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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Blood Test Discussion
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<blockquote data-quote="Vettester Chris" data-source="post: 5361" data-attributes="member: 696"><p>Glad you posted this. The Anti-Peroxidase is also known as the TPO test to check for Hashimotos. There are variances of opinions within the medical community, and in literature and forums that discuss thyroid matters about interpreting the labs. I'm of the opinion if you're >80% of the lab range (in this case above 48), it is evident that antibodies are going against the peroxidase enzyme. Like any disease or complication, the diagnosis can range from mild to severe. Possibly your physician might lean to believe that Hashimotos should be looked at just a little when factoring the diagnosis and treatment program.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Here's an analogy I use. Imagine a water well that you use for your daily water needs. You are allowed by measurement, let's say 2% of the well. So even though you have 100 gallons in the well, you are regulated 2 gallons for usage. If your well dropped to 50 gallons you would only get 1 gallon to drink and cook with. The body works the same way ... Total serum is the entire well. Bio/Free test is the amount available to you (unbound) for actual use, and it's regulated (bound) by SHBG and Albumin. 2% to 3% is pretty much in the optimal zone (IMO). So, regardless of serum level, your body is only going to pull a small amount. If your serum is low, then the % is relative. </p><p></p><p>So, free & bio is really the truth with what your body is getting. One guy at 500ng/dl test serum can actually be getting more actual test than the guy at 700ng/dl, simply if he is sitting with a 3% free test amount, and the other at 700ng is at 2%.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Vettester Chris, post: 5361, member: 696"] Glad you posted this. The Anti-Peroxidase is also known as the TPO test to check for Hashimotos. There are variances of opinions within the medical community, and in literature and forums that discuss thyroid matters about interpreting the labs. I'm of the opinion if you're >80% of the lab range (in this case above 48), it is evident that antibodies are going against the peroxidase enzyme. Like any disease or complication, the diagnosis can range from mild to severe. Possibly your physician might lean to believe that Hashimotos should be looked at just a little when factoring the diagnosis and treatment program. Here's an analogy I use. Imagine a water well that you use for your daily water needs. You are allowed by measurement, let's say 2% of the well. So even though you have 100 gallons in the well, you are regulated 2 gallons for usage. If your well dropped to 50 gallons you would only get 1 gallon to drink and cook with. The body works the same way ... Total serum is the entire well. Bio/Free test is the amount available to you (unbound) for actual use, and it's regulated (bound) by SHBG and Albumin. 2% to 3% is pretty much in the optimal zone (IMO). So, regardless of serum level, your body is only going to pull a small amount. If your serum is low, then the % is relative. So, free & bio is really the truth with what your body is getting. One guy at 500ng/dl test serum can actually be getting more actual test than the guy at 700ng/dl, simply if he is sitting with a 3% free test amount, and the other at 700ng is at 2%. [/QUOTE]
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