getting blood work done ie test levels, ldl...(srs)

[gluver]

what test should i get for testosterone? free test, bioavailable test, total test. I just want to know if my test is high or low. I also want my ldl checked what else should i get checked for?( dont say aids hiv herpes etc.)

[MrOneEyedBoh]

just goto the docs and tell them what you want done hormone wise and a metabolic full panel too.

[gluver]

just goto the docs and tell them what you want done hormone wise and a metabolic full panel too.

so it would be 2 seperate tests

[MrOneEyedBoh]

yeah. when you go to the docs he will fill out a lab form and say go to wherever. lab corp etc. and then when you go, youll hand her your paper and it will have various things marked off. They will then draw X amount of vials of blood from you depending on what tests have to be done.

[Xander]

You may want to tell your doc that you are having some 'low test' sides. Some docs won't give you a full pannel unless you are having issues. You may know your doc well or is cool, but if they are not. Then you'll have to make something up, unfortunately.

[joakman]

How much does it cost for everyone's panel?

[gluver]

mine will b free my dad is a rn at a major hospital haha i just got a free cardiology report so im lucky but usually they are pretty expensive

[NavyBee]

I would really suggest if you want to know you find a doctor or nurse practitioner who specializes in hormone therapy. You are young enough I don't think your levels would be out of check, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't get checked. Regular doctors will throw you into a huge number range and say,"well your in normal range for your age and body type." This is not a specific number for you, which a hormone therapist or specialist can check all of your levels and tell you specifically what you can do to improve or the possibility of needed meds. A lot of things can help besides therapy too. Consider changing your diet and work out routines often. You may have just hit a plateau, and your body is used to the workout and food your giving it. You know your body and if it feels wrong or bad get checked. I would carefully consider who to go to, and do some research first before choosing a doctor or practitioner. Good luck to you and stay safe.