Nelson Vergel
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Blood Test Discussion — Master Index
Your complete guide to understanding and ordering lab tests for TRT monitoring. Last updated: February 2026
▶ GETTING STARTED
▶ DISCOUNTEDLABS RESOURCES
▶ LAB INTERPRETATION & REFERENCE RANGES
▶ FACTORS AFFECTING TEST RESULTS
▶ SPECIFIC MARKERS & INTERPRETATION
Kidney Function
Liver Enzymes
Other Markers
▶ HEMATOCRIT & PHLEBOTOMY
▶ UK & CANADA RESOURCES
United Kingdom
Canada
▶ CASE STUDIES & TOOLS
This index consolidates all blood test resources in one place. Threads remain available for reference and discussion. For questions about your specific lab results, please start a new thread.
Your complete guide to understanding and ordering lab tests for TRT monitoring. Last updated: February 2026
▶ GETTING STARTED
- Blood Tests Needed Before and During TRT
Start Here (56K views) - Lab Tests to Monitor TRT: Free Booklet Download (818 views)
- Monitoring Your Blood Tests While on Testosterone (11K views)
- TRT Lab Test Results: What to Look For (1K views)
- TRT Essential Labs (4K views)
- How to Post Your Lab Test Results on ExcelMale.com (3K views)
▶ DISCOUNTEDLABS RESOURCES
- Why Use DiscountedLabs.com and How it Works (10K views)
- Description and Tests Included in DiscountedLabs Panels (4K views)
- Discounted Labs Coupons (9K views)
- Review of Discounted Labs (10K views)
▶ LAB INTERPRETATION & REFERENCE RANGES
- LabCorp Vs Quest Free Testosterone Lab Ranges: Why Are They Different? (15K views)
- Differences Between LabCorp and Quest Sensitive Estradiol and Testosterone Lab Test Ranges (7K views)
- Reference Intervals for Free Testosterone (Equilibrium Dialysis) (6K views)
- Direct Measurements of Free Hormones Using Mass Spectrometry (2K views)
- Types of Testosterone Tests: Pros and Cons (1K views)
- Quest Diagnostics Detailed Color Graphs (6K views)
- Hormone Unit Conversion Calculator (7K views)
- Important Testosterone Blood Test Articles (7K views)
▶ FACTORS AFFECTING TEST RESULTS
- Factors That Can Affect the Accuracy of Your Blood Test Results (5K views)
- Testosterone as a Fasting Blood Test? (3K views)
- Sugar Intake Reduces Testosterone Blood Levels (3K views)
▶ SPECIFIC MARKERS & INTERPRETATION
Kidney Function
- Kidney Function 101 (13K views)
- Is the Cystatin-C Kidney Function Test Best for Muscular Men? (5K views)
Liver Enzymes
- Resistance Exercise Can Increase Liver Enzymes (8K views)
- AST and ALT Elevated Since Starting TRT - Is This Unusual? (5K views)
Other Markers
- Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK) - Does Testosterone Impact It? (9K views)
- Semen Analysis Optimum Parameters (3K views)
- What Blood Assay to Pull When Having Low Libido (7K views)
▶ HEMATOCRIT & PHLEBOTOMY
- Where to Get Therapeutic Phlebotomies to Lower High Hematocrit in the U.S. (2K views)
- Mobile Therapeutic Phlebotomies - Directory (1K views)
▶ UK & CANADA RESOURCES
United Kingdom
- Two Blood Test Companies in the United Kingdom (UK) (9K views)
- Direct-to-Consumer Blood Test Companies in the UK (973 views)
Canada
- Sensitive E2 Test Now Available in Canada (7K views)
- Canadian Patients: Dynacare Sensitive Estradiol Test (5K views)
▶ CASE STUDIES & TOOLS
- Bodybuilder Lab Work: Nelson Vergel Reviews Two Cases (3K views)
- Nelson Vergel's Lab Test Graph Site: MyHealthGraphs.com (16K views)
- Nelson's Coaching Session (11K views)
This index consolidates all blood test resources in one place. Threads remain available for reference and discussion. For questions about your specific lab results, please start a new thread.
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