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Old 05-27-2007, 03:28 PM
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Default Re: HCG only-Surprising test results and questions-Good post this time!

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Originally Posted by Yowzer
JanSz and coz, Thanks for the advice. I have spent a considerable amount of time reding on this board. It has been very helpful.
I don't feel the blood work was wasted because I was off the cypionate long enough for it to be out of my system. Like others, I have wondered whether HCG alone would elevate the T enough.

If so, no point in taking both T and virtually the same amont of HCG to maintain testicle size. Since I wasn't terribly low on total T, does that imply less additonal T if I maintan HCG regularly?

The test also showed me that LH and FSH were not shut down which was a pleasant surprise. I wasn't aware that Adex could boost those.

I am most puzzled by why the Free T came out low. (I have never had a SHBG reding). My only other Free T reading was two years ago before any HRT and was near upper end of range (Quest diagnostics). This low reading was done by Labcorp and was listed as Direct. I think I remember reading that Labcorp had the best method for free T. Is this correct and are other methods potentially way off base?
Why you should do your testosterone tests at Quest Diagnostics, and even there make sure that you get:
(Free BioAvailable and Total Testosterone)
http://forum.mesomorphosis.com/533890-post45.html

Short cut----- FreeT test done directly give wrong results.
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