Which Blood Tests Should I Ask For? Ask Your Doctor for These Tests

One of the most important questions I hear almost daily is "which blood tests should I ask for?" As so many of us fall victim to medical gaslighting, it can feel like our appointments breeze past without us getting the answers we need to resolve our health issues.

One of the best ways to understand your health profile is through blood tests, and to really get the fullest picture possible, it's import to know which blood tests to ask for. Blood test results can demonstrate where you may need to course correct, what hormonal imbalances need to be addressed, and help you get your wellness back on track. So which blood tests should you ask for? Let's dive in...

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[myshavikes]

1. Look for inflamtion markers:
-CRP
-Sed Rate
- Homocysteine
-ANA

2. Nutrient Levels:
-B12
-Vitamin D
-Omega-3
-Magnesium
-Iron

3. Hormone Levels:
- Circulating Testosterone
-Free Testosterone
-Estradiol
-Estrone
-Thyroid Hormones
-Insulin Markers
-Cortisol Markers

4. Food Intolerances

5. Looking into gut health and rhe microbiomee

[stewart]

Dr. Taz, the problem I'm running into with Primary Care MDs is that if they take Medicare, they have to follow the guidelines of Medicare, and will only pay for those test and procedures to save money. To deviate from those standards takes up more time the doctor often does not want to spend fighting with insurance companies, so they easily do what they are told to do. Some even get mad at the patient if the patient keeps pushing for things the doctor doesn't want to do, and they label you non-compliant! I just recently got lectured by my new doctor to trust her to do her best for me and to be more compliant. Shes' only 37. I picked her because I thought being so young, she would be up on the latest studies and trends, but her med school training and beliefs were very traditional. But I will give her a chance because I'm tired of jumping from doctor to doctor. That is tracked in the medical record too, who was the last doctor, and you are looked at as being a psychologically unstable patient if you jump too much or are too non-compliant.

[juliedeangelis]

Yesss Dr Taz! It’s so important to take control of our health and advocate for answers. 🎉

[jkh]

Thank you for this good reminder. I do push my physician for tests but it’s really hard to get more than the basics. Would you be willing to recommend any brands such as those you had in video, I just want to make sure I choose a source that provides the most accurate results. Again thank you for being there for all of us. Kathy

[triciaskiles]

@ 5:07 you point up to the left saying "check some of these out" but there's no video there

[R.A.A.]

Do you have a video on anemia? What to do with super low numbers

[ArabellaPottery]

Get blood tests so they know they will be able to deny you care. If you are not talking to a doctor...Then You are talking to a business person. Mangione is a hero!!!

[rocky.]

Hi Dr. Taz, I get exactly what you're saying and I have been having the same issues with Doctors for over 25 years!! I have been to way too many doctors, Integrative, Naturopathic and no one as of yet is putting my puzzle together. I am tired and very discouraged. What are we to do with the suggestions if our own doctors don't even believe in at home test kits or the very least do not think some of the testing is even helpful? I could use some insight and so you offer consultations ? Thank you for your time.

[StereodreieckRC]

Very important to mention, if you ever do a a video like this again: certain minerals neeed to be measured in the whole blood (like Zinc, Mag, Iron, copper etc) not only in the serum and testing for heavy metals is also very important. We call this test (nurtients + metals) 11+6 in Germany and the price is roughly 80-95Euro (not coverd by insurance).
Most doctors dont know how important that is and subconsequenly will not inform us.


Tests for chemicals are important too because they are everywhere (especially in americanized countries), but these tests are very expensive. 230bucks for Formaldehyd, BTX, CKW, Lindan, PAK-Mix, PCB, PCP, Permethrin, Latex, 1, 6-Diisocyanatohexan, Phthalsäureanhydrid, Dichlofluanid)

Guys, what are the cost for bloodwork in your country ?

[LePédantSémantique]

Are the estrogen tests useful for a reasonably healthy male without specific symptoms or issues?

[lakshmi.g]

Undigested food in stool what I will do please tell me mam...😢

[vincentmcgarry]

Which test for chest and stomach burning sensations?

[Red]

Question: I have two primary care doctors here in arizona. Neither will write the script for HOMA IR. Or fasting insulin. Quest requires doctors script. What can I do? I am 70.

[tareq]

Hello Doctor..I suffer from anxiety and tension when I face a problem. My body trembles, my heartbeat increases, and I feel difficult to speak. . I tried beta-blockers and my condition improved a lot..but I suffer from bronchiectasis and phlegm, which negatively affected my health..Are there nutritional supplements or herbs that work like beta-blockers?

[mcsmith]

Why not put a PDF file or just type the tests in your comment area?

[Nikki-xdhc]

I have an extremely oily face (looks oily after 30mins of washing it) and get hot/sweat an abnormal amount on my intire body. My face is all the time but the body sweat isn’t. Dr wants to say it’s hypohydrosis but I know that’s not what’s going on especially with my oil production on my face. I know something isn’t right and it’s effecting my life. Any suggestions of Blood work testing I should consider doing? Thank you for your help 🙏

[davidjones]

Subscribe not an option on this video?

[ricardobezerra]

Doctors won’t order extra tests or interpret or treat
😢 reality 😮

[mnp]

Are you familiar with hair dialysis test? It tells us what minerals are lacking or not.
My dr will not order this test.
Our body has too much estrogen and we need more progesterone .
Home tests are costly.

[debmann]

I think we cannot rely on our doctors to be up to speed on new information. I see it with my parents doctors and my own. What I think we need to do is just go to a lab (self directed, not prescribed by our family and internal medicine doctors) and get the tests done and then repeat them at least 1X per year. We basically have to do the work and then give the information to our doctors for our medical file.