HTPA axis tests..

[DeGenisis]

What is good to get tested to see if everything is working properly?

So far I have:

Testosterone (bound and free)
DHT
SHBG
Albumin
Prolactin
FSH
LH
DHEA
Cortisol
Thyroid stuff
GH
IGF-1
Pregnenolone/progesterone
Lipid profile(cholesterol)
Estrogen(E2?, not sure of different types)

I'm going to request this stuff from my doc... Anything I should add and anything there thats unnecessary? I just want to see if everything is working okay and if theres anything I can optimize..

 

[Gutterpump]

Make sure to specify DHEA-S on the test, not DHEA.

Half life of actual DHEA is super short. DHEA-sulfate is what's necessary for testing purposes.

Estrogen, should be Estradiol (ultra-sensitive) usually e1 + e2 is what's checked.

Thyroid, ask for TSH, Free T3 and Free T4.

 

[JanSz]

What is good to get tested to see if everything is working properly?

So far I have:

Testosterone (bound and free)
DHT
SHBG
Albumin
Prolactin
FSH
LH
DHEA
Cortisol
Thyroid stuff
GH
IGF-1
Pregnenolone/progesterone
Lipid profile(cholesterol)
Estrogen(E2?, not sure of different types)

I'm going to request this stuff from my doc... Anything I should add and anything there thats unnecessary? I just want to see if everything is working okay and if theres anything I can optimize..

I am working on the same question.
My list is developed for use at Quest Diagnostics.
You can see my list here, post #44:
http://anabolicminds.com/forum/male-anti-aging/66268-jan-s-bloodtest-2.html

I am going to skip from that list
elements
vitamins
thyroid

because I use tests at Genova to cover balance of my health questions.

NutrEval
EstroEssence Complete 24hr
Complete Thyroid Panel