Basic/Affordable/Comprehensive Bloodwork

[Vanargandar]

I've noticed a lot of people recently asking about bloodwork, where to order it, and general cost. I'll post two images with what add to your cart along with the total cost, which I find to be the cheapest of any of the other à la carte bloodwork websites. Obviously it can be customized with things added or taken away, but I feel that these are the very basics most of us should be getting on a fairly regular basis. One thing I'd like to add is that you SHOULD get LC/MS-MS Estradiol testing over ECLIA if you can afford it, but if you really feel like saving $37 (about the same cost as a vial of Test) then go for it. I know there's already a thread dedicated to this and multiple others, but some people just want to be fed information without having to scroll through hundreds of pages, so hopefully @Millard or someone else can pin this.

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[Vanargandar]

I'd also like to add another option for Total Testosterone (LC/MS) & Free Testosterone (Equilibrium Dialysis) in place of Total Testosterone, Standard (ECLIA) & Free Testosterone (Direct). Obviously this will bring the cost up a little more, but you're getting what you pay for.

 

[Jgutta23]

Thank you

 

[Vanargandar]

Thank you

Of course man, glad this helps

 

[Rido]

there is a promo code you can use

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[Vanargandar]

there is a promo code you can use

10% off
POWERPROJECT10

I mentioned that in the original post

 

[Rido]

I mentioned that in the original post

my bad lol

We should try to get a promo code or something lol

 

[Vanargandar]

my bad lol

We should try to get a promo code or something lol

Between the business we personally give them and referrals I agree lmao

 

[edjohn88]

Did you select this list for specific reasons or is it just what you’re doing at the moment… surely you don’t test for cancer every month?

 

[Vanargandar]

Did you select this list for specific reasons or is it just what you’re doing at the moment… surely you don’t test for cancer every month?

Everything on this list is selected for the purpose of harm reduction, including PSA antigen testing, which I assume that's what you're referring to. AAS can have an effect on our prostate, especially when running certain DHT derivates. Considering it's only a $9 test and prostate cancer is a very serious cancer among men, there's no reason not to have this done, in my opinion. I also don't do bloodwork every month, typically every 2-3 months, aside from the normal bloodwork I have done through my PCP.

Steroid abuse in athletes, prostatic enlargement and bladder outflow obstruction--is there a relationship? - PubMed

In this pilot study, the administration of exogenous androgenic-anabolic steroids has been demonstrated to have profound effects on the human prostate gland, including an increase in prostatic volume, reduction in urine flow rate and an alteration in voiding patterns. These findings warrant...

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Rising PSA during Testosterone Replacement Therapy - PMC

Although testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is indicated for the management of symptomatic hypogonadism, there is still controversy over whether TRT should be administered to middle-aged men for the clinical manifestations of andropause, ...

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Key Statistics for Prostate Cancer | Prostate Cancer Facts

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in American men. Read the American Cancer Society's most recent statistics for prostate cancer here.

www.cancer.org

etc

 

[edjohn88]

Excellent

 

[MA11]

Jesus... it's so much cheaper in the US compared to Germany.

Good post.

 

[Vanargandar]

Jesus... it's so much cheaper in the US compared to Germany.

Good post.

That's a shame man...how much do y'all pay for something like that in USD?

Thanks!

 

[MA11]

Well I just checked and realized it's not even such a big difference. Some prices are cheaper in the US and some are cheaper here. Overall I'd say about 20 % more expensive in Germany. The first look, when I saw the thyroid panel price, gave me a shock.

 

[Vanargandar]

Well I just checked and realized it's not even such a big difference. Some prices are cheaper in the US and some are cheaper here. Overall I'd say about 20 % more expensive in Germany. The first look, when I saw the thyroid panel price, gave me a shock.

Do you have to go through your doc or can you just get bloodwork whenever?

 

[MA11]

Do you have to go through your doc or can you just get bloodwork whenever?

There are a few labs that allow to get bloodwork done whenever you want but you have to pay by yourself.
If you can convince your doctor that the bloodwork is necessary, then the health insurance would pay that. I don't see how a GP would check my hormones though.
I'm new to all this and let's see what is possible in the future.

 

[razter]

Everything on this list is selected for the purpose of harm reduction, including PSA antigen testing, which I assume that's what you're referring to. AAS can have an effect on our prostate, especially when running certain DHT derivates. Considering it's only a $9 test and prostate cancer is a very serious cancer among men, there's no reason not to have this done, in my opinion. I also don't do bloodwork every month, typically every 2-3 months, aside from the normal bloodwork I have done through my PCP.

If you were going to pin the post, I would add this explanation to the top post.

 

[Vanargandar]

If you were going to pin the post, I would add this explanation to the top post.

If I could I would. I also feel like I explained in the initial post along with the title that this was considered "comprehensive" bloodwork which covered most if not all bases.

 

[Werewolf Piss]

...and none available in my nanny state of NY. Available in the other 49. My dingbat lady doctor refused to test my test and Estrogen. So it'll cost me a fortune

 

[Vanargandar]

...and none available in my nanny state of NY. Available in the other 49. My dingbat lady doctor refused to test my test and Estrogen. So it'll cost me a fortune

Is this just through Marek or is that any à la carte bloodwork website? Sorry you live in a shitty state man