Lab Results Interpretation TRT

[jwh7699]

Seems like the 2 x times a month of Testosterone is finally working, starting to feel normal! Below is my most recent T level and a bunch of Labs they ran in De***ber. They are going to run more labs in May. Thoughts on the lab results? Items that I should request to be tested? Thanks!!!!!


Date/Time Collected: 04 Jan 2012 @ 1401

Test Name: TESTOSTERONE
Result: 734


Specimen: Plasma
Date/Time Collected: 19 Dec 2011 @ 1329

Test Name: ALANINE AMINOTRANSFERASE
Result: 35
Units: U/L
Reference Range: (11.0-44.0)

Test Name: ALBUMIN
Result: 4.9
Units: g/dL
Reference Range: (4.1-5.3)

Test Name: ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE
Result: 50
Units: U/L
Reference Range: (25-125)

Test Name: ANION GAP
Result: 5
Units:
Reference Range: (5-18)

Test Name: ASPARTATE AMINOTRANSFERASE
Result: 29
Units: U/L
Reference Range: (16.0-43.0)

Test Name: BILIRUBIN
Result: 0.4
Units: mg/dL
Reference Range: (0.16-1.25)

Test Name: CALCIUM
Result: 10.3
Units: mg/dL
Reference Range: (8.9-11.0)

Test Name: CARBON DIOXIDE
Result: 28
Units: mmol/L
Reference Range: (22-32)

Test Name: CHLORIDE
Result: 108
Units: mEq/L
Reference Range: (98-109)

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Test Name: CREATININE
Result: 0.8
Units: mg/dL
Reference Range: (.8-1.3)

Test Name: GLOMERULAR FILTRATION RATE.PREDICTED
Result: 110

Test Name: GLUCOSE
Result: 82
Units: mg/dL
Reference Range: (65-110)

Test Name: POTASSIUM
Result: 4.2
Units: mEq/L
Reference Range: (3.5-5.2)

Test Name: PROTEIN
Result: 8.3
Units: g/dL
Reference Range: (6.8-8.7)

Test Name: SODIUM
Result: 141
Units: mEq/L
Reference Range: (136-145)

Test Name: UREA NITROGEN
Result: 20
Units: mg/dL
Reference Range: (8-23)

Test Name: THYROTROPIN
Result: 1.392
Units: mIU/L
Reference Range: (0.46-4.7)

Test Name: TESTOSTERONE.FREE
Result: 8.08
Units: pg/mL
Reference Range: (4.25-30.37)

Test Name: FOLLITROPIN
Result: 3.07
Units: mIU/mL

Test Name: LUTROPIN
Result: 1.41
Units: mIU/mL

Test Name: PROLACTIN
Result: 10.9
Units: ng/mL
Reference Range: (2.5-17)

[HRTstudent]

I don't know what all those tests mean, but the most important result is that you are starting to feel better. Make no mistake the best numbers in the world mean jack shit if you feel like shit.

It would be nice to see a estradiol sensitive test in the future though.

But if you feel good, keep doing what you're doing. That's the goal - feel good.

[GFA]

How long after your injection did you get your blood work? Test has a half life of days (cyp and enanthate ). If the test was done 2 days after your injection it will be high and decrease day by day after that.

[ecdysone]

I don't know what all those tests mean, but the most important result is that you are starting to feel better. Make no mistake the best numbers in the world mean jack shit if you feel like shit.

It would be nice to see a estradiol sensitive test in the future though.

"tropin" = SH... so, Follitropin--> FSH

jwh: what was your total test in the first labs?

like HRT said, it would be nice to have estradiol and I would add, SHBG amongst others...but if you feel good, that's usually more important than some lab numbers.

[fit2bOld]

JWH what is your current protocol?
Definitely need the estrogen level checked, are you on HCG ? Free test is on the low side compared to total test.

[Brohim]

you say you are only injecting 2x per month? Your total test is ok but free test is low and you also should check estrogen.

[jwh7699]

I get Cyp injections twice a month 200mg each. They just switched me to 2 x times a month at the beginning of De***ber so the May labs should show a better picture of were I'm headed. Thanks all!!

Progression:

Date/Time Collected: 04 Jan 2012 @ 1401

Test Name: TESTOSTERONE
Result: 734

Date/Time Collected: 07 Nov 2011 @ 0813

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Test Name: TESTOSTERONE
Result: 195


Date/Time Collected: 07 Oct 2011 @ 1422

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Test Name: TESTOSTERONE
Result: 155

[Vettester]

I'm just curious how long you waited after your injection to get your BW?

Glad you're feeling good.

[bass]

agree with the above, free T is low, but if you feel good at this protocol then thats fine. we want to know when you drew blood after your testosterone shot! i bet if you do it again to test for total and free T one day before you next injection you will be at the bottom. i am guessing you drew 2-3 days after you shot.

[zaggahamma]

agree with all above

please answer the questions

also if you could be a little more elaborate on your statement "feeling better"

also i didnt see a dose only a frequency

glad your feeling better and best of continued good health

[jwh7699]

200mg every 2 weeks. The latest Testosterone level was taken a week after injection. I know 1 week later is not very accurate. I've requested the next BW to be done 2 weeks after injection.

Just feeling less tired.

[jwh7699]

200mg every 2 weeks. The latest Testosterone level was taken a week after injection. I know 1 week later is not very accurate. I've requested the next BW to be done 2 weeks after injection.

Just feeling less tired.

[zaggahamma]

sorry ....saw the dose in a later post...

well hopefully you can roll with the less tired and turn it into something great/reach some goals...who knows maybe climb a mountain

glad for you...

future bloodwork: like ecdysone stated...get estradiol tested...your 2 decently high dosed shots could be causing some e2 conversion and you could even feel better if that was controlled..

read some of our old threads and stickies

how old are you btw

[jwh7699]

I live in Florida so not too many mountains, but maybe I'll try something new! Thanks for the tips, I'll ask about that. I'm 35.

[zaggahamma]

I live in Florida so not too many mountains, but maybe I'll try something new! Thanks for the tips, I'll ask about that. I'm 35.

anytime bro

i hear you on the florida's mountains

lots of shorts and skirts though


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