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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Blood Test Discussion
LabCorp vs Quest Total T: Why the Discrepancy?
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<blockquote data-quote="madman" data-source="post: 181381" data-attributes="member: 13851"><p>LC/MS-MS would be the more accurate assay mind you that is still a drastic difference.</p><p></p><p>When looking to compare would have been more sensible to have tested TT using both assays done on the same day April 24 using the same lab and even than again a few months later.</p><p></p><p>Was your protocol consistent (dose/injection frequency) as you are injecting both T/hCG twice weekly.</p><p></p><p>I would be more concerned as to why you are running such an absurdly high trough TT 1891 ng/dL (LC/MS-MS) 250-1100 and FT 548.2 pg/mL (Dialysis) 35-155.</p><p></p><p>These are trough levels as you are injecting twice weekly (every 3.5 days) so your peak TT/FT/e2 levels will be much higher.</p><p></p><p>Your FT level is 3.5X top end of the reference range and that is using the most accurate testing method (gold standard Equilibrium Dialysis).</p><p></p><p>You must be getting a significant bump in T from the hCG as you are hitting a trough TT of 1891 ng/dL and your T dose is only 70mg every 3.5 days (140mg/week).</p><p></p><p>No one needs to be running a TT trough of 1600-2000 ng/dL to achieve a healthy FT level even if one had higher SHBG.</p><p></p><p>You could easily manipulate your dose to bring your levels down and most likely drop the AI.</p><p></p><p>Do you have full labs to post and where does your RBCs/hemoglobin/hematocrit sit on such protocol?</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47)">Points to keep in mind:</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47)"></span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47)">*</span>following a consistent protocol (dose/injection frequency/time of injections)</p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47)">*</span>using the most accurate assays such as TT (LC/MS-MS) and FT (Equilibrium Dialysis or Ultrafiltration)</p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47)">* </span>testing at the true trough which will vary depending on injection frequency</p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47)">* </span>using the same lab/time of testing</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Everyone should be testing FT using the most accurate methods such as the gold standard Equilibrium Dialysis or Ultrafiltration (next best) if you truly want to know where your FT level truly sits on such protocol (dose of T/injection frequency).</p><p></p><p>Best bang for your buck:<span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47)">Total Testosterone (LC/MS- No Upper Limit) and Free Testosterone (Dialysis) </span></p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.discountedlabs.com/hematocrit-total-and-free-testosterone-1500-ng-dl[/URL]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="madman, post: 181381, member: 13851"] LC/MS-MS would be the more accurate assay mind you that is still a drastic difference. When looking to compare would have been more sensible to have tested TT using both assays done on the same day April 24 using the same lab and even than again a few months later. Was your protocol consistent (dose/injection frequency) as you are injecting both T/hCG twice weekly. I would be more concerned as to why you are running such an absurdly high trough TT 1891 ng/dL (LC/MS-MS) 250-1100 and FT 548.2 pg/mL (Dialysis) 35-155. These are trough levels as you are injecting twice weekly (every 3.5 days) so your peak TT/FT/e2 levels will be much higher. Your FT level is 3.5X top end of the reference range and that is using the most accurate testing method (gold standard Equilibrium Dialysis). You must be getting a significant bump in T from the hCG as you are hitting a trough TT of 1891 ng/dL and your T dose is only 70mg every 3.5 days (140mg/week). No one needs to be running a TT trough of 1600-2000 ng/dL to achieve a healthy FT level even if one had higher SHBG. You could easily manipulate your dose to bring your levels down and most likely drop the AI. Do you have full labs to post and where does your RBCs/hemoglobin/hematocrit sit on such protocol? [COLOR=rgb(184, 49, 47)]Points to keep in mind: *[/COLOR]following a consistent protocol (dose/injection frequency/time of injections) [COLOR=rgb(184, 49, 47)]*[/COLOR]using the most accurate assays such as TT (LC/MS-MS) and FT (Equilibrium Dialysis or Ultrafiltration) [COLOR=rgb(184, 49, 47)]* [/COLOR]testing at the true trough which will vary depending on injection frequency [COLOR=rgb(184, 49, 47)]* [/COLOR]using the same lab/time of testing Everyone should be testing FT using the most accurate methods such as the gold standard Equilibrium Dialysis or Ultrafiltration (next best) if you truly want to know where your FT level truly sits on such protocol (dose of T/injection frequency). Best bang for your buck:[COLOR=rgb(184, 49, 47)]Total Testosterone (LC/MS- No Upper Limit) and Free Testosterone (Dialysis) [/COLOR] [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.discountedlabs.com/hematocrit-total-and-free-testosterone-1500-ng-dl[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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