When to take blood test?

[ridedivefx]

hi,

Been on TRT for 4 weeks now 40mg prop eod (total 140mg weekly). I do this IM with a slin pin. And HCG 150iu EOD subq.

When should I do the blood test to find out my trough and peaks?

THe same question as above if this was enanthate or cyp ester done EOD. Will that change the time?

I see most do 2 or even 3 injections/week and the blood is drawn the same day before the injection is due. Is it gonna be the same with EOD injections too?

Thanks

 

[Vince]

ridedivefx, shouldn't your serum levels stabilize and then you will have no peaks. That said I guess I would do my blood work before I inject?

 

[CoastWatcher]

ridedivefx, shouldn't your serum levels stabilize and then you will have no peaks. That said I guess I would do my blood work before I inject?

It would seem that you'd be at a reasonably stable level, minimal trough/peak worries on an EOD protocol.

 

[ridedivefx]

Appreciate the input guys but I want to see where I end up with TT. I want to be on the high side of the range but not much higher outside of physiological ranges that it becomes a mini cycle.

So like Vince pointed out should I draw blood before the next injections maybe after 8 weeks?

 

[Vince]

ridedivefx, after starting TRT it seems that most test anywhere from six to 12 weeks.

 

[ridedivefx]

many thanks guys

 

[RoneTone]

Hey Guys I have a question that relates to this topic.

I'm almost to my TRT six week mark and I want to get blood work done.

I do Test Cyp EO3 for a total of 100mg a week (Subq). I also do HCG Mon, Weds, Fri 160iu each pin (Subq and per Gene's suggestion).

No AI.

On which day is best to do the lab work? Should I do it on the day of injection, but prior to the pin? That would be my trough, right?

I was feeling good the first 3 or 4 weeks but this last week I'm feeling more tired but with random spikes of energy. I will be interesting to know what's going on.

Feedback or advice is appreciated!

 

[ridedivefx]

Yes I think that is the consensus. Draw blood before your next pin cause after you pin your serum level will come high.

I am not using any AI either so Estrogen check is important and should be checked when you go for testing. I hope you have baseline tests done before starting TRT for comparison.

 

[RoneTone]

^ Thanks

Yeah, I did do baselines prior to starting. My E2 (non-sensitive - I can't get sensitive where I am) was 26, right in that sweet spot between 20-30. Hopefully it hasn't gone haywire.