Initial blood work need Thyroid Panel, DHT and Prolactin for my first tests?

[supertrampsecurity]

Before my consultation and my intial blood work or Comprehensive Hormone and Wellness Lab Panel for Men (Initial)

It was suggested that I get more tests for more money. I was told it's better to have these to be sure. I was confused as the costs were rising.

I was suggested that it would be good to get DHT and Prolactin and Thyroid. As Thyroid was going to be over $200 I decided to wait.

I did add the DHT and Prolactin which was about another $85. But decided to not do the Thyroid tests as I was not prepared for the extra $200+ cost.

I was told that if anything was off they would know by the initial blood work to order a Thyroid.

But also I couldn't complain that I wasn't offered the option the first time. This confused me.

Is that how it works. I was confused by not taking these other tests as the blood test costs were going to be over $500 which I wasn't prepared for.

Did I do the right thing? I don't want to be cheap or throw money away for tests I don't need at this time.

 

[SilverSurfer]

I don’t understand why you would test DHT and prolactin before your thyroid. The thyroid is called the “master gland” for a reason. The first tests anyone should take is a full thyroid panel and a total testosterone test. Only after those should you order additional tests if something seems amiss.

 

[supertrampsecurity]

That's good to know. I prepaid for the tests but did not go to Labcorp for the draw yet. Should I have tested for Thyroid the first time? Or waited for that too on the first draw?