Blood work question IGF levels

[Bouncer]

Is IGF included in normal blood work or do you have to specifically ask for it?

[Bouncer]

Also what exactly do you say if they ask what its for?

[FitnessBrat]

And how do you "order" it. You just walk in and say I want my igf level tested? And what about when it comes back high? You say "cool, thanks" lol

[ROCKETW19]

you have to ask for it. but your doc has to tell them to test for it. you can not walk in labcorp and say hey check my IGF. you need a doc referal saying to check it.

[Bouncer]

you have to ask for it. but your doc has to tell them to test for it. you can not walk in labcorp and say hey check my IGF. you need a doc referal saying to check it.

What if you don't have insurance or even a family doc. Can you not somehow get a blood work referral by just calling up a doc?

[Mr I]

What if you don't have insurance or even a family doc?

In America, you're fucked:retard:

[rado]

Also what exactly do you say if they ask what its for?

IGF is something MOST Dr's don't perform. Usually when blood work is done, 2 vials are taken. Not going to list of what gets tested but it's quite a bit.

IGF
Free Test
T3(most expensive)
Blood type(I know crazy)

/\ These are pretty expensive. Look into buying yourself a personal insurance plan. Good luck.

[ROCKETW19]

IGF is something MOST Dr's don't perform. Usually when blood work is done, 2 vials are taken. Not going to list of what gets tested but it's quite a bit.

IGF
Free Test
T3(most expensive)
Blood type(I know crazy)

/\ These are pretty expensive. Look into buying yourself a personal insurance plan. Good luck.

T3 is $31 bucks. test levels were most. here check this
http://www.superiormuscle.com/forums...4-labcorp-fees

[FrankTheTank55]

Also what exactly do you say if they ask what its for?

I'd say "I've been taking hgh and want to see if its doing anything or not."

My Dr. works for me if she has a problem with something I'm doing she can give me a 5 min speech on the negative side effects and shit and I'll listen and do what I want anyways. Dr.s aren't law enforcement.

[rado]

T3 is $31 bucks. test levels were most. here check this
http://www.superiormuscle.com/forums...4-labcorp-fees

Nice link.

I should of been more specific with my post.

Checking your thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)...It should include NOT only just T3, but also these; (T3 uptake, T4, T7) and to add. You also have Free T3 levels and Free T4 levels...So essentially when does who have insurance; get it all done. Which BTW, all these mentioned here, you're looking at some good change $$$

Tell your Dr. it's been a long time since you've had a COMPLETE panel done and also to make sure they bill it correctly, as in the Dr requesting it, NOT the patient.

Men in general should NOT be so worried about Thyroid issues unless you're taking some for of synthetic hormone liquids; like T3 or you're getting fat.

In my opinion what's the most important to get regularly checked while off/on is your HDL/LDL/AST/ALT/Tryg/WBC/RBC and a few others....I could go and on about this but you get the point.

We take our bodies for granted, even while being natural. The food we eat, the exposure to the outside, what we breath, etc...Our bodies take a beating 24/7 and we as adults need to be more cautious of ourselves.

People make things way too complicated when they see a Dr. Just be upfront about what you're doing. If they decide not be of assistance, find another Dr.

[FrankTheTank55]

So this thread is about IGF testing and sonehow we are on insurance, what men should and should not have tested, T3 testing prices???? Bouncer's thread got totally hijacked here....LOL Reminds me of our little buddy.... :)

[rado]

What if you don't have insurance or even a family doc. Can you not somehow get a blood work referral by just calling up a doc?

So this thread is about IGF testing and sonehow we are on insurance, what men should and should not have tested, T3 testing prices???? Bouncer's thread got totally hijacked here....LOL Reminds me of our little buddy.... :)

Not trying to be a dick here "buddy"...but read his posts next time. Insurance was brought up...I'm here posting and helping others. If you want to be a wise ass, I'd suggest you visit the local bar for that.

[Bouncer]

but lets say someone has no insurance and not even a family doc. is there anyway possible to get IGF levels tested?

[rado]

but lets say someone has no insurance and not even a family doc. is there anyway possible to get IGF levels tested?

Why do you think they need to be tested? Do you have any indication they should?

[Bouncer]

Why do you think they need to be tested? Do you have any indication they should?

its to make sure the GH they are on is real. if the gh is real igf levels should be higher.