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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Blood Test Discussion
Labcorp test number for T>1200?
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<blockquote data-quote="Re-Ride" data-source="post: 74865" data-attributes="member: 8395"><p>Update:</p><p>1. DiscountLabs describes a test which will report serum T at levels normally returned as unreportable out of range using standard methodology (immuno fluorescence) </p><p></p><p>2. Although the test above isdrawn at Labcorp sites, Labcorp states as of this writing that they have no test capable of reporting above 1197</p><p></p><p>3. I do not use above a therapeutic dose ( my last 10,000 mg vial, Watson, was opened March 15 and has not been depleted ). </p><p></p><p>4. Three total and free tests were run this year. All returned unreportable high. This may be due to interference from other drugs I am using. </p><p></p><p>5. My approach would be to draw an extra tube to be run in the event that the standard test once again returns as unreportable ( heck it could be 1198 with no concerns!). As expected this solution was either too obvious or to simple for Labcorp. The doctor's office is trying to resolve this with Labcorp and will get back to me. </p><p></p><p>6. Suggestion for others: Do not accept any lab order unless it contains the specific test number used by that lab. Check their site and verify the test, methodology and range. Another option is to personally evaluate the benefit/time cost. In many instances there is no justification for lab orders we are given. This may be due to unreliable results or a lack of indication for the test such as hematocrit and PSA within normal range and the pt being symptom free. The third and perhaps most important issue is the wide range of interpretation possible with all diagnostic tests. More providers treat on numbers than on symptoms or lack thereof.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Re-Ride, post: 74865, member: 8395"] Update: 1. DiscountLabs describes a test which will report serum T at levels normally returned as unreportable out of range using standard methodology (immuno fluorescence) 2. Although the test above isdrawn at Labcorp sites, Labcorp states as of this writing that they have no test capable of reporting above 1197 3. I do not use above a therapeutic dose ( my last 10,000 mg vial, Watson, was opened March 15 and has not been depleted ). 4. Three total and free tests were run this year. All returned unreportable high. This may be due to interference from other drugs I am using. 5. My approach would be to draw an extra tube to be run in the event that the standard test once again returns as unreportable ( heck it could be 1198 with no concerns!). As expected this solution was either too obvious or to simple for Labcorp. The doctor's office is trying to resolve this with Labcorp and will get back to me. 6. Suggestion for others: Do not accept any lab order unless it contains the specific test number used by that lab. Check their site and verify the test, methodology and range. Another option is to personally evaluate the benefit/time cost. In many instances there is no justification for lab orders we are given. This may be due to unreliable results or a lack of indication for the test such as hematocrit and PSA within normal range and the pt being symptom free. The third and perhaps most important issue is the wide range of interpretation possible with all diagnostic tests. More providers treat on numbers than on symptoms or lack thereof. [/QUOTE]
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