Where to get a reliable blood work done

[jmlaheta1976]

I know someone posted a thread before and it had the name of a online test ordering website. I can't find the link anymore. What is a good company to order my blood work from?

 

[joh408]

Private md labs

 

[smshannon001]

I use private md labs

But I think there is one called labsmd that gives an exact T score, privatemdlabs is only specific to 1500

 

[jmlaheta1976]

Can you guys look at their site and tell me which specific test to order? There are so many and its confusing to me. I just want to make sure I don't miss out on anything important. Thanks

 

[goodvibes]

Do you have medical insurance?

 

[jmlaheta1976]

Not right now.

 

[Benoit23]

posting from another site... very old post but pretty sure it still applies...

"Select the female hormonal panel from Private MD Labs - this will test what needs to be, and is much cheaper than the male hormonal panel.
**cant post link because dont have 20 posts yet but it is easy to google**

Use the coupon code: Healthy12 for a 12% discount"

 

[smshannon001]

Can you guys look at their site and tell me which specific test to order? There are so many and its confusing to me. I just want to make sure I don't miss out on anything important. Thanks

Privatemdlabs female hormone panel

I think it's one of the top 3 of their most commonly purchased.

Gives estradiol, test up to 1500, full bloods (WBC, rbc, hematocrit, liver enzymes etc)
LH and FSH

 

[jmlaheta1976]

Thanks! i went and had my bloodwork done today. How long does it take to get the results?

 

[smshannon001]

Thanks! i went and had my bloodwork done today. How long does it take to get the results?

When I got mine on a Thursday it was the next day.
Typically 24 hrs sometimes 48 if you get it done on a Friday.

 

[joh408]

I had mine done yesterday around 9am and got results today around 830am

 

[jmlaheta1976]

What are the most important numbers I should be looking at? I got my results today.

 

[goodvibes]

What are the most important numbers I should be looking at? I got my results today.

They're all important. But what tests did you get and what did you want to find out when you had your bloodwork done?

 

[Goliath1]

Just post the labs and we can all play doctor

 

[goodvibes]

Just post the labs and we can all play doctor

Lol you a fool bro

 

[Goliath1]

Lol you a fool bro

I'm on to many drugs to have a filter right now lol

 

[jmlaheta1976]

Here are my labs

CBC WITH DIFFERENTIAL/'PLATELET

WBC 7.7
RBC 5.24
Hemoglobin 16.2
Hematocrit 45.9
MCV 88
MCH 30.9
MCHC 35.3
RDW 13.1
Platelets 251
Neutrophils 53
Lymphs 37
Monocytes 9
Eos 1
Basos 0
Neutrophils (absolute) 4.0
Lymphs (absolute) 2.8
Monocytes (absolute) 0.7
Eos (absolute) 0.1
Baso (absolute) 0.0
Immature Granulocytes 0
Immature Grans (Abs) 0.0

COMP. METABOLIC PAEL (14)

Glucose, serum 88
BUN 12
Creatinine,serum 1.07
eGFR if non africn Am 88
eGFR if Africn Am 102
BUN/Creatinine Ration 11
Sodium Serum 140
Potassium, Serum 4.5
Chloride.Serum 100
Carbon Dioxide,Total 25
Calcium,Serum 9.2
Protein,Total, Serum 6.6
Albumin,Serum 4.3
Globulin,Total 2.3
A/G Ration 1.9
Bilirubin,Total 2.0 High This was expected. I have Gilbert's syndrome.
Alkaline, Phosphatase,S 70
AST (SGOT) 24
ALT (SGPT) 31

Testosterone, Serum 383 I am 37. I was thinking this is super low. Am I correct?

LUTEINIZING HORMONE (LH) S
LH 308

FHS , SERUM
FHS 4.0

ESTRADIOL 28.1

Tell me what you guys think please.

 

[smshannon001]

While it's hard to tell how low you are without reference ranges, I believe you are on the lower end of T levels. Typical range 300-1000 or something like that...

However, if that's (383) your "normal" natural levels, getting them raised to 6-700 probably won't make too much of a difference, maybe for libido and energy but not for muscle mass. Raising them within the reference range will only be beneficial if your natural levels are normally higher and are being suppressed somehow.

Muscle gains come from super physiological doses above the reference range.
Just because someone has 900 T vs someone who has 300T does not mean they will gain muscle 3x faster. It's a logarithmic, not linear value.

Layne norton has a video about hormone levels. Check it out.

 

[jmlaheta1976]

It seemed like when I was younger I could go for ever when I was having sex and now I am going for a few minutes. When I unload in a few short minutes and I am done an can't stay hard. I am sure it has something to do with all the bodyfat I am carrying around. I was reading that working out and getting in better shape can really raise my levels. Is that true?

 

[smshannon001]

It seemed like when I was younger I could go for ever when I was having sex and now I am going for a few minutes. When I unload in a few short minutes and I am done an can't stay hard. I am sure it has something to do with all the bodyfat I am carrying around. I was reading that working out and getting in better shape can really raise my levels. Is that true?

Yes. Dropping some bodyfat will At least it will make your T to E ratio better. Exercise helps with blood flow as well.

Could try maca products if libido and sex drive is ur main concern.

 

[goodvibes]

It seemed like when I was younger I could go for ever when I was having sex and now I am going for a few minutes. When I unload in a few short minutes and I am done an can't stay hard. I am sure it has something to do with all the bodyfat I am carrying around. I was reading that working out and getting in better shape can really raise my levels. Is that true?

That's just age bro. I'm 30 and I cnt bust out back to backs like you described. I know it wasn't like my teenage years but you get old. Your test levels are not bad for your age either.

 

[jmlaheta1976]

Yes. Dropping some bodyfat will At least it will make your T to E ratio better. Exercise helps with blood flow as well.

Could try maca products if libido and sex drive is ur main concern.

Any specific maca products you recommend?

 

[Driven2lift]

Any specific maca products you recommend?

http://www.orbitnutrition.com/cart/bps-macapro-60-caps.html

Very good feedback on this one so far, and priced very well at Orbit, 10% off with the code SOCIAL

 

[smshannon001]

Any specific maca products you recommend?

I'll let others answer this wuestion.

There's a ton of natural test boosters that are maca based.
Or you can get maca on it's own.
Look for highest extract % and best price.

 

[Misfit28]

http://www.orbitnutrition.com/cart/bps-macapro-60-caps.html Very good feedback on this one so far, and priced very well at Orbit, 10% off with the code SOCIAL

^^^this. Thanks for the mention

I'm also really excited about the new BPS product releasing soon, Eilimistane. It doesn't have Maca, but it will be an awesome AI