Questions about Lab Testing
Find answers to commonly asked questions about Lab Testing, administration, and benefits.
Regarding TRT, what are the most important blood tests that you check for?
For initial diagnosis that would be total testosterone, free testosterone, and LH.
As someone who just restarted TRT after 6 months off trying to see if my body would restart, I wish I’d reached out to you guys as well. What is the p...
The only thing we require is labs that are less than 12 months old. We can easily transfer you over after a brief consultation. You can visit the webs...
If my labs come back with let’s say tt of 750 and I have no side effects but still no libido and feeling OK, but still like I was befor trt maybe a l...
Let's take a look at that TT first. First, what age are you (or age range)? Second, what was your TT before you started therapy?
How closely do you help monitor blood tests with the patient?
In general, we take blood tests for all new patients or accept recent lab work in place of that. If they're an established TRT patient & can provide p...
Have you ever turned down someone for treatment, or do you prescribe cookie cutter programs to literally everyone who signs up regardless of labs, pot...
I understand haha, that's what it feels like sometimes with many online TRT clinics.
Do you require bloodwork? What test levels are you shooting for? My current clinic shoots for 1100.
We do require bloodwork, most TRT companies will since Testosterone is a controlled substance & it's good to have this info on file even if someone is...
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What are some important things to include on a blood test to diagnose low T?
Labs can be expensive, so I will list the most essential ones for diagnosis and treatment. I will also point out that there are different types of as...
As an online clinic, how are you able to collect regular blood samples?
We primarily partner with testing companies who sent kits to patient's houses.
Do you test for free T, shbg, etc… I feel like my current provider just run basic test and doesn’t get the whole picture. I have been on for a year no...
When we start out with someone we also tend to go with a simple test as well, though that's decided on during the initial consultation. If someone ha...
So someone who is using 200mg vs someone who is using 100mg and both of their labs show ~1000 test levels irregardless of weight/fat that just means i...
In our experience, it tends to just be very individual. Like your example, we have some men on 90mg/wk who have total Ty’s around 1000, and some men w...
What's the most appropriate schedule for labs, and what labs do you suggest getting every single time?
This will vary a bit based on health, age, and dosage.
Can you treat a New York based patient? How would you do the blood work and how often? How much would that cost?
We are happy to work with New York patients!
I’m currently going through a local clinic that frankly charges too much and expects labs too frequently, what’s the process like to switch to your cl...
We have a large number of TRT transfer patients. All we ask is that we get a copy of your current regimen and that we can meet with you to see how you...
I have been on TRT for three years and just had labs done, if I were to change to you, would I need to pay this initial consultation as I wouldn't nee...
Yes, generally - we set you up with a provider to meet with you instead of a normal initial consultant. That way they can verify everything with you d...
One thing I can't find on your site is how do you handle labs and how often you require them. Are they part of the $129 a month, or do you require the...
Our initial consultation price pays for a Testosterone testing kit to be shipped to you. It's fairly cheap considering it's paying for both that & the...
If I were interested in becoming a patient of your clinic, could I forward you my current lab work or would we need new labs? My current lab work is ...
We are happy to take current lab work from a patient new to TRT or past lab work/prescription from a current TRT patient transferring over. No need to...
I'm afraid I have low T levels. Is there a way to test for T levels without drawing blood?
There are some tests out there that don't involve blood at all, but a good middle ground would be a finger prick test. It's not a needle in your arm, ...
What’s relative hypogonadism?
Relative hypogonadism is a term for men who have symptoms of hypogonadism, despite having lab tests that fall within the normal range based on lab va...
Why do I get such an amazing result with Test C? As compared to either Test P or Test C? Isn't Test C technically weaker than the other ethanates?
It is likely that by following the appropriate injection routine with Test C that you are going to maintain a better overall Testosterone level consta...
Can you guys send me something to get labs done? I’m an existing patient
Absolutely. Would you head over to this location & select "Member Contact" and shoot us a message?
How often do you test hormone levels? My current provider checks me every 3 months.
We adjust testing & re-testing based on the patient to better meet their needs or means.
Do you guys only require a at home test? What about other stuff like lipids ? I have a blood panel from last week. Could you take that for step 1?
Yes, we personally take at-home tests & send them out ourselves when needed.
When do you recommend doing labs? I’m on 140 mg test-c split into two weekly injections. It’s been five weeks since I started. Planning to get labs do...
We'd agree with your plan. It's best not to test until week 7 or 8 if you're going to be testing. Labs are important if you're having side effects or ...
I’m with a clinic and they’ve told me HCT levels up to 57% are acceptable and my SHBG being low at 12 nmol/l they said it’s fine. What are your guide...
For HC anything around 51% and we would advise to donate blood somewhat regularly to make sure it stays under control, especially because it is free t...
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