I don’t want to use my Dr. it’s a long story and I’d rather do it independently. Is discounted labs the best place overall? Anyone else others ?
Drive to a neighboring state if you're not too far from a border. Some more alternatives mentioned here, including getting a draw kit from LEF or using other mail-in services that only need finger pricks or saliva.Any idea on how to do it in NY? This state has some of the weirdest regulations ever.
Drive to a neighboring state if you're not too far from a border. Some more alternatives mentioned here, including getting a draw kit from LEF or using other mail-in services that only need finger pricks or saliva.
Probably it's accurate when done by a reputable place like ZRT. I don't know if their ranges will be comparable to regular blood tests, however....
Is a blood spot test accurate?
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A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.
Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.
The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.
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