free T saliva test

[eatliftrest]

Went in to labtest to get a Free T saliva test and they say as of about a month ago, only the blood test is available, no more saliva test... anywhere in NZ. So I'm awaiting the results of that, but how similar/accurate/whatever will it be...or should I just get a $100 self test kit. cheers. Great site you have here

[justhell]

go to your doctor,and if you say the right things,it will only cost consultation fee.$27.50

:wink:

[musclenz]

Total Test is only about $30-40 to get done at most labs. Free Test is more expensive

[eatliftrest]

Awaiting results via the doc...thanks JH. Will be real interesting as I'm closing on 50 a little too quickly. From what I've read normal levels run 250-800. I'm presuming 800 is a horny teenager and 250 is getting on in years. What sort of levels are necessary to promote growth...other than more obviously. Will you still grow at 250 or is this a maintenance level only. Never been so eager for test results in my life!

[eatliftrest]

Tests are back but I'm unsure how to read them. Doc sez 'you're ok, your normal'. I dont want to be normal.

Total T is 13. Normal is 9.9-27 so its not flash, but I am 48.

SHBG is 15. Normal is 13-71! Ok, I am 48 but ffs.

What do I take from these numbers please guys. Someplaces I read a low SHBG is not a bad thing. True? TT only 2 rungs from the bottom seems on the light side but I'm getting results so should I just shut the f up and go lift?

Diet is good, sleep is good, training intense.

Would appreciate any thoughts. Thanks in advance

[Riccardo]

That is fine, sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) is a protein that binds to testosterone preventing it from entering into cells and binding the androgen receptor thus exerting its effects. Seeing as you have very low SHBG it could mean you have a large amount of "free" testosterone which is able to enter cells. Therefore an average T concentration isn't of great concern considering the low SHBG.

What time of the day was the test taken? should have been some time in the morning ?

[Riccardo]

I must point out that using the ratio of SHBG to total test is not a great predictor of Free testosterone so an actual free testosterone test is better.

You could try an over the counter test booster like tribulus and ZMA if you feel your test levels are low but if you are still making gains and are happy with them then I would just carry on doing what you're doing.

[eatliftrest]

Yeah I'd read that too, but could'nt find anywhere in NZ that offered the free T test. There is a test kit available that you send away (to Aussie I think) so that could be the go aye?

Test was at 8 am. Fasted from 9 the night before just to be sure.

[musclenz]

Tests are back but I'm unsure how to read them. Doc sez 'you're ok, your normal'. I dont want to be normal.

Total T is 13. Normal is 9.9-27 so its not flash, but I am 48.

SHBG is 15. Normal is 13-71! Ok, I am 48 but ffs.

What do I take from these numbers please guys. Someplaces I read a low SHBG is not a bad thing. True? TT only 2 rungs from the bottom seems on the light side but I'm getting results so should I just shut the f up and go lift?

Diet is good, sleep is good, training intense.

Would appreciate any thoughts. Thanks in advance

Normal for a 48 yr old man thats not juicing. SHBG is good at 15. As suggested look at ZMA or Zinc supp plus test boosters like Novadex xt

[eatliftrest]

Thanks very much guys. Just what I needed. Sorted out a free T test too. cheers