BLOOD WORK GUIDE

Educational Purposes Only · Not Medical Advice

Why It's Non-Negotiable

You Cannot Manage What You Do Not Measure

Research peptides interact with metabolic, hormonal, and inflammatory pathways. Without baseline and follow-up bloodwork, you have no way to assess what is actually changing in your body. Bloodwork is not optional — it is the foundation of responsible self-research.

Why test before you start:

Establishes your personal baseline — everyone's hormones and markers differ

Detects pre-existing conditions that could affect safety

Gives you real data to measure progress and protocol effectiveness

Allows early detection of any adverse changes mid-cycle

Recommended Panels

Metabolic Panel

Fasting Glucose — baseline insulin sensitivity

HbA1c — 3-month blood sugar average

Fasting Insulin — direct insulin resistance measure

Organ Function (CMP)

AST & ALT — liver enzyme markers

eGFR & Creatinine — kidney filtration rate

Bilirubin — liver & gallbladder function

Inflammation & Immune

hs-CRP — systemic inflammation gold standard

CBC — white/red cell count, platelets

Hormonal Baseline

TSH + Free T3/T4 — thyroid function

Testosterone (Total & Free) — HPG axis

IGF-1 — growth factor, GH pathway marker

Testing Schedule

Baseline

Before Starting

Metabolic Panel

CMP

CBC

hs-CRP

Hormonal Panel

Mid-Cycle

Week 6

Metabolic Panel

CMP

CBC

hs-CRP

Hormonal Panel

End of Cycle

Week 12

Metabolic Panel

CMP

CBC

hs-CRP

Hormonal Panel

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Understand Your Results

1-on-1 Consulting with Coach Jason

Blood work numbers only tell part of the story. Coach Jason can help you interpret your panels in the context of your goals, lifestyle, and protocol — and build a personalized plan around what your body is actually telling you.

Disclaimer

This guide is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional before beginning any research protocol or interpreting lab results. Individual health conditions vary — this information is not a substitute for professional medical evaluation.

[1] GoodLabs. (2024). Direct-access laboratory testing. goodlabs.io

[2] Cellular Code Bloodwork Guide. Educational reference, 2024.