How to do your bloodwork tests?

GivMeLiberty · 2026-01-07T16:12:36+00:00

I’m no pro but been in the bodybuilding/AAS world for a while.

If you google “order my own blood tests / blood labs / etc” you will be able to order them yourself without a doc. They’re kinda expensive, insurance usually will only covered doctor-ordered lab work.

Go for a comprehensive panel for men’s health. Whatever else your concerns are, but I’d strongly recommend every man off of TRT tests their total testosterone, free testosterone, ultra sensitive estrogen, SHBG, and TSH.

You can self medicate from there, or you can take ur results to a doctor for their input. If you go to a doctor, be prepared for them to order their own labs from you. May be better just to go straight to a doctor.

If you want to get on TRT, go to a TRT clinic. If you want to be told “you have adequate testosterone” despite having inadequate testosterone, go somewhere else.

WarViper1337 · 2026-01-07T15:49:05+00:00

If you have a primary care physician I would suggest scheduling an appointment and request blood work. Alternatively many labs allow you to order your own blood work but they don't provide any interpretation of results so you would want to take those results and go see your doctor to discuss them. A common set of panels to order would be CBC, CMP, testosterone panel, PSA (if you're 40 or older), and a urinalysis. If you want something more specific you should discuss that with your doctor.

red_blood_cells · 2026-01-07T16:00:57+00:00

I used Sesame Care (telehealth) for sildenafil. Very easy and seamless process, but I know you can get a blood test for like under 100 bucks. Even less if you have a Costco membership

riksi · 2026-01-07T08:04:27+00:00

It is too open question man.

One thing that ISN'T detected on blood tests is electrolyte levels.

After hard training or in summer (or both) I need electrolytes to continue functioning normally.

Eugenelei · 2026-01-07T23:05:03+00:00

I use the website “Ulta” to buy the tests I want to run. Then you go to a lab and they do the blood draw. Pretty cheap and they have new customer deals and coupon codes you can find online.

Bolt408 · 2026-01-09T06:41:27+00:00

I did something like this recently and you might benefit from the same process. I downloaded all my labs from my provider (most have online portals that you can do this with)

I redacted my personal info (preview on MacOS can do this) on the documents, and then I used Gemini Pro to review all my labs and create a master file of results for the past 5 years.

Then I used that file to ask Gemini what labs I still needed to get the whole picture and how I can improve my existing labs. So far after doing that I’ve slowly started to improve and I feel a lot better.

I plan to get another round done in 3 months to see if I’m improving in the right areas, especially since I’m working out and maintaining a high academic load.

CaptainPleighboi · 2026-01-07T05:53:09+00:00

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Title	How to do your bloodwork tests?
Author	MKlool123
Upvotes	9
Comments	14
Date	January 6, 2026 7:38 PM UTC (6 months ago)
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