Test. levels too low?

[rod_davis]

Hello All,

I'm 41, 6'1", 215, generally excellent health but have genetic Choelsterol issues and have been on Lipator for a several years, also had a vasectomy three years ago.

I started HRT that consisted of only HGH about five months ago. At the time my IGF-1 levels were 189 and my total test was 257ng/dl (Quest Labs). I wanted to reap the benefits of HRT. I do 2.5IU's of blue tops a day. Started Anavar 10mg/day thirty days ago, with excellent strength and size results. All in all I'm happy.

I was ready to take the next step to TRT but wanted a fresh baseline before starting. I was a bit shocked to get back the good and the bad...
(Now using LabCorp), 343 for my IGF-1. Yea! But my test. levels...
Total 79
Free 2

I was of course already was going to start TRT but before I do I wanted to run this up the flag pole here as I'm a bit shocked at how low these levels are. Is this normal for us old guys, is this really what happens when we don't take aggressive action to combat age :-) or are these levels too low and I should take other actions?

Your comments are appreciated.

R

[ni4ni]

welcome rod-
Labcorp sux. Did you get a repeat test?

[rod_davis]

welcome rod-
Labcorp sux. Did you get a repeat test?

I have not as this was done a week ago and I had no reason to think there was a lab issue. In fact everything on the test showed to track fairly well against my previous test with the exception of...well...my test. :-)

Are you thinking the Lab's test. test is the issue?

R

[spywizard]

yes levels drop... I'd get my t3 levels tested as well, that long of a use of GH could be effecting you as well..

The issue is the definition of "normal" the older you get the lower the level is acceptable..

[rod_davis]

yes levels drop... I'd get my t3 levels tested as well, that long of a use of GH could be effecting you as well..

The issue is the definition of "normal" the older you get the lower the level is acceptable..

Spy,

Here are the applicable blood levels.


Triiodothyronine (T3) Serrum 3.8
TSH 0.528
T4 Free Direct 1.48

Thanks for helping.

Rod

[rod_davis]

welcome rod-
Labcorp sux. Did you get a repeat test?

Ni4ni,

I just noticed a note on the test which states that the Free Test was verified.

Rod

[j4ever41]

did you have your test level drawn while using or just finishing the var?

[rod_davis]

did you have your test level drawn while using or just finishing the var?

Yes Sir, I was on my 10th day of Var.

R

[ni4ni]

well then i stand corrected, sadly for u