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The Most Important Blood Tests

The Life Extension Foundation suggests that a basic battery of tests

be performed annually. The recommended " Male Panel " consists of a

complete blood count (CBC)/chemistry test, homocysteine, free

testosterone, estradiol, prostate-specific antigen (PSA), and DHEA.

The recommended " Female Panel " consists of the complete

CBC/chemistry test, estradiol, progesterone, free testosterone,

DHEA, and homocysteine.

In addition to these special male and female panels, the following

tests are especially important for men and women over 40: Fasting

Insulin, Ferritin, Cortisol, Fibrinogen, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

(TSH), and Free triiodothyroxine (T3). If a serious abnormality is

detected--such as elevated homocysteine, hormone imbalance, high PSA-

-testing should be repeated more often to determine the benefits of

whatever therapy you are using to correct the potentially life-

shortening abnormality.

We also recommend that you consult with your physician regarding any

other test that may be appropriate for your individual condition.The

following expanded list describes individual tests and ranges that

can be used to assess your health and longevity. If your physician

is unwilling to prescribe these tests, or if commercial laboratory

prices are beyond your budget, we provide information at the end of

this protocol about the availability of low-cost mail order blood

testing.

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