My free T is 99th percentile

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I would gladly be 200 ng/dl total 5 ng/dl free to be 130 iq

 

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What’s the diff between free test and regular test what crime did my test commit so it’s not free

 

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Here’s a clear breakdown of the difference between total testosterone and free testosterone:














1. Total Testosterone

• Definition: This is the sum of all testosterone in your blood.
• Includes:
  • Bound testosterone (most of it):
    • ~60–70% is tightly bound to SHBG (sex hormone-binding globulin)
    • ~20–30% is weakly bound to albumin
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  • Free testosterone (only 1–3%)

Total T = SHBG-bound + albumin-bound + free testosterone

• Used for: General screening or diagnosis of testosterone deficiency (hypogonadism)
• Limitation: Can be misleading if SHBG levels are abnormal (e.g. due to age, thyroid problems, obesity)

2. Free Testosterone

• Definition: This is the unbound testosterone circulating in your blood.
• Biologically active form – can enter cells and activate testosterone receptors.

Free T = Testosterone that actually “works” in your body

• Used for: Evaluating symptoms when total T is borderline or when SHBG is abnormal.
• More reflective of how much testosterone is available to tissues.

Analogy








Think of testosterone like money:

• Total testosterone = All your money (cash + money in the bank + locked in a vault)
• Free testosterone = Cash in your pocket you can spend right now

When to test which?

Situation	Best Test
General check	Total T
Borderline T or symptoms don’t match total T	Free T
Known SHBG issues (e.g. thyroid disorder, liver disease, obesity)	Free T or calculated free T

Let me know if you want help interpreting your own testosterone levels.

 

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