Lab Results

Chris288 · Sep 5, 2015

Hey guys I just had my labs done last week as I have felt off the past few months.

No AAS in years, but surprising my Serum Test came back low.

Can anyone help me look at my labs and make heads or tails? I am not familiar with how to read it. Although I can see ranges, is there anything that sticks out with you guys?

Test being low means TRT, but what about Thyroid? Does it look ok?

I attached an image, but also below are the numbers...

38 years old and not currently dieting.

Serum Test - 247
Free Test - 10.3

T4 Free - 1.31
TSH - 1.380
T3 Free - 3.4
Thyroglobulin Antibody - <1.0
Thyroid Peroxidase - 6

Thanks for any help. Just seeing if I need to look into anything else.

sluggy · Sep 5, 2015

Yes you have low T, but your free test is still in range so that's *some* good news.

Your thyroid on the other hand looks like it's doing great for your age.

TSH produces your T4, so you can see that si working well.
Thyroid peroxidase Ab you want to be low, and it is.
No concerns other than testosterone.

Kaladryn · Sep 5, 2015

Retest for sure, make sure you aren't under stress, dieting (you said not), or over-trained. Maybe wait a month. Check diet for T lowering foods.

Have you had any kind of abdominal surgery ever?

Chris288 · Sep 5, 2015

Thanks for the info brother. So other than the test levels and looking at TRT everything else looks good?
Also if I start TRT do I have to stay on forever or can I bring my levels back up to normal?

This explains my low drive and loss of some muscle and strength.