single digit test levels... is this even possible?!

[jsarver]

first post here but have been reading quiet a bit of posts over the last few weeks. im a 25 yr old male. have had many symptoms of low t for some time and finally decided to get it checked. i did a hormone spit test that came back low. got blood work and that just came back as well. i was surprised to see that my free test is 1.0 and my total is 4....honestly is this even possible?? many of the stories i have heard the guys tests levels were at least in the double/triple digits.

my history is heavy steroid use in high school and early 20's with out proper cycling or pct...i know...dumb. i cant change that i can only learn from it and pass on the dangers of it.

just wanted to know if you guys have even heard of numbers this low before

 

[Megatron28]

Just to make sure it wasn't something really strange, can you please include the reference ranges for normal as well?

 

[jsarver]

free test 1.0pg/ml range 46.0-224.0
total test 4ng/dl range 250-1100
bioavailable test 2.2ng/dl range 110.0-575.0

this is a well known local lab that many doctors in my area use on a regular basis so its not like they are garbage or anything

thanks for any replys/help

 

[Megatron28]

I can't imagine those results are accurate. I'm not an expert but that seems highly unlikely. You should get retested -- hopefully free of charge.

 

[jsarver]

i thought about that too... if anyone has heard or experienced this or something close id love to hear about. have a follow up with my doc on the 27th to discuss all these results unless she calls me sooner to talk numbers/retests

 

[ScottyB28]

Wow, I've never seen it that low. But with your past, I can believe it. You better hurry and get on TRT.

 

[jsarver]

yeah im having trouble finding anyone with similar results as well. have been searching online most of the day. i do plan on getting on some test and hoping i can go right into injections off the bat. not interested in expensive and irregular absorbing creams/gels. i am concerned though about infertility as my fiancé and i do want kids down the road (if i haven't already ruined that too). any info on how to prevent that or words to ease my mind on that topic would be appreciated.

 

[Jackinthebox]

Most likely an error. I've seen some "Zapped" numbers in my time, but they were always errors in some shape or form and they do happen from time to time..... I once had an HDL reading of 150+! I asked the doc if I should take up smoking, eating fast food, & lay off the weights for awhile, lol! If I was you, I'd follow everybody's advice and get re-tested and not worry till a pattern emerged. I'm sure your doctors gonna suggest the same.

 

[jsarver]

would it make sense that all three of those numbers were wrong? i could see an error in one maybe even two. the stack of blood work i got involved much more than just test and i see no weird numbers on any other testings.

 

[NateDEEzy]

what are your symptoms??

 

[Jackinthebox]

Now I'm not saying they used this formula or vouching for the accuracy of this calculator, but I think it makes a good point of how a botched sample could throw a lot of stuff off and why you simply need to get retested: issam.ch/freetesto.htm

 

[jsarver]

thanks for the calculator jack. as far as symptoms go i haven't had an urge in having sex for months, lost of strength, increased fat around my midsection even though i eat well and stay as active as possible. kinda just down in the dumps is best way to explain it i guess.

 

[jsarver]

retests are being ordered as we speak. hope all this hurries up. im sick of feeling like this.

 

[halfwit]

retests are being ordered as we speak. hope all this hurries up. im sick of feeling like this.

Good luck! I seriously doubt those numbers are legit since that's lower than a child's natural levels. If they are, you are THE bonafide winner of the lowest total test contest! I thought my 120ng/dL was low!

 

[jsarver]

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[Megatron28]

5 days of clomid will likely affect your results. Now if you come in with your T too high you just fucked yourself out of legit testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). Keep in mind that doctors always retest to confirm a low T result and often run some additional tests. Don't be stupid and start self medicating when you don't know what you are doing.

I would go to privatemdlabs and get my own lab test to see where my levels are at before going back to the doctor. Make sure your t level is low again. Tell him you are going out of town for a couple of weeks and will get retested when you get back.

 

[jsarver]

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[Megatron28]

Spit tests are not known for their accuracy. I didn't think anyone really used those.

Get your baseline figured out before you decide to start self-medicating. Let your doctors help you.

 

[jsarver]

Finished up second round through labcorp. Gave myself about 8 days off from everything. Will keep this updated as I get more info and hopefully start my journey to feeling better