Free T Lab Error???

[SPE]

I'm assuming there is some sort of lab error here. I had the following labs done:

Total T: 646 (241-827)
Free T: 7.14 (6.5-28.1)
SHBG: 27 (13-71)

I didn't have albumin tested, but did a few years ago. Results were mid-range, (4.2 on a scale of 3.1-5.2).

So, what I would like to know is, assuming a NORMAL albumin level (let's just say 4.2), what should my Free T calculate to? I'm concerned with the 7.14 because I'm on 4 grains of armour thyroid with no hyper symptoms, but my free t took a nose dive. Research says that in a hyperthyroid state, SHBG increases dramatically. Is my SHBG too high?? Honestly I am thinking this is simply a lab error.

[JanSz]

Originally Posted by SPE

I'm assuming there is some sort of lab error here. I had the following labs done:

Total T: 646 (241-827)
Free T: 7.14 (6.5-28.1)
SHBG: 27 (13-71)

I didn't have albumin tested, but did a few years ago. Results were mid-range, (4.2 on a scale of 3.1-5.2).

So, what I would like to know is, assuming a NORMAL albumin level (let's just say 4.2), what should my Free T calculate to? I'm concerned with the 7.14 because I'm on 4 grains of armour thyroid with no hyper symptoms, but my free t took a nose dive. Research says that in a hyperthyroid state, SHBG increases dramatically. Is my SHBG too high?? Honestly I am thinking this is simply a lab error.

Chart on Post #41
Jan's BloodTest April13/2007 - Page 2

Total T= 646
SHBG= 27

FreeT~160

If this is your natural production, you should be about ok
If this is on supplemented Testosterone, you should aim for top of range,
that is about (250-300)
That range is additional estimate, because in best case you want to be tested at Quest Diagnostics using this test:

Testosterone, Free, Bio/Total (LC/MS/MS)

and be on the top range of that BAT~575
they give a values for FreeT and BAT, those values are calculated, that is they are not assayed,
That is the only way that FreeT should be had.
So do not even look at the FreeT that you have got from your test.
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I was on 4 grains without much or any symptoms.
When I tested my FreeT3 was wy over the range, my FreeT4 was in mid range.
I backed out to 3grains plus little T4
will check my results on nex test.
I am aiming at FreeT3 in top range but not over.

Not really sure if that is the best way, tell me what you know?

My temperatures are little more stable on my lattest routine,
and usually about (36.2 - 36.7)C, (97.2 - 98.1)F