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Quest's calc of free-t is half all others. quest: it figures 2 binding sites per shbg "dimer" & they measure shbg dimers. apparently others don't. huh?
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Free T: Free t is a calculated value and different laboratories have differing normal range. You can call the lab in question and ask to speak with the pathologist in charge to answer questions about their methods.
Answered 4/10/2014
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