So I am checking my lab stuff and my prescription for tests is for the following:
1- TSH
2 - HCG, Total, QN
3 - CBC (Includes Diff/Plt)
4 - Prolactin
5 - FSH
I got my period today, so I figured time to make the appointment for the labs. I made them for Friday. I asked if it mattered when I made the appt and they said no. That seems ODD to me, since I was under the impression that you need some of these done on CD3. I have an idea of what these are looking for, but not totally certain so any thoughts or comments would be helpful!
Re: Here are the first tests ordered. Thoughts/comments?
p.s. I have been on this board a week and I already feel like I know more than the dumb ass receptionist girls that work at my Dr's office. Maybe they should take a moment to learn about this stuff.
Are you seeing an OB/GYN?
I am pretty sure TSH and prolactin can be drawn any time in your cycle, although most have it done with CD 3 blood work. I'm not sure why they are testing HCG since you got your period. I never had a CBC (That I know of) as part of my IF work up. FSH should be tested on CD 3. Most CD 3 blood work also includes E2 and LH. My RE only tests LH if he suspects PCOS, but he also tests AMH.
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That's what I thought, too. Good thing I went ahead and made it on CD3.
OB for 3 months per my HMO, only after that can I get a referral to a specialist. As I keep saying, FUN TIMES. MH is oot this month for business, anyway, so I guess it will only be 2 wasted cycles.
If you do end up seeing a RE (FX that you don't) you might have to do more blood work. I did my testing and one IUI with my OB/GYN and he didn't order E2 or AMH on my CD 3 blood work. Luckily I didn't have to redo everything and my RE just ordered the missing hormone levels (I am OOP and the blood work isn't cheap).
Also please demand proper monitoring from your OB/GYN.
TTC #1 since August 2011
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September 2012: Start IF testing
DH (32): SA is ok, slightly low morph, normal SCSA Me (32): Slightly low progesterone, hostile CM, carrier for CF, Moderately high NKC, High TNFa, heterozyogous mutated Factor XIII, and +APA
October 2012-May 2014: 4 failed IUIs, 3 failed IVFs, and 1 failed FETw/donor embryos
November 2014: IVF w/ICSI #4 Agonist/Antagonist with EPP and Prednisone, Baby Aspirin, Lovenox, and IVIG for immune issues. Converted to freeze all due to lining issues. 2 blasts frozen on day 6!
January 2015: FET #2 Cancelled due to lining issues
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Thanks for the info - that is all good to know. Yeah they are good about monitoring, so I am relieved there. The whole insurance thing is a racket.
Thank you for your response, seeing that you did IUI with your OB kind of gives me some reassurance that this whole process isn't completely unusual.
I wasn't completely comfortable working with an OB and figured if I was going to pay OOP for IF treatment, I wanted it to be with a RE. However, I would definitely be doing what you are doing if it meant insurance coverage. GL.
TTC #1 since August 2011
My Blog
September 2012: Start IF testing
DH (32): SA is ok, slightly low morph, normal SCSA Me (32): Slightly low progesterone, hostile CM, carrier for CF, Moderately high NKC, High TNFa, heterozyogous mutated Factor XIII, and +APA
October 2012-May 2014: 4 failed IUIs, 3 failed IVFs, and 1 failed FETw/donor embryos
November 2014: IVF w/ICSI #4 Agonist/Antagonist with EPP and Prednisone, Baby Aspirin, Lovenox, and IVIG for immune issues. Converted to freeze all due to lining issues. 2 blasts frozen on day 6!
January 2015: FET #2 Cancelled due to lining issues
April 2015: FET #2.1
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