Self blood testing? anyone do this?

[Mr. Sparkle]

I didnt know where to put this, but here it goes. I want to get my blood done to check my levels to see when I can start a cycle again. Here are some kits I can buy.
http://www.youngagain.com/2horteskit.html
http://www.ast-ss.com/Products/Prod...e.asp?ProdID=23
http://www.abundantearth.com/store/healthtestkits.html that one they test saliva...

Any thoughts on this? And what do I need to check, test levels and what else? Would this stuff work? thanks. I was informed my einstein1905 that Swale is a good person to ask, so thats what Im doing...

-MS

 

[cvguy]

I certainly don't want to speak for another person, but I believe that Doc. Swale mentioned in another posting that he's no longer answering AAS-related questions.

But perhaps he could comment on the accuracy of these saliva-based tests? Or on the pros/cons of self-testing vs. having a physician do (and interpret) the tests?

 

[Mr. Sparkle]

I certainly don't want to speak for another person, but I believe that Doc. Swale mentioned in another posting that he's no longer answering AAS-related questions.

But perhaps he could comment on the accuracy of these saliva-based tests? Or on the pros/cons of self-testing vs. having a physician do (and interpret) the tests?

All I want to know, if I were to test my hormonal levels would either of those be a good choice.... Im looking into the AST one.... thanks for the heads up

 

[SWALE]

cvguy is correct.

However, I will add that the only saliva test I put any faith in is cortisol. It is too easy to get tiny hemorrhages in the mouth to do any blood testing, and the heavy musculature of the jaw area ruins reliability for IGF-1 and the sex hormones.