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Rowdybrad had written on one of his posts:
A normal TRT program will try to optimize you estradiol as well as your testosterone and SHBG. The basic tests are:
Total and Free Testosterone
E2
TSH
CBC
CMP
PSA
SHBG
So..... I was tested by an endocrinologist and receivee all but an SHBG test. I also was thinking about getting another Testosterone serum test done since my first one was done later in the day (3 pm) and came back REALLY low (32 - reference is 348-1197). So my concern is that I should take the test again in the morning but how important is the SHBG test? The "female hormone panel" on "privatemdlabs" doesn't seem to include SHBG but the "hormone panel with F&T testosterone & SHBG" obviously does. A difference of $76 --> 51 dollars versus 127 dollars with the discount code. Is there another option or lab test I missed? Opinions appreciated. thanks - EATSPINACH
A normal TRT program will try to optimize you estradiol as well as your testosterone and SHBG. The basic tests are:
Total and Free Testosterone
E2
TSH
CBC
CMP
PSA
SHBG
So..... I was tested by an endocrinologist and receivee all but an SHBG test. I also was thinking about getting another Testosterone serum test done since my first one was done later in the day (3 pm) and came back REALLY low (32 - reference is 348-1197). So my concern is that I should take the test again in the morning but how important is the SHBG test? The "female hormone panel" on "privatemdlabs" doesn't seem to include SHBG but the "hormone panel with F&T testosterone & SHBG" obviously does. A difference of $76 --> 51 dollars versus 127 dollars with the discount code. Is there another option or lab test I missed? Opinions appreciated. thanks - EATSPINACH