[Lotus]

Lotus, Denita, anyone else with knowledge!

When I finally managed to persuade our NP to order a test of my testosterone levels, she ordered three tests. One was total T, one was SHBG, and I don't know what the third one was. I only got told the result of the total T which was less than 0.7 (presumably nmol/litre, which would translate to less than 20 ng/dl in the units normally used in the US), and I suspect represents the lowest level measurable in that particular lab. I asked what the other tests showed and she said it was less than 1. Now if that was the SHBG test, then the figure seems extraordinarily low, whatever the applicable units. I normally have joint sessions at the NP with my wife but she wasn't with me on that occasion. She said I was far too unassertive (true) and should have insisted on extracting more information. I don't think the NP is strong in this area, and I would guess that she requisitioned some standard test panel. Has anyone any idea what the third test might have been, or was it just a requisition for a value for free T calculated from the total T and SHBG figures, which wouldn't be possible if total T was that low?

Any thoughts?

Oh Annie sweetheart you unassertive?, now come on! you're a natural born leader my dear friend!,

Yes that is the Total T representation, 0.7 nmol/litre, or 20 ng/dl units which is totally a low female range and perhaps she was so frazzled and flabbergasted by your female results you threw here for a loop.

Female Testosterone - 0.7nmol/L
------ 20ng/dL (Low female Limit)

And if they had it correct it would be your Free T that they didn't bother disclosing, why I dunno, I understand it's under appreciated by some medical professionals, it's what I've came across in my research though, of course this is all my opinion though!.

Hugs!!!