Blood work
If you want to use AAS safely, blood tests are essential. A pre-course check will warn of any reason not to use AAS at that time, and will give a baseline for comparison later on. It is also wise to check mid-cycle, when things should be at their worst from a health point of view. Finally, a test after PCT to ensure things have returned to normal.
Where to get private / anonymous blood work
There are many services through out the world that provide individuals the capability to get anonymous and private paid blood work. These services are invaluable to AAS users to monitor our health and safety.
In the USA
There are several providers in the USA to choose from.
Private Med Labs
Private Medical Labs -- A good and trusted lab with many locations. Not available in some states due to state laws.
· Female Hormone Testing is recommended.
· Hormone Panel with F&T Testosterone LC/MS-MS is similar to the Female Hormone Panel but uses LC/MS for testosterone. This will provide an actual value rather than "> 1500".
· Anything with Test 070195 will show the actual value for testosterone, rather than "> 1500".
· Thyroid TSH, T4 and T3 Panel
· Liver Panel for you Oral users This is included in the Hormone Panel for Females. You do not need to order it separately.
· Lipid Test to check Cholesterol levels
· Anything with Test 303756 contains a lipid panel.
· The Hormone Panel Unisex panel includes thyroid, lipids, estrogen and F&T Testosterone LC/MS-MS.
LabsMD
· Hormone Panel for Females will provide the actual number for testosterone rather than "> 1500". The assay used for testing estradiol will not give a false reading when using tren.
Walgreens
· Cholesterol tests are available at most locations.
· Hormone testing is available at some Walgreens locations.
In the UK
Medichecks
Medichecks
Blue Horzon
Blue Horizon Medical
In Canada
Unconfirmed:
Go to a walk in clinic. When the doc comes in say you are taking a test booster and you feel moody and your nipples are sensitive. S/he will send you for a blood test. Make sure you say your nipples are sensitive or s/he wont check the e2 boxes on the form The forms are good for a year, so once you have them, just give blood when you want.
Blood Work Considerations
Tren
When testing estrogen while running tren, make sure to get the LCMS estrogen reading. Most estrogen tests are ECLIA or RIA, which will count tren as estrogen. This will give you a false estrogen reading if you are trying to dial your AI in.
Other
Of importance to look at is: LFT's or Liver Function Tests; fractionated cholesterol (HDL/LDL), and the relevant hormones. Below is a full list of recommended tests.
Haematology: Measures haemoglobin, red blood cell numbers and size, as well as distribution of white blood cell types.
Electrolytes and LFT's: gives information on liver and kidney function.
Fractionated cholesterol: HDL/LDL ratio and triglycerides.
Iron studies: Total serum iron, transferrin levels (the carrier protein) and ferritin (the tissue storage protein).
Thyroid Function Tests: Include free T3 and T4 as well as Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH).
Cortisol
Insulin and Glucose
LH/FSH: The gonadotrophins that stimulate the testes to produce testosterone.
Testosterone and SHBG: Free testosterone should be measured not calculated.
Estradiol
IGF-I (if available): Especially useful for those using hGH or hGH releasing peptides to measure effectiveness. A moderate rise will be seen with AAS use alone.
North America can access on-line blood tests at http://www.privatemdlabs.com/ and in Australasia at http://www.bloodworks.com.au/ Regardless of whether you get your bloods done by your local doctor or by an online service, you can get expert interpretation of blood tests either re-cycle, mid-cycle, or after PCT athttp://www.bloodworks.com
If you want to use AAS safely, blood tests are essential. A pre-course check will warn of any reason not to use AAS at that time, and will give a baseline for comparison later on. It is also wise to check mid-cycle, when things should be at their worst from a health point of view. Finally, a test after PCT to ensure things have returned to normal.
Where to get private / anonymous blood work
There are many services through out the world that provide individuals the capability to get anonymous and private paid blood work. These services are invaluable to AAS users to monitor our health and safety.
In the USA
There are several providers in the USA to choose from.
Private Med Labs
Private Medical Labs -- A good and trusted lab with many locations. Not available in some states due to state laws.
· Female Hormone Testing is recommended.
· Hormone Panel with F&T Testosterone LC/MS-MS is similar to the Female Hormone Panel but uses LC/MS for testosterone. This will provide an actual value rather than "> 1500".
· Anything with Test 070195 will show the actual value for testosterone, rather than "> 1500".
· Thyroid TSH, T4 and T3 Panel
· Liver Panel for you Oral users This is included in the Hormone Panel for Females. You do not need to order it separately.
· Lipid Test to check Cholesterol levels
· Anything with Test 303756 contains a lipid panel.
· The Hormone Panel Unisex panel includes thyroid, lipids, estrogen and F&T Testosterone LC/MS-MS.
LabsMD
· Hormone Panel for Females will provide the actual number for testosterone rather than "> 1500". The assay used for testing estradiol will not give a false reading when using tren.
Walgreens
· Cholesterol tests are available at most locations.
· Hormone testing is available at some Walgreens locations.
In the UK
Medichecks
Medichecks
Blue Horzon
Blue Horizon Medical
In Canada
Unconfirmed:
Go to a walk in clinic. When the doc comes in say you are taking a test booster and you feel moody and your nipples are sensitive. S/he will send you for a blood test. Make sure you say your nipples are sensitive or s/he wont check the e2 boxes on the form The forms are good for a year, so once you have them, just give blood when you want.
Blood Work Considerations
Tren
When testing estrogen while running tren, make sure to get the LCMS estrogen reading. Most estrogen tests are ECLIA or RIA, which will count tren as estrogen. This will give you a false estrogen reading if you are trying to dial your AI in.
Other
Of importance to look at is: LFT's or Liver Function Tests; fractionated cholesterol (HDL/LDL), and the relevant hormones. Below is a full list of recommended tests.
Haematology: Measures haemoglobin, red blood cell numbers and size, as well as distribution of white blood cell types.
Electrolytes and LFT's: gives information on liver and kidney function.
Fractionated cholesterol: HDL/LDL ratio and triglycerides.
Iron studies: Total serum iron, transferrin levels (the carrier protein) and ferritin (the tissue storage protein).
Thyroid Function Tests: Include free T3 and T4 as well as Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH).
Cortisol
Insulin and Glucose
LH/FSH: The gonadotrophins that stimulate the testes to produce testosterone.
Testosterone and SHBG: Free testosterone should be measured not calculated.
Estradiol
IGF-I (if available): Especially useful for those using hGH or hGH releasing peptides to measure effectiveness. A moderate rise will be seen with AAS use alone.
North America can access on-line blood tests at http://www.privatemdlabs.com/ and in Australasia at http://www.bloodworks.com.au/ Regardless of whether you get your bloods done by your local doctor or by an online service, you can get expert interpretation of blood tests either re-cycle, mid-cycle, or after PCT athttp://www.bloodworks.com
