/CBSA had a whole bunch of extra, moronic questions and talked to me for an entire 2 minutes before letting me through.

Other than that, the entire process was mostly smooth.

 

[cwevenson]

I am considering getting my labs done in the US, but I am not sure what I would order. I discussed doing this with my Endocrinologist in Canada, and she said it would be useless. This comment encouraged me all the more to try doing an entire panel on testosterone. I'm on HRT and have been for going on 35+ years, but as I have experienced, the Canadian medical system does not correct anything; only treats symptoms. I'm in Alberta. Suggestions?

 

[Nelson Vergel]

Hello Cw

Welcome to our forum !

Where in Canada are you?

You are the first person I have seen on here that has been on TRT for as long as me.

Any particular symptoms ?

There are several TRT panels :

Unveiling TRT Tests: Your Guide to Testosterone Testing | DiscountedLabs.com

Delve into the world of TRT Tests and discover the significance of a testosterone test in maintaining optimal hormonal health. Explore how these tests diagnose, manage, and monitor testosterone levels, aiding in effective Testosterone Replacement Therapy.

www.discountedlabs.com

 

[cwevenson]

Hello Cw

Welcome to our forum!

Where in Canada are you?

You are the first person I have seen on here who has been on TRT for as long as I have.

Are there any particular symptoms?

There are several TRT panels :

Unveiling TRT Tests: Your Guide to Testosterone Testing | DiscountedLabs.com

Delve into the world of TRT Tests and discover the significance of a testosterone test in maintaining optimal hormonal health. Explore how these tests diagnose, manage, and monitor testosterone levels, aiding in effective Testosterone Replacement Therapy.

www.discountedlabs.com

I'm in Alberta, specifically just south of Calgary. I am finding I don't produce muscle, no sex drive, ED, etc. My Endo seems to want to pin my Testosterone to the bottom of the recommended range. I’m injecting cypionate once a week at 0.8 ml. The vial says 1000mg/10ml. I started HRT in 1992 as a result of being diagnosed with Klinefelters Syndrome.

 

[Nelson Vergel]

The closest Quest Diagnostics location in the US is:

401 15Th Ave S
Great Falls, MT, 59405​

I would run this panel:

ED Test Panel: Detecting Erectile Dysfunction

Do you suffer from erectile dysfunction (ED)? This lab test panel includes hormones that can affect erectile function and libido. Some physicians forget to test for hormones beyond testosterone in men with ED.

www.discountedlabs.com

and use coupon: 9YEARS for 20% off

Make sure you use the lab address as your own when setting up your account since your Canadian address will not be allowed in the system.