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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
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<blockquote data-quote="madman" data-source="post: 189786" data-attributes="member: 13851"><p>Post reference ranges and if you did not have your FT levels tested using the most accurate assays such as Equilibrium Dialysis or Ultrafiltration then you have no idea where your FT level truly sits.</p><p></p><p>What is your SHBG as it is critical to know and will have a big impact on your FT level?</p><p></p><p>When having blood work done for testosterone it should always be done in a fasted state and first thing in the morning 7-9 am as natural T levels follow a diurnal 24 hr circadian rhythm and will start to rise gradually around 3 am reaching peak levels around 8 am.</p><p></p><p>It is also wise to have your T levels tested twice a few weeks apart on a different day and it is critical to always have your blood work done using the same lab, the same assay (accurate), same time 7-9 am when comparing blood work.</p><p></p><p>You should have TT/FT/e2/DHT/prolactin, LH, FSH, DHEA-s, CBC, CMP, Lipids, TSH (full thyroid panel), cortisol (4 tube-salivary), Vit D, PSA.</p><p></p><p>Testing Thyroid and Adrenal health is critical as dysfunction can mimick low-t symptoms.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="madman, post: 189786, member: 13851"] Post reference ranges and if you did not have your FT levels tested using the most accurate assays such as Equilibrium Dialysis or Ultrafiltration then you have no idea where your FT level truly sits. What is your SHBG as it is critical to know and will have a big impact on your FT level? When having blood work done for testosterone it should always be done in a fasted state and first thing in the morning 7-9 am as natural T levels follow a diurnal 24 hr circadian rhythm and will start to rise gradually around 3 am reaching peak levels around 8 am. It is also wise to have your T levels tested twice a few weeks apart on a different day and it is critical to always have your blood work done using the same lab, the same assay (accurate), same time 7-9 am when comparing blood work. You should have TT/FT/e2/DHT/prolactin, LH, FSH, DHEA-s, CBC, CMP, Lipids, TSH (full thyroid panel), cortisol (4 tube-salivary), Vit D, PSA. Testing Thyroid and Adrenal health is critical as dysfunction can mimick low-t symptoms. [/QUOTE]
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