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post 1651538763 11-26-2021, 01:40 PM
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Which hormones to test?

I've never done any sort of test. Figure I should start now in my late 30's. Looking at:

Saliva test ($120):
- Testosterone
- DHEA
- Estradiol
- Cortisol

Fingerprick blood for Thyroid ($60):
- TSH Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
- Free T4, T3
- TPO antibodies
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https://medichecks.com/products/spor...eck-blood-test

This panel is generally a pretty good one, used by a lot of bodybuilders in the UK.

It should give you an idea of what kind of stuff you want to see if you scroll down.

Also get a blood test, not saliva.
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I also see some debate over saliva vs. blood for testosterone tests.
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Originally Posted By Luc1fer⏩
I also see some debate over saliva vs. blood for testosterone tests.
Do not get saliva or a fingerprick. Have the blood properly drawn and get a blood test.

Finger prick samples are notoriously unreliable, and often get damaged in transit.
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Throw in some vitamin D while you are at it
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Originally Posted By TappingTheZen⏩
Do not get saliva or a fingerprick. Have the blood properly drawn and get a blood test.

Finger prick samples are notoriously unreliable, and often get damaged in transit.
Ye, I'm just going to go into Quest Diagnostics I think. Seeing bad reviews on these at-home tests.
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post 1651539173 11-26-2021, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted By TappingTheZen⏩
Do not get saliva or a fingerprick. Have the blood properly drawn and get a blood test.

Finger prick samples are notoriously unreliable, and often get damaged in transit.
Agreed.
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post 1651541623 11-26-2021, 02:33 PM
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I've been happy with this place:
https://www.ultalabtests.com/

They run various promotions if you care.

I like that the results are online and you can refer back to them easily.

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post 1651542743 11-26-2021, 02:58 PM
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I'd do both lol, then run them through an actual expert IMO
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Alright brahs, I'm looking at these 2:
-https://www.healthtestingcenters.com...ne-free-total/
-https://www.healthtestingcenters.com...thyroid-panel/

Do you reckon I'm good to interpret the results without a Doctor?

I have health insurance, but ordering direct w/ cash will still probably be cheaper (since it's a HDHP plan).
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Originally Posted By katya422⏩
I've been happy with this place:
https://www.ultalabtests.com/

They run various promotions if you care.

I like that the results are online and you can refer back to them easily.
Oh, this one looks good:https://www.ultalabtests.com/test/ho...h-men-advanced
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post 1651594953 11-27-2021, 03:15 PM
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do you think you have hypothyroid? I'd add an H&H.
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Originally Posted By Luc1fer⏩
Oh, this one looks good:https://www.ultalabtests.com/test/ho...h-men-advanced
What the ****

An 82% Black Friday discount on blood tests
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Originally Posted By MadFury⏩
What the ****

An 82% Black Friday discount on blood tests
I think that 82% is bs (you see those "discounts" on most sites), but there's a 22% discount code.
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so wait those ulta lab tests, do you take the test to the doctor/lab center, they get the sample, you send it to ulta? How does that work?
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Originally Posted By Luc1fer⏩
I've never done any sort of test. Figure I should start now in my late 30's. Looking at:

Saliva test ($120):
- Testosterone
- DHEA
- Estradiol
- Cortisol

Fingerprick blood for Thyroid ($60):
- TSH Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
- Free T4, T3
- TPO antibodies
Its worth adding health markers like liver and kidney function, blood lipid and sugar levels. That is WAY oversimplified buy you get the idea. If you make changes (including talking to a doctor about the effects of aging) its a good idea to track your health markers over time.
Eat in a deficit to lose weight.
Hit your protein and fat minimums to stay healthy and keep your gainz.
Lift heavy and do HIIT to look and feel awesome.
Use the internet to learn why you should do these things and how to do these things.
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Originally Posted By DolphinPilot⏩
so wait those ulta lab tests, do you take the test to the doctor/lab center, they get the sample, you send it to ulta? How does that work?
You print up your lab order, make an appointment with a local lab and go get your blood drawn or sample taken depending.

I've used them multiple times.
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Originally Posted By katya422⏩
You print up your lab order, make an appointment with a local lab and go get your blood drawn or sample taken depending.

I've used them multiple times.
And you get the results stupid fast. I'm literally doing this on the 13th next month.
Eat in a deficit to lose weight.
Hit your protein and fat minimums to stay healthy and keep your gainz.
Lift heavy and do HIIT to look and feel awesome.
Use the internet to learn why you should do these things and how to do these things.
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Originally Posted By katya422⏩
You print up your lab order, make an appointment with a local lab and go get your blood drawn or sample taken depending.

I've used them multiple times.
Originally Posted By nosirrahx⏩
And you get the results stupid fast. I'm literally doing this on the 13th next month.
Still not clear. What's the "lab order" exactly? Just a list of everything you want checked? Who does the analysis?
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Originally Posted By DolphinPilot⏩
Still not clear. What's the "lab order" exactly? Just a list of everything you want checked? Who does the analysis?
In my case I make an appointment at the lab, literally just select "blood work". I then print out the form I get for my labs and bring it with me. 2 or so days later I log into my account and there are the results.

The lab only knows that they are taking blood when I make the appointment, the form you bring with you tells them what to do with it. They send the results to whoever created the lab order.
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Originally Posted By DolphinPilot⏩
Still not clear. What's the "lab order" exactly? Just a list of everything you want checked? Who does the analysis?
It's a fkn lab ,like quest

You've never had a blood test ?

Lab techs do the test ,instead of your Dr ordering the test ,you do it

Then Go and they draw the appropriate amount of blood
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Originally Posted By nosirrahx⏩
Its worth adding health markers like liver and kidney function, blood lipid and sugar levels. That is WAY oversimplified buy you get the idea. If you make changes (including talking to a doctor about the effects of aging) its a good idea to track your health markers over time.
The Basic one look okay?

https://www.ultalabtests.com/partner...general-health
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Originally Posted By Luc1fer⏩
The Basic one look okay?

https://www.ultalabtests.com/partner...general-health
The general health basic actually looks pretty good. The blood lipids are really important to track over time as you get to your 40s and beyond, BMP also looks good. I looked at the really expensive ones but honestly that looks way overboard.
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Originally Posted By nosirrahx⏩
The general health basic actually looks pretty good. The blood lipids are really important to track over time as you get to your 40s and beyond, BMP also looks good. I looked at the really expensive ones but honestly that looks way overboard.
Thanks, the basic looks fine because many of the tests overlap with the advanced hormone panel I already ordered.
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Originally Posted By Luc1fer⏩
Thanks, the basic looks fine because many of the tests overlap with the advanced hormone panel I already ordered.
I think it is less expensive through this link with a different code; 50% off instead of 22% off. Need to place 2 orders to use 2 different codes.

https://www.ultalabtests.com/partner...romotions/8133
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Originally Posted By katya422⏩
I think it is less expensive through this link with a different code; 50% off instead of 22% off. Need to place 2 orders to use 2 different codes.

https://www.ultalabtests.com/partner...romotions/8133
I made 2 orders, got 22% off the hormone panel and 50% off the basic
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