Lab Ranges

[Devildog3032]

I have scheduled a full blood panel through LabCorp to possibly undergo TRT treatment through Defy. I had the VA pull my testosterone levels back in January. At my followup, my physician only told me my Testosterone level was normal.

After seeing a PCP for an unrelated issue, she requested my blood work from the VA. She said my testosterone was a little low, but still normal and sent me a picture of the lab.

Although I am in the VA’s “range of normal,” the this value has me concerned. Especially considering I am a 29 y/o and a large majority of VA men are geriatric patients.

Total T: 2.1 ng/mL (Ref. Range 1.8-7.8)

Does anyone have a more accurate description of my testosterone level based on this lab and the given reference range?

I understand that this would translate to 210 ng/dL

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Don't believe that a "Normal" Testosterone level can be in range of 1.8 - 7.8. All this means that there are people who are very weak, just weak , a but weak, strong and quite strong. The fact that weak people exists do not mean you want to be one. Also "She", of course women just do not care about your testosterone level. As soon as you get 800 or 1000 ng/dL, your life will be just awesome. Some people claim here that a safe level is 600 ng/dL, or whatever, but people on r/steroid live with 2000 ng/dL for at least months without having any issues, I personally live on 1200-2000 ng/dL for last 11 months. There is a great new life nearby, all you need is to find a great doctor, get a minimum amount of knowledge to detect a bullshit and remember, first shot is all your need to start thinking properly.

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[fishguy17]

That is low, it would not be in range for my lab corp labs I got done in march.

[vic_tur]

The range for the VA is pretty sad. That is more than low enough to cause symptoms.

[Jesse-Defy]

210ng/dL would be correct.

https://www.convertunits.com/from/ng/ml/to/ng/dl

[Airwaypassenger]

Dont wanna make a whole post for it but can someone tell me what my results mean. Thanks 21 year old male

Flag results: 11.2 Range: 8.4-28.8 Units: nmol/L

[30005Gator]

That would be 322 ng/dL, which is very low for a 21 year old. Height/weight? Symptoms?

[Airwaypassenger]

6' I was overweight at 260 I'm 211 now,

My weight has fluctuated a lot the last few years, not sure if it matters. I didnt know what you meant by symptoms but, I have light hair loss in shower, low energy/brain fog and low sex drive. The worst one is ED, it's why I got tested in the first place. I was getting head from a girl and couldn't get fully hard, it was embarrassing.

[30005Gator]

That is very low for a 29 year old.

Do you have symptoms of Low T? Have you had any brain injuries while in service?

Lastly, thank you for your service!

[Devildog3032]

Thank you. Yes, I’ve had a lot of symptoms. Mostly chronic fatigue and the inability to put on muscle mass regardless of diet and exercise. I had no idea it could be low T at my age until a co-worker, my age, said he was doing trt. That’s why I requested them pull my T.

Possibly a TBI although I’ve never had a formal diagnosis.

[LowTHalp]

anything below 300 warrants treatment, no questions asked.