New $139 Testosterone, Estradiol and Thyroid Panel

Nelson Vergel · Jul 23, 2016

I just added a low cost panel that includes these tests. (The lowest competitor price is $220):

Total and Free Testosterone (Max total T < 1500 ng/dL)
This test measures both total and free testosterone by: Free T: direct analog/radioimmunoassay (RIA); Total T: electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA). If you expect your Total Testosterone to be very low (under 150 ng/dL) or very high (over 1500 ng/dL), the LC/MS test may be more adequate: Click here

- TSH, free T4 and free T3

This panel includes comprehensive testing of the thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) in addition to free thyroxine (T4) and free triiodothyronine (T3). When the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormone, the body uses energy at a slower pace than it should. This condition, underactive thyroid, is called hypothyroidism.

- Sensitive Estradiol (LC/MS)
Estradiol is produced by the body via the aromatization of testosterone in fat tissue, liver, and testicles. Estradiol is involved in bone health, cognitive function, sex drive, and body composition in both men and women. Depending on lifestyle factors, liver Issues, medications, body fat mass, and genetics, some people may have higher estradiol conversions from testosterone.

The commonly used estradiol test may overestimate estradiol. That test uses immunoassay technology that cannot differentiate C-Reactive Protein (involved in inflammation) from estradiol, so it reads the combination of the two as estradiol. This ultra-sensitive estradiol test is based on liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (LC/MS), an assay technology that does not have that limitation.

http://www.discountedlabs.com/testosterone-thyroid-and-estradiol-panel/

OMI100 · Jul 23, 2016

Another reason to be a member of this site!!!!!!!!

maxadvance · Jul 23, 2016

Ordered

thanks Nelson

Nasdaq · Jul 29, 2016

Does anyone know who is the doctor who writes the prescription for the blood work? Is he affiliated with one of the TRT clinics?

maxadvance · Jul 30, 2016

Nasdaq said:
Does anyone know who is the doctor who writes the prescription for the blood work? Is he affiliated with one of the TRT clinics?

yes he is, why do you ask?

Nasdaq · Jul 30, 2016

I was just wondering which one?

davidrn · Jul 30, 2016

When you read the restrictions on the lab site, it mentions states, such as mine, Massachusetts, that it is illegal to order your own lab work. I took a chance and did it anyway, thought worst that could happen, I would have to drive to Connecticut to get my lab draw. I waited until my trough day and went to the Lab Corp station, which by coincidence is below my MD's office, (not affiliated). The phlebotomist mentioned that the MD name was from Florida, so she couldn't "CC" my primary. I mentioned I take copies to 3 MDs, and that I don't need her to do anything special. So, although the lab site say's I can't get drawn in Mass, I haven't had an issue yet. (Just went 2 days ago).

HarryCat · Jul 31, 2016

davidrn said:
When you read the restrictions on the lab site, it mentions states, such as mine, Massachusetts, that it is illegal to order your own lab work. I took a chance and did it anyway, thought worst that could happen, I would have to drive to Connecticut to get my lab draw. I waited until my trough day and went to the Lab Corp station, which by coincidence is below my MD's office, (not affiliated). The phlebotomist mentioned that the MD name was from Florida, so she couldn't "CC" my primary. I mentioned I take copies to 3 MDs, and that I don't need her to do anything special. So, although the lab site say's I can't get drawn in Mass, I haven't had an issue yet. (Just went 2 days ago).

Very interesting. This could save me having to drive to NH for a draw. When I go do Labcorp with labs my doctor has ordered they enter in the order and then ask me if I still have the same insurance so they know where to send the bill. If I have an order from Discounted Labs, or some other service, I don't want my insurance billed, so how does the phlebotomist know that? And wouldn't that be a red flag that these test were self ordered? The Labcorp I usually go to has signs all over the walls saying self testing is not allowed in MA.

davidrn · Jul 31, 2016

I used to drive into NH myself for labs when I used Private MD. With Discounted labs, there is an MD (Florida)name on it, and that appears to be enough for the lab tech, they don't ask about insurance.I pay privately because my insurance deductible is ridiculous, last year my PCP ordered the standard tests, and it cost over a thousand in cash. I know which tests my PCP, Urologist (TRT) and Rheumatologist need, and just include them. Recently I got the works for both specialists, including Prolactin and DHT, and also Sensitive CRP, and LFTs. Paid a little over $200. Technically if it became an issue, I could have my local PCP sign my prepared lab slip, I always give him copies.
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