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Originally Posted by srch4info I am also searching for some answers regarding the timing of blood tests but my TRT protocol is slightly different. I am on my first 27 days and ready to be tested now. I use Androgel in the morning and no HCG as of yet.
When should I get my blood drawn... and my pre- TRT blood work was drawn at 9:45 AM |
Most recommend that with
Androgel you wait at least two hours before you draw blood but I usually would wait 12 hours. So if I apply the Gel at 7 in the morning I'd do that draw in the evening. Since T levels on Gels are relatively constant I think it doesn't matter all that much except that it's probably a good idea to avoid the peak conversion within the first two or three hours after application.
For IM injects most Docs will want to get the draw at the low T point. If someone is taking straight IM injections with no
HCG then that would be right before your next shot. If taking HCG on day 5 and 6 then that would be right before the day 5 HCG shot. I guess the idea is to draw at the lowest T level so the docs can see how low you are going as many will adjust around this level as opposed to the highest T level.