Hi Guys:

I've been injecting .5ml per week of cypionate for about 11 months. My primary Dr originally tested my T by using "TESTOSTERONE, ULTRASENSITIVE, LC MS/MS" and "Testosterone Free" tests from Quest Labs. The results were extremely low: 58 and 9.6.

I was referred to a endocrinologist. He's been ordering "ordinary" T tests every 3 months for the last 9 months. He hasn't ordered any FT tests. Last week, at my request, my primary Dr. ordered the UST and FT tests. Unknown to my primary Dr, the Endo's standing order was also in the system.

The results from the same blood draw were:

"Ordinary" T test: 517 (Std Range >180).

UST: 752 (Std Range 250-1100).

FT: 152.7 (Std Range 35-155).

Is it important to have a UST test rather than the less sensitive test? What do most Drs order as follow up tests once trt has started and how often should your T be tested after you start trt?

Also, is it important to regularly test FT? Mine is at high normal. Is it good that it's as high as it is?

I have another question but I'll use a different post.

Thanks