Thread: Blood Test - What to ask for

very useful info .. .thanks guys.

i had my blood test done the other week because im often completely stuffed by the end of the day.. ive done a few cycles in the past, but nothin for the last 3yrs, was worried my test was low.. anyway the doc said my test level was fine at 23 nmol/L but how good is that really? im thinkin about 40 nmol/L would be bloody good
I'll get a more accurate diagnosis next time now i know what info i should be lookin for

normal range is 8-32 so your high normal which is great.

Originally Posted by Barney

i had my blood test done the other week because im often completely stuffed by the end of the day.. ive done a few cycles in the past, but nothin for the last 3yrs, was worried my test was low.. anyway the doc said my test level was fine at 23 nmol/L but how good is that really? im thinkin about 40 nmol/L would be bloody good
I'll get a more accurate diagnosis next time now i know what info i should be lookin for

23 is a good result. As ON said, 8-32 is the general range for labs.

Originally Posted by Lazarus

23 is a good result. As ON said, 8-32 is the general range for labs.

thats good news... i think i'll analyse my diet, and whether i need an afternoon nap

Im planning on getting a general healh assesment soon. Thinking i should get my test levels checked aswell.
How do you guys go about asking your doc? Do you have to spin some sort of shit ?

Originally Posted by hawk08

Im planning on getting a general healh assesment soon. Thinking i should get my test levels checked aswell.
How do you guys go about asking your doc? Do you have to spin some sort of shit ?

depends on the doc. Mine is switched on so I don't have those issues but some other docs you generally have to complain of being run down, tired, low libido etc.

Thanks for the tip, ill see what happens

Ok the doc wouldn't allow me to have my testosterone levels checked.
I was lucky to even get a referral for a general health assessment. She wanted a valid reason, wtf!

Anyone know roughly how much it would cost, to have your testosterone levels checked ?
And would you have to go see a GP first, or can you just ring a pathology joint, and book it in ?

call pathology nsw.

what about if your doctor refuses to test you for them? i have had several doctors refuse such blood tests.

Originally Posted by bbc

what about if your doctor refuses to test you for them? i have had several doctors refuse such blood tests.

Find a new doctor...
There is no reason why should shouldn't be able to ask for a general health check, including full blood tests, every 6 months, minimum!
Tell your doctor that you want to take a preventative approach to your health care...

man i have seen several doctors and a couple of specialists tho, they say "why u need them tested? you do roids?" i have never enven done them and they ask that i am like wtf.
or the other thing they say is "o u look healthy , no need for the tests!"


seriously i have asked so many doctors. it is beyond a joke!

pathology nsw can take the blood and test it for you call them.

Originally Posted by bbc

man i have seen several doctors and a couple of specialists tho, they say "why u need them tested? you do roids?" i have never enven done them and they ask that i am like wtf.
or the other thing they say is "o u look healthy , no need for the tests!"


seriously i have asked so many doctors. it is beyond a joke!

By the sounds of things you're not pushing your point enough... I can't imagine a doctor refusing tests for general health purposes if you're adamant that you want them... If they give you that "you look healthy" crap, kindly tell them thank you, but I still want a referral to have my blood work done... With the results sent to your address, not to the doctor...

Originally Posted by Scottie85

By the sounds of things you're not pushing your point enough... I can't imagine a doctor refusing tests for general health purposes if you're adamant that you want them... If they give you that "you look healthy" crap, kindly tell them thank you, but I still want a referral to have my blood work done... With the results sent to your address, not to the doctor...

+1

Even after all the accusations they still get at least something tested. Perhaps threaten then with a pitchfork lol.

So, can you go straight to a pathology and get tests done out of your own pocket ?

o i hav pushed it enough one doctor told me i was far too intense and needed to relax lol

Originally Posted by bbc

o i hav pushed it enough one doctor told me i was far too intense and needed to relax lol

Well perhaps you're pushing in the wrong way... There's pushing where you sound like a thug who wants the tests done just because... And then there's pushing where you sound like you're somewhat educated on the matter and are actually interested in you own well being...

Originally Posted by hawk08

So, can you go straight to a pathology and get tests done out of your own pocket ?

yes you can pay pathology's to do the testing and take the blood.