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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Blood Test Discussion
Possible false HIGH total testosterone blood test level?
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<blockquote data-quote="ChristmasElf" data-source="post: 17134" data-attributes="member: 3407"><p>First total serum testosterone blood level after three weeks on Fortesta 2% (generic) with four pumps (40 mg total) 5 hours after application of T gel was 1398 NG/DL flagged HIGH with ref <a href="http://tel:348-1197" target="_blank">348-1197</a> from Labcorp. Free T and estradiol results to follow. I was applying the T gel to my shoulders and upper arms I was very careful not to come anywhere near the in normal draw site and briefed the tech not to go much above the draw site with his sterile wipe, and he did not. But since the testerone number was so high above anything normally seen with four pumps of the testosterone gel i'm thinking there's a pretty good chance that i somehow contaminated the site. I was using the tips to increase absorption by applying the gel within three minutes after showering, and applying a moisture 12 hours after applying the testosterone but can't believe those could increase the testosterone level so much. I had this blood work done myself to prepare myself for my follow up with my primary care doctor on Friday where he will ask how I am feeling take his first blood draw to determine adjustments to dosage. My T level prior to commencing TRT was 193. I do you think I'm beginning to feel some positive effects from the testosterone but nothing over-the-top. And starting two days after I see the RT I began to gain weight steadily and have gained 6 pounds in three weeks. I now weigh 134 pounds. Do people agree that 1398 is likely a false high rating?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ChristmasElf, post: 17134, member: 3407"] First total serum testosterone blood level after three weeks on Fortesta 2% (generic) with four pumps (40 mg total) 5 hours after application of T gel was 1398 NG/DL flagged HIGH with ref [URL="tel:348-1197"]348-1197[/URL] from Labcorp. Free T and estradiol results to follow. I was applying the T gel to my shoulders and upper arms I was very careful not to come anywhere near the in normal draw site and briefed the tech not to go much above the draw site with his sterile wipe, and he did not. But since the testerone number was so high above anything normally seen with four pumps of the testosterone gel i'm thinking there's a pretty good chance that i somehow contaminated the site. I was using the tips to increase absorption by applying the gel within three minutes after showering, and applying a moisture 12 hours after applying the testosterone but can't believe those could increase the testosterone level so much. I had this blood work done myself to prepare myself for my follow up with my primary care doctor on Friday where he will ask how I am feeling take his first blood draw to determine adjustments to dosage. My T level prior to commencing TRT was 193. I do you think I'm beginning to feel some positive effects from the testosterone but nothing over-the-top. And starting two days after I see the RT I began to gain weight steadily and have gained 6 pounds in three weeks. I now weigh 134 pounds. Do people agree that 1398 is likely a false high rating? [/QUOTE]
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