09-02-2013, 10:16 PM
After digging up my most recent lab results from mid December, I'd like to comment on a couple of things:
Testosterone - I do not see Free Testosterone (Direct) results but can report that my Testosterone, Serum = 513 ng/dL which my new doctor regarded as high. Not excessive, but good for someone 64 years old. So apparently one has to consider age when interpreting lab tests.
Cholesterol - for the past 15 years my fasting cholesterol has been between 195 and 210 (you're supposed to fast for at least 12 hours before the test). I've been trying to combat this slightly high level with a product called Cholestoff, but to no avail. Recently I increased my fish oil pills from 1 pill of 1,000 mg daily to 3 pills daily. My cholesterol has plumetted to around 160. When I expressed surprise to my doctor, he said that the lowered levels could be attributed to the fish oil. Just something for you to consider.
Testosterone - I do not see Free Testosterone (Direct) results but can report that my Testosterone, Serum = 513 ng/dL which my new doctor regarded as high. Not excessive, but good for someone 64 years old. So apparently one has to consider age when interpreting lab tests.
Cholesterol - for the past 15 years my fasting cholesterol has been between 195 and 210 (you're supposed to fast for at least 12 hours before the test). I've been trying to combat this slightly high level with a product called Cholestoff, but to no avail. Recently I increased my fish oil pills from 1 pill of 1,000 mg daily to 3 pills daily. My cholesterol has plumetted to around 160. When I expressed surprise to my doctor, he said that the lowered levels could be attributed to the fish oil. Just something for you to consider.