Bodybuilding Blood Work

Bodybuilding blood work commonly measures total and free testosterone, ultrasensitive estradiol, SHBG, blood counts, cholesterol fractions, glucose, creatinine, eGFR, and ALT and AST. These results help establish a laboratory snapshot alongside training history. Some panels also measure IGF-1, prolactin, thyroid values, insulin, iron status, or PSA for more specific questions.

Total testosterone reports the amount circulating in blood, while free testosterone estimates the fraction not bound to carrier proteins. SHBG is a principal binding protein, so its level helps place total and free testosterone results in relationship. A single result does not explain performance, body composition, or symptoms by itself; timing and professional interpretation matter.

Ultrasensitive estradiol measures estradiol, a hormone relevant to the overall sex-hormone picture. Reviewing it alongside total testosterone, free testosterone, SHBG, LH, and prolactin is more informative than treating any one value as a standalone answer. The Pro Bodybuilder Hormone Checkup, Natural Bodybuilder Panel, AAS/PED, and Athletic Ultimate Anti-Aging Panel all include ultrasensitive estradiol.

The Pro Bodybuilder Hormone Checkup includes prolactin and DHEA sulfate with IGF-1, LH, testosterone, estradiol, blood counts, metabolic values, and lipids. The Natural Bodybuilder Panel includes FSH and a thyroid group: TSH, total T4, T3 uptake, and free T4 index. That distinction matters when thyroid and gonadotropin results are part of the question.

AAS/PED adds insulin and PSA measurements to testosterone, free testosterone, ultrasensitive estradiol, SHBG, LH, FSH, blood counts, metabolic values, and lipid results. Total, free, and percent-free PSA provide prostate-related screening or monitoring information, not a cancer diagnosis. Insulin complements glucose by describing insulin concentration at the time of collection.

Hemoglobin, hematocrit, red blood cell count, and platelet count describe components of blood that carry oxygen or support clotting. Hemoglobin and hematocrit should be read with red blood cell indices such as MCV and RDW because hydration and other factors affect the pattern. Significant or persistent abnormalities warrant professional review rather than self-interpretation.

Creatinine, eGFR, and urea nitrogen are related measurements used to assess kidney-related laboratory patterns. Greater muscle mass can affect creatinine, so an isolated creatinine value has limited meaning for many strength athletes. Reviewing creatinine with eGFR, urea nitrogen, hydration status, and prior results provides a more grounded discussion with a healthcare professional.

Yes, strenuous exercise can raise AST and ALT temporarily because both enzymes are found in muscle tissue as well as being used in liver-related assessment. GGT, bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase, albumin, and total protein add useful related information in several available panels. Recent training and symptoms should be shared with the professional interpreting unexpected results.

The Athletic Ultimate Anti-Aging Panel includes TSH, free T3, free T4, and reverse T3, along with ferritin, iron, iron-binding capacity, and iron saturation. It also measures hs-CRP, A1C, insulin, testosterone, estradiol, blood counts, lipids, metabolic values, and urinalysis findings. This combination suits shoppers seeking those named measurements together.

You'll receive it via email within 60 seconds of your order unless it requires additional processing (only very complex orders do).

Many general wellness test results are typically available online within 2-3 business days. However, some tests will require additional processing time. You will immediately receive an email & SMS notification when your results are available.

We do not share your results with your physician, insurance company, or any other third party.