When to get blood tested

[bonangus]

I have been taking Test Injections 100mg per week with HCG shots on days 5 and 6 now for 4 weeks. I want to get my blood tested to see where my levels are at. What day do most people that are on this protocol get there blood tests done ?

[MacDonnell]

Originally Posted by bonangus

I have been taking Test Injections 100mg per week with HCG shots on days 5 and 6 now for 4 weeks. I want to get my blood tested to see where my levels are at. What day do most people that are on this protocol get there blood tests done ?

On day six, BUT not after HCG injections. So skip HCG the week of your blood test, and get it checked on day 6 (i.e., the day before your test shot).

[jasonlv]

crap, what if your shot day is on monday? hehe

[MacDonnell]

Funny guy!

[jasonlv]

my shot day really is on monday though!

i might have to move that to tuesday and wait a few weeks before testing those levels

[JanSz]

Originally Posted by bonangus

I have been taking Test Injections 100mg per week with HCG shots on days 5 and 6 now for 4 weeks. I want to get my blood tested to see where my levels are at. What day do most people that are on this protocol get there blood tests done ?

48 hours after the T injections.

I posted reasons in other recent post.

[JanSz]

Originally Posted by bonangus

I have been taking Test Injections 100mg per week with HCG shots on days 5 and 6 now for 4 weeks. I want to get my blood tested to see where my levels are at. What day do most people that are on this protocol get there blood tests done ?

48 hours after the T injections.

Checking TT blood levels latter dilutes information.
Checking too soon, one risk on getting in on ramp up time, risking also larger error.


Table#1
Testosterone dose-response relationships in healthy young men -- Bhasin et al. 281 (6): E1172 -- AJP - Endocrinology and Metabolism


Men injected with GnRH Agonist
to stop testis production
Were given dose once weekly
Testosterone Enanthate
25 mg
50 mg
125 mg
300 mg
600 mg

Measured after 7 days

Serum testosterone levels, nmol/l
593(±161)
566(±220)
553(±182)
654(±157)
632(±228)

Conclussion, after seven days there is no way to distinguish initial t dose.

[MacDonnell]

I see your point Jan, and it makes sense. Dr. Crisler tests on day 6 because he likes to see where you are at the end of your weekly "cycle" (for lack of a better term).

[JanSz]

Originally Posted by MacDonnell

I see your point Jan, and it makes sense. Dr. Crisler tests on day 6 because he likes to see where you are at the end of your weekly "cycle" (for lack of a better term).

After 6 or 7 days all information is a water over the dam.
But, we want to measure water before the dam.