Question re. timing of Testosterone test

[alsi33]

Started TRT 2 weeks ago-Transdermal Gel once per day in AM. I will need to have blood work done in a few weeks. My question is about the timing of testing for Testosterone in relation to taking the dose. Since i apply the dose at 8 am daily, if i test the next day at about 8 AM before taking that day's dose, my test value would be quite low since the last dose applied was 24 hr ago the previous day and it will have largely been dissipated by the next morning. Or alternatively, i should apply the dose in AM at my usual time, wait a few hours and then test?

Also, what is the minimum time i should be on the dose to get tested? I read in Dr. Crisler book that it could be done as soon as after 2 weeks. Thanks

 

[Systemlord]

My question is about the timing of testing for Testosterone in relation to taking the dose.

Do labs 4-6 hours after dosing.

 

[alsi33]

Do labs 4-6 hours after dosing.

How long should i wait before doing the tests? I found some conflicting information, some say it can be done after 2 weeks whereas other say to wait 6 weeks

 

[Systemlord]

How long should i wait before doing the tests? I found some conflicting information, some say it can be done after 2 weeks whereas other say to wait 6 weeks

Waiting 6 weeks to do labs for topicals considering the half-life makes no sense, 3 weeks for topicals is enough time to reach steady states. The 4-6 weeks is standard procedure for cypionate injections.