Blood Panel Advice

[Dustin07]

I'm going to try to schedule a visit to my normal MD in the near future since I just turned 40 to get some baseline info.

Can you guys give me advice on what specifically I should ask for? I assume:

Test
Estrogen
Cortisol
Thyroid? (no concerns, just for baseline?)
Liver enzymes?

And, what types of things should I keep in mind before having blood drawn, should I fast, eat normal, should I lift, or should I do it after a rest day? I have some sustain alpha but really all my supps are OTC, should I continue or should I take a few days without before? I'd like to get the panel done before feb ideally, and before I get the dermacrine.

 

[Dustin07]

boy so many confusing options when registering with the doctor.

 

[Smont]

boy so many confusing options when registering with the doctor.
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Thats just ridiculous lol

 

[Smont]

You should stop eating at dinner the day before. You should also avoid the gym or strenuous activities for a solid 3 to 4 days, the longer the better. Every time you workout you create a waste product that your liver needs to filter and flush out. It throws off health markers.

I woul want total and free test, e2, igf, prolactin, thyroid, lipids, inflammation markers, cbc, cmp , c reactive protein score, anything that's prostate specific.

Off top of my head those are the things I'm usually concerned with

 

[Smont]

If you pick gender x and you want a testosterone score, Technically there is no proper testosterone levels for anyone that's not a male or female. Sooooooo .. ... can you just automatically assume your low? Or maybe you ask for a igf score that's pineapple specific. Can they tell you your levels are correct?

 

[Dustin07]

You should stop eating at dinner the day before. You should also avoid the gym or strenuous activities for a solid 3 to 4 days, the longer the better. Every time you workout you create a waste product that your liver needs to filter and flush out. It throws off health markers.

I woul want total and free test, e2, igf, prolactin, thyroid, lipids, inflammation markers, cbc, cmp , c reactive protein score, anything that's prostate specific.

Off top of my head those are the things I'm usually concerned with

OK so how about this, if I were to pull a Monday blood panel:
Deadlift and Bench on Thursday. Don't lift on Fri/Sat/Sun (or drink). Request:

Total Test
Free Test
E2
IGF
Prolactin
Thyroid
Lipids
Inflammation markers
CBC
CMP
C reactive Protein Score

I don't even know what half of that stuff means. I've never felt obliged to check my thyroid but figured I'd throw it in. at 40 the only things I really wanted to know was T and E, but I figured liver health was important since I do have a history of heavy drinking and I appreciate your additional feedback so I can make the most of the test since the doc is an hour away from work so it will likely be a PTO type event for me.

If you pick gender x and you want a testosterone score, Technically there is no proper testosterone levels for anyone that's not a male or female. Sooooooo .. ... can you just automatically assume your low? Or maybe you ask for a igf score that's pineapple specific. Can they tell you your levels are correct?

In which case get my MD to immediately working to boost my T?

 

[Dustin07]

Oh what about sex? 3-4 days off there too or does it not matter? Cause if I have to abstain to get a good reading I'm not doing a blood panel on monday, i'm pushing it out to Thursday and taking a rest week from the gym.

 

[Smont]

Oh what about sex? 3-4 days off there too or does it not matter? Cause if I have to abstain to get a good reading I'm not doing a blood panel on monday, i'm pushing it out to Thursday and taking a rest week from the gym.

I don't think sex matters. I've never had a Dr say no sex before bloodwork lol

 

[Dustin07]

I don't think sex matters. I've never had a Dr say no sex before bloodwork lol

IDK, I've always read weird studies indicating the flow of T based upon last bowchicawowwow so figured it was worth asking lol

 

[Rocket3015]

Total Test
Free Test
E2
IGF
Prolactin
Thyroid
Lipids
Inflammation markers
CBC
CMP
C reactive Protein Score

I like this list, the only other thing I would throw in her is Hematocrit and Vitamin D

 

[Dustin07]

You should stop eating at dinner the day before. You should also avoid the gym or strenuous activities for a solid 3 to 4 days, the longer the better. Every time you workout you create a waste product that your liver needs to filter and flush out. It throws off health markers.

I woul want total and free test, e2, igf, prolactin, thyroid, lipids, inflammation markers, cbc, cmp , c reactive protein score, anything that's prostate specific.

Off top of my head those are the things I'm usually concerned with

My wife's test is Monday so I'm sharing this with her. Glad I thought of your post cause she was gonna hit xfit Monday

 

[Dustin07]

What supplements could possibly give me any false information on my blood panel? DHEA/Dermacrine? etc?

I'm just curious about timing. I played with Sustain Alpha all month, just the 3 pumps at 185lbs although if it did anything it was only after the couple days I tried 4-5 pumps. Any effect on blood work?

since discovering labcorp (LOL thank you Sir) i'm trying now to plan my blood panel timing around my trip where I know I'll fall off the wagon for food and drink as well as any supps i'm currently on or planning to take when I get home.