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fits · 17-04-2007, 07:07 PM

where do you guys get your blod tests done? just at the GP? if so do they not ask why? and how uch does it cost?

just a few questions as id like to have tests done to test my thyroid and test levels...more out of curiosity than aything. Not too sure where is the best place to go though. :beer1: :beer1:

SportDr · 17-04-2007, 07:53 PM

This has been covered in a few threads, I think there was no definitive answer. The options are:

Go to your own GP: They may not help at all, possibly becoming irrate at you in the process. Having roids on your med docs will kill any possibility of a number of careers and will negate any medical insurance possibly. If you do find a roid friendly GP however you will have free tests for life!

Go to online test facility: Currently most offer saliva testing which is not the best test for accuracy. This is expensive at about £80 per test. This is easy though and requires no consultation.

Get a private GP: Records are confidential, you don't have to declare the Private GP to anyone, just give them your NHS one. They are impartial as you are paying them, they are expensive though with both a registration fee and a consultation fee + any tests.

We need an online Laboratory that will do blood testing at a reasonable price. Of course then you would need someone to take your blood but that wouldn't be too hard, a practise nurse at your GP can do it, say its for STD screening.

SD

fits · 17-04-2007, 09:33 PM

thanks for that Sports doc

seems like it may be difficult!!

xrtwo · 21-04-2007, 02:11 PM

You could always try your local needle exchange and see if they provide this service. My local one does including liver and kidney function tests etc and it is free and confidential.

SportDr · 21-04-2007, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by xrtwo

You could always try your local needle exchange and see if they provide this service. My local one does including liver and kidney function tests etc and it is free and confidential.

Thats great! I will have to look into that. The only thing that troubles me is the thought of sitting there with some crack head in the waiting room hell its free though so I will have to look into it.

SD

17-04-2007, 07:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
fits Getting HUGE! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: East London Posts: 1,359	blood tests where do you guys get your blod tests done? just at the GP? if so do they not ask why? and how uch does it cost? just a few questions as id like to have tests done to test my thyroid and test levels...more out of curiosity than aything. Not too sure where is the best place to go though. :beer1: :beer1:

17-04-2007, 07:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
SportDr Getting HUGE! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: E-Sussex UK Posts: 2,667	Re: blood tests This has been covered in a few threads, I think there was no definitive answer. The options are: Go to your own GP: They may not help at all, possibly becoming irrate at you in the process. Having roids on your med docs will kill any possibility of a number of careers and will negate any medical insurance possibly. If you do find a roid friendly GP however you will have free tests for life! Go to online test facility: Currently most offer saliva testing which is not the best test for accuracy. This is expensive at about £80 per test. This is easy though and requires no consultation. Get a private GP: Records are confidential, you don't have to declare the Private GP to anyone, just give them your NHS one. They are impartial as you are paying them, they are expensive though with both a registration fee and a consultation fee + any tests. We need an online Laboratory that will do blood testing at a reasonable price. Of course then you would need someone to take your blood but that wouldn't be too hard, a practise nurse at your GP can do it, say its for STD screening. SD __________________ I don't like Sports and I am not a Doctor! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. You expressed and challenged yourself, startled the dozing muscles and welcomed the sweet pain of gain. Boredom begets mediocrity. Enemies both, they deserve swift eradication. Let's hit the weights and build some muscle. Race ya to the bench press. Dave Draper A goal casually set and lightly taken will be freely abandoned at the first obstacle. Zig Ziglar Any advice given is for information only, always seek the advice of your medical practitioner. Use this My Protein refferer code and get a 5% DISCOUNT on your first order! MP2819

17-04-2007, 09:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
fits Getting HUGE! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: East London Posts: 1,359	Re: blood tests thanks for that Sports doc seems like it may be difficult!!

21-04-2007, 02:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
xrtwo Newbie Trainer Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5	Re: blood tests You could always try your local needle exchange and see if they provide this service. My local one does including liver and kidney function tests etc and it is free and confidential.

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