Blood test help

[Don Schultz]

I hope its okay to ask you guys to help me with this. I have attached a blood work order from my doc and all I need to know if all of the tests he ordered would be included if I did the Hormone & Wellness Panel for Men on discountedlabs.com?

 

[Gene Devine]

No, you are missing a ton of labs.

This is what you need:


Testosterone Total
DHEA-S
Testosterone Bioavailable
Estradiol (“sensitive” assay only)
Testosterone Free
Chemistries
SHBG
CBC
LH/FSH
PSA
Prolactin (if sexual dysfunction is present)
DHT
Thyroid: TSH, FT4, FT3 RT3, Antibodies

 

[Don Schultz]

I understand that the document I attached from my doctor is missing ton of labs but are you also saying the Hormone & Wellness Panel for Men on discountedlabs.com is missing a ton of labs?

 

[Gene Devine]

I understand that the document I attached from my doctor is missing ton of labs but are you also saying the Hormone & Wellness Panel for Men on discountedlabs.com is missing a ton of labs?

What I am saying is the list of labs I posted for you are what is needed for any well trained TRT Physician to make an assessment on your metabolic health.

 

[CoastWatcher]

Is your physician running your bloodwork through Discounted Labs, or are you looking to supplement the doctor's order with more comprehensive testing? You can contact Discounted Labs and review their panels.

 

[Don Schultz]

My doc will take blood work from which ever lab I choose. Since I have been doing this quite a while, been on HRT for now almost 2 years, and been on this site extensively, I know what my numbers should be. Considering I am now paying for this on my own, I use discount labs for all of my blood work (I switched from my pervious insurance coverage to now self coverage). Since I have a quite a long history with my doc, we work together to get things were they should be. Most of us are aware that there is a suggested set of blood tests that has been posted on this site. For many, getting all of the recommended blood tests may be quite expensive. What I don't know (and have not researched) is if the Hormone and Wellness Panel for Men on discountedlabs.com covers everything on that list. If anyone knows that answer off the top of their head, let me know.

 

[CoastWatcher]

My doc will take blood work from which ever lab I choose. Since I have been doing this quite a while, been on HRT for now almost 2 years, and been on this site extensively, I know what my numbers should be. Considering I am now paying for this on my own, I use discount labs for all of my blood work (I switched from my pervious insurance coverage to now self coverage). Since I have a quite a long history with my doc, we work together to get things were they should be. Most of us are aware that there is a suggested set of blood tests that has been posted on this site. For many, getting all of the recommended blood tests may be quite expensive. What I don't know (and have not researched) is if the Hormone and Wellness Panel for Men on discountedlabs.com covers everything on that list. If anyone knows that answer off the top of their head, let me know.

Call and ask them.

 

[Tom Larabee]

It's in the more details:

Here is what is included in that panel:

Hormone & Wellness Panel for Men [h=3]About This Test[/b] This panel will provide a baseline overview of your sex hormones, thyroid gland, adrenal function, metabolic function, and overall health. Includes:
CBC
CMP-14
Lipid Panel
Testosterone free and total
Estradiol Ultrasensitive LC/MS/MS
DHEA-sulfate
TSH
PSA
LH

 

[Don Schultz]

Okay, tha helps. It does not cover every thing but its a pretty good start. I wish discountedlabs.com would develop one package that includes all of the tests generally recommended here.