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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Blood Test Discussion
Which of these bloods tests are a waste pre-TRT?
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<blockquote data-quote="Katomack" data-source="post: 25629" data-attributes="member: 12359"><p>Which of the following bloods tests are a waste for a pre-TRT test?</p><p></p><p>Total testosterone </p><p>Bioavailable testosterone </p><p>Free testosterone </p><p>SHBG </p><p>DHT </p><p>E2 </p><p>LH </p><p>FSH </p><p>Prolactin </p><p>Cortisol </p><p></p><p>CBC </p><p>-HB </p><p>-PCV </p><p>-RCC </p><p>-WBC </p><p>-WBC & diff </p><p>-MCH </p><p>-MCHC </p><p>-MCV </p><p>-RDW </p><p>-Platelet count </p><p></p><p>Thyroid Panel </p><p>-TSH </p><p>-Total T3 </p><p>-Free T3 </p><p>-Total T4 </p><p>-Free T4 </p><p></p><p>CMP </p><p>General </p><p>-Glucose </p><p>-Calcium </p><p>Liver </p><p>-ALP </p><p>-ALT (SGBT) </p><p>-AST (SGOT) </p><p>-Total bilirubin </p><p>-Direct bilirubin </p><p>-Indirect bilirubin </p><p>Kidney </p><p>-Urea Nitrogen (BUN) </p><p>-Creatinine </p><p>Electrolytes </p><p>-Potassium </p><p>-Sodium </p><p>-CO2, bicarbonate </p><p>-Chloride </p><p>Proteins </p><p>-Albumin </p><p>-Total protein </p><p></p><p>Lipid panel </p><p>-Cholesterol </p><p>-Total cholesterol </p><p>-HDL </p><p>-LDL </p><p>-VLDL </p><p></p><p>I know the more the merrier but considering I'm paying for this out of my own pocket...it adds up to a pretty penny. </p><p></p><p>I did a free testosterone test recently and results came back very low...cant remember where i put the print out but it was below the lab ranges, and we all know how low that already is. I wasnt surprised though as ive got about %90 of low T symptoms so I'm now considering TRT. </p><p></p><p>I've been doing a lot of research and read up on the subject quite extensively here and elsewhere. My main concern right now is the above. Insurance won't be covering my quest so if some things are not necessary, id rather spend the money elsewhere, like on the testosterone. </p><p></p><p>So basically, just looking for your expertise on which of the above tests are not required for a pre-TRT blood work. Thanks!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Katomack, post: 25629, member: 12359"] Which of the following bloods tests are a waste for a pre-TRT test? Total testosterone Bioavailable testosterone Free testosterone SHBG DHT E2 LH FSH Prolactin Cortisol CBC -HB -PCV -RCC -WBC -WBC & diff -MCH -MCHC -MCV -RDW -Platelet count Thyroid Panel -TSH -Total T3 -Free T3 -Total T4 -Free T4 CMP General -Glucose -Calcium Liver -ALP -ALT (SGBT) -AST (SGOT) -Total bilirubin -Direct bilirubin -Indirect bilirubin Kidney -Urea Nitrogen (BUN) -Creatinine Electrolytes -Potassium -Sodium -CO2, bicarbonate -Chloride Proteins -Albumin -Total protein Lipid panel -Cholesterol -Total cholesterol -HDL -LDL -VLDL I know the more the merrier but considering I'm paying for this out of my own pocket...it adds up to a pretty penny. I did a free testosterone test recently and results came back very low...cant remember where i put the print out but it was below the lab ranges, and we all know how low that already is. I wasnt surprised though as ive got about %90 of low T symptoms so I'm now considering TRT. I've been doing a lot of research and read up on the subject quite extensively here and elsewhere. My main concern right now is the above. Insurance won't be covering my quest so if some things are not necessary, id rather spend the money elsewhere, like on the testosterone. So basically, just looking for your expertise on which of the above tests are not required for a pre-TRT blood work. Thanks! [/QUOTE]
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