posted Tue, 03/27/2012 - 08:50
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I am sure It's been discussed, but I haven't found it. Anyone have a suggestion for an online anonymous blood lab? I have looked. What I really need is inexpensive. Planning on doing some labs run in series. (Every other day for a week) I'd like to do it on the cheap before my next appt with trt doc.
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The preceding post by Garageth is a better deal over all unless you need free T levels.
Look around at local pharmacies for on-site testing, I've found one that charges $49 for total T, $69 for including free T, then there are hormone packages. Tell them you don't have your wallet if they ask, just cash. They never asked for my ID. I don't see why you couldn't use a fake name as long as there is a SS# you can remember (in case they ask you twice, need it to get results, and for SS#'s you might want to stick with the first three digits of your own because some sets are reserved), usable address and phone so it isn't really anonymous, but not right smack on your record.
I am mentioning this because my Dr. wanted free T levels when I went to him with lab work showing I had low Total T. He let it slide the first time and gave me a round of T cyp, maybe partially because he knew I didn't have insurance. The next time I asked, I had insurance so he did the works over three visits and threw in an MRI for which I had to come up with $400 out of pocket.
You can go with the female panel and it will give you most everything but free test levels http://www.privatemdlabs.com/lab_tests.php?view=search_results&show=1921...
Or, if you want everything including free test levels you can go with Hormone Panel for males http://www.privatemdlabs.com/lab_tests.php?view=all&show=1033&category=1... and that will give you most everything (total test, free test, psa, estro levels, lipids, igf, etc) that you need. It's $169 but then again, knowing whats going on is cheap in the long run, AND since I am a nice guy, I will even give you a coupon code (good til 3-31) for 15% off.
Use code --> wutr8yes <-- in the coupon box. Like Mike said, you chose the test(s) you want, they will print out a form, you take it to a Labcorp location they draw the bloods and about 3 days later email you the results. NO id needed and you can even use an alias if you dont want to use your real name. Just follow the instructions on the site when setting it up. http://www.privatemdlabs.com/lab_anonymous_testing.php Although I don't worry about it to that level, as they are bound by privacy laws and cannot disclose info about you without your consent.
Was there a reason you chose the $70 more expensive female hormone LCMS panel or the standard non LCMS panel.
Something you want to tell us ??
??? The first panel I linked is the one you see some reccomending to save a couple bucks on the test and only shows total T levels.
The second panel I linked was the Hormone Panel For Males...
__Hormone Panel for Males
Description: The Hormone Panel for Males contains the following tests:
- Lipid Profile
-Complete Blood Count w/ Differential
-Estradiol, Sensitive
-Insulin Growth Factor (IGF-1)
-Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
-Testosterone (Free) , Serum (Equilibrium Ultrafiltration) With Total Testosterone
-Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)
-Thyroid Profile
Significant deviations from the normal range may require further evaluation by your physician.
Includes: Cholesterol, total; high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol; low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (calculation); triglycerides; very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) cholesterol (calculation); Hematocrit; hemoglobin; mean corpuscular volume (MCV); mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH); mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC); red cell distribution width (RDW); percentage and absolute differential counts; platelet count; red cell count; white blood cell count; Estradiol, Sensitive; IGF-1; A:G ratio; albumin, serum; alkaline phosphatase, serum; ALT (SGPT); AST (SGOT); bilirubin, total; BUN; BUN:creatinine ratio; calcium, serum; carbon dioxide, total; chloride, serum; creatinine, serum; globulin, total; glucose, serum; potassium, serum; protein, total, serum; sodium, serum; Testosterone (Free), Serum With Total; Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA), Serum;Free Thyroxine Index (FTI);Thyroxine (T4); Thyroid Hormone Binding Ratio (T3 Uptake); Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Patient Instructions: Patient should fast for 12-14 hours before collection of the specimen. If using a testosterone cream please be sure you have not rubbed any into the antecubital area of your arm for the last 24 hours as it can give elevated results. For accurate test results, no ejaculation during the 24 hours preceding the test.
Categories: Hormones and Metabolism, Male Specific Tests, Fitness, Nutrition and Anti-Aging
Price: $169.49 Add To Cart__
Seems to me your trying to read between the lines just a bit much... something you want to tell us?? ;-)
You seemed to misunderstand my question,
They offer 2 female hormone panels, both test for exactly the same things!!
One cost $70 more because they use LCMS to test the estradiol level.
ETA: Apparently, LCMS is better for detecting Menopause.
LCMS= liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry
Yeah, I seen that later after I had originally posted the links to PMD, personally, I said screw it and popped for the male panel... figure spend enough on the other stuff, why try and cheap out on the labs. When you asked if I had something to share, I just figured Tread had shared the photos I sent as to why you were trying to read between the lines there O_o LOL..
yes.
wonderful...
thanks!
This is like manna from heaven, and with a discount code no less! THANKS.
www.privatelabsmd.com I use them..choose the test you want, they have hundreds ranging from std to
Testotorone...you can get a basic free serum test level taken for 40 bucks..you pay for the test..choose lab that's most
Conviennt for you print out the paper they send you bring to lab give blood then they email you your results
Thanks that sounds reasonable priced.
i just looked at them last night, but some of their test combinations seemed more than a couple others i saw... my problem is i can't figure out exactly what i NEED right off the bat. i gotta test for free and available test, then estro, then t3 and t4, right? then billie for liver, what else? free and the other t were like 179, then some package that looked legit was like 309. am i missing something?
Well Barney you need advice from a gRRRRRRRl or a Guru.