To fast or not too fast? - MESO-Rx

jasonshadow · #1 (**permalink**) 06-14-2005, 07:39 PM

Hey guys,

I have been on 2.5 of Androgel for about 3 weeks and my doc. wants to test my Testosterone levels again. My questions are:

1. Is it preferred to fast the morning of the labs or does it even matter?
2. Do I continue to take my Androgel as usual the morning of the blood draw?

thanks,
J

ENDRO · #2 (**permalink**) 06-14-2005, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonshadow

Hey guys,

I have been on 2.5 of Androgel for about 3 weeks and my doc. wants to test my Testosterone levels again. My questions are:

1. Is it preferred to fast the morning of the labs or does it even matter?
2. Do I continue to take my Androgel as usual the morning of the blood draw?

thanks,
J

No need to fast when checking test levels!

jasonshadow · #3 (**permalink**) 06-14-2005, 08:30 PM

I should of clarified. I will also be checking DHT, Estrogen, and Thyroid. Does that change anything?

And do I stil take my Androgel as usual on the morning of my blood draw?

buck · #4 (**permalink**) 06-15-2005, 01:12 AM

I do not think that there is a reson to fast for those tests. I believe that Swale suggests taking your androgel as usual. Just do not apply it in the area that they will be taking blood from.

Stez · #5 (**permalink**) 06-15-2005, 08:09 AM

I was also wondering whether it matters what time of day we get Test/Estro blood taken if we are on HRT...

SWALE · #6 (**permalink**) 06-18-2005, 01:03 PM

How are we to see how the medication is working if you do not take it?

kpt · #7 (**permalink**) 06-19-2005, 04:29 PM

The only time I applied my Androgel right before (20 minutes) I went to the lab for my draw, I rang the T bell at 1400. Normally I applied afterwards and was at 350. Gel on shoulders and sides of abdomen; must have been too close to the stick site.

Doc panicked, took me off T and started me on Wellbutrin...

Still looking for a doctor in Phoenix who understands HRT.