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Whats the best time in the morning to get my testosterone level tested? and should i eat before getting my blood drawn or wait till after?

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Dr. Frederick Singer answered

Fasting by 10AM: The most accurate testosterone measurements are obtained while fasting and by 10am.

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Answered 2/24/2018

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A member asked:

Whats the best time in the morning to get my testosterone level tested? and should i eat before getting my blood drawn or wait till after?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Frederick Singer answered

Dr Parvez agreed

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I'm 43 yo with low libido for a while. Blood work shows testosterone @ 314 ng/dl (range is 292-867). Doc says is normal. But, since lab range is for huge age range i don't get how 314 is ok for 43 yo?