Unfortunately I don't have SHBG
but earlier I did free testosterone and it was 39 again.
Another urologist asked to do bioavailable and that time was 8.7 I believe which is fine based on his words.
All tests were from 8 to 9 a.m.
When you say something is not right what do you mean exactly? It can't be that high having free low normal?
Urologists and endos will tell you that you are ok if you are laying on dying bed.
Make a copy of the whole page where you have that test, attach to your post.
Sometimes the test spans 2 pages.
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For now, believe me, you are low.
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In the future, if you are going to LabCorp, make sure that you have TotalTest and SHBG done at the same time.
Then you are able to double check using chart on my post #41
http://anabolicminds.com/forum/male-anti-aging/66268-jans-bloodtest-april13-2.html
Better, do tests at Quest Diagnostics, ask for this tests:
47 ----------- Testosterone, Free, Bio/Total (LC/MS/MS)
This test is a part of longer list that I do for my self, post #44
Consider doing the whole list at some point in time.
If you have a time, peruse the whole thread, 5 pages.
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On some tests, you do not want to be just within range, you want to be high up, close to the top range.
On some tests the range given is wrong. Range is given for ones age. We always want to work from range apropriate for (20-30) yo men.
BioavailableTestosterone is one of those tests.
Some tests are giving wrong answers (often enough) and should not be used at all.
Laboratories know about, but keep doing those tests.
Sometimes they get new tests but keep the old available ($$ for the lab).
Sometimes, good test is good only for women but not for men.
Stay around, read boards, learn.
The tests I am talking about are:
DHEAs
FreeT3
FreeT4
BioAvailableTestosterone (BAT)
FreeTestosterone
Estrodial
IGF-1
IGFBP3
May be more.
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When blood is drawn at doctor's office, good chance of getting screwed.
Always ask for script and do the blood draw at the lab.
Depending on test and your protocol you may want to get ready for it.
If one is on testosterone shots, and going to check BAT, glucose, cortisol
Make appointment to lab for 7AM (48 hrs after T-shot)(be there at least 1/2 hr earlier to calm down (cortisol)
fast previus 9-12 hours (glucose)
do not eat high carbs prior 3 days (glucose)
drink 12oz of plain water around 5:30AM (Albumin)
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