#1

If i order online from India, what are the blood tests and biochemical tests i will need to do? Is a doctor prescription neccessary for blood testing in usa?

#2

You should get your lipid panel and HBA1C values before you start taking Rapamycin as these are the ones that usually change. You could also take a blood panel to check your immune system (lymphocytes, neutrophils, etc…) and CRP for inflammation. After taking Rapamycin, you should get your blood tested for Sirolimus levels.

Personally, I don’t get my Sirolimus blood levels checked because the test is not available where I live (not in the USA).

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#3

About 50% of the people here (judging from our poll on the topic) just buy the rapamycin (from India or elsewhere) and use it: Poll: How do you get your Rapamycin: Doctor Prescription, or Just Buy It?

But if you aren’t super into reading up on all the intricacies of rapamycin I would recommend a doctor. We have a list of doctors you can contact to get rapamycin prescriptions here: How to Get Rapamycin, Where to get a Prescription

No - you don’t need a doctor to get the blood tests - many of us just order them online - from LifeExtension.com or many others… @Joseph did a good summary of options and pricing in this thread: 血液检测成本比较

As far as what blood tests to do and how often to do them… thats something that we’ve discussed a fair amount here. The suggestions above by @DeStrider are good. For a longer discussion see this thread: What blood tests are people taking?, Any rapamycin specific ones?

Another consideration is the blood sirolimus test, see this thread: How to get a Rapamycin (sirolimus) Blood Level Test

I would also recommend you read this thread if you’re new here: Rapamycin Interactions with Other Food, Drinks, Supplements and Drugs

and review our FAQ: Rapamycin Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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#4

Where do you live where it is not available? I am working on something.

#5

Hong Kong China (extra characters)