Getting Bloodwork

[KingMeso]

I'm going to the doctor/endocrinologist here in about a week. I want to have a full hormone panel (blood work) done (Test, Estrogen, Cortisol, etc.). I know some docs won't just run one b/c of insurance or whatever. Any tips on how to get him to run one? I really want to see what all my levels are at (and where they fall under each range). Thanks.

King

 

[JanSz]

I'm going to the doctor/endocrinologist here in about a week. I want to have a full hormone panel (blood work) done (Test, Estrogen, Cortisol, etc.). I know some docs won't just run one b/c of insurance or whatever. Any tips on how to get him to run one? I really want to see what all my levels are at (and where they fall under each range). Thanks.

King

Start with list of what you want.

Then with list of ICD-9 codes, that is diagnosis in insurance speak.

You find both on my post #44 here:
http://anabolicminds.com/forum/male-anti-aging/66268-jans-bloodtest-april13-2.html

Then ask him to give you Genova Diagnostics tests,
at first just these two tests:

GDX NutrEval Profile
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Genova Diagnostics EstroEssence
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also described in that post.

Endos have a poor track record.
Better luck with Osteopath.

Look at my post #56
specially the part on how to find doc backward,
by locating compounding pharmacy in your area, first, and asking them for a doctors that they deal with.