Total test vs. free test

I've heard that testing total testosterone is really not an accurate indicator of testosterone levels. A guy at a lab said measuring free testosterone is 10x more accurate. For example, a patient may be on 150mg of test cyp, and their total levels will be high, out of the range, but the free testosterone levels could still be low or normal--in which case more testosterone should be added to their HRT.

That sounds correct to me. What do you guys think? I would guess that the rest of the hormone is bound so it doesn't have any effect?

I've tested high a few times, but I feel more normal when I'm on about 200mg/week, even 300mg/week. I'm going to dig out my last test to see if it said what my free test levels were and if they were out of range.

humm i dont know anything about it really bro bump for ya though

ive heard that the free test levels really help with muscle growth.
Teen boys probably have very high test levels, but all of the test is bound up - being used for their growth during puberty.

Some people need to use more gear to see rather average gains. I believe this is because their natural test levels are high, and then need more test to "overload" this level and allow more to "spill" into the free test range.

i have never checked my levels but i can say when i added test to my routine at 300mg a week i had great results and even after a few cycles i never took over 600mg week and always had great results...always used cyp though and was thinkn next time to run enanth...

Guys whenever your getting blood work done always get your estrogen levels tested
If you estrogen is high it will block the testostrone from working 100%

good point spc ive never thought about getting the estrogen tested. ill def. do that next time.

another thing you guys should check is your HDL levels
it seems that aas lowers it significantly

If anyones is interested I could give you a blood panel on what to check for next time you get your blood tested
PM me if your interested

yeah i always get all that done just never pay any attention or get the estrogen done. hdl and ldl are a must if you ask me.

That is something to consider. I've never had any doc tell me what my estrogen levels were. I think I'll bring that up.