Taureau
Administrator
The basic Age Management/Hormone work-up that is done for men and women is:
Testosterone (Free & Total)
Estradiol
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)
IGF-1 (indirect measurement of HGH)
IGBP-3 (indirect measurement of HGH)
CBC
Lipid Profile
T3,T4,TSH
Blood Chemistries (fasting for 12 hours)- this includes glucose, electrolytes, liver function tests and renal function tests. (Chemistries can be done separately pre-contest to see how you stand a week or less out)
If you happen to be taking testosterone, get tested the AM of your dose, BEFORE you take your testosterone.
Some of these tests, like the IGF-1 an IGBP-3 are probably send out labs and not done locally. Especially if you are getting these two tested, try not to get blood drawn on a Friday. It will sit at lab all weekend and will not give as accurate results as when it is shipped and received on a more timely basis.
Testosterone (Free & Total)
Estradiol
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)
IGF-1 (indirect measurement of HGH)
IGBP-3 (indirect measurement of HGH)
CBC
Lipid Profile
T3,T4,TSH
Blood Chemistries (fasting for 12 hours)- this includes glucose, electrolytes, liver function tests and renal function tests. (Chemistries can be done separately pre-contest to see how you stand a week or less out)
If you happen to be taking testosterone, get tested the AM of your dose, BEFORE you take your testosterone.
Some of these tests, like the IGF-1 an IGBP-3 are probably send out labs and not done locally. Especially if you are getting these two tested, try not to get blood drawn on a Friday. It will sit at lab all weekend and will not give as accurate results as when it is shipped and received on a more timely basis.
