blood test question

[username1]

I know normally when you get your bloods done it should be on the day you're supposed to take your next shot but, before you do the shot that day. Well I've switched to a 3x a week shots, so previously I was on E5D so it was easy to know when to get bloods done but, now since I'm on 3x a week when would be the best time to get the bloods done? I inject Mon, Wed. Friday

I was thinking I could go on Wednesday before I take my shot for the day but, the only thing I wanted to clear up was that I take .5 mg anastrozle day after my shot so that means since today I injected, tomorrow (Tuesday) I will take .5 mg Aromatase inhibitor (AI) and so if I go get my bloods done on Wednesday, will that be ok? I believe the half life for Aromatase inhibitor (AI) is 48 hours (i'm not sure, just what I recall reading somewhere) so that means it will still be in my system will this alter my results? or should I maybe skip it the day before?


thanks

 

[theguy9129]

If your on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and not cycling, you would want the blood test to paint an accurate picture so I would think skipping wouldnt be a a good idea.

 

[username1]

yes i'm on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) so it would be ok to take the blood test the next day even though I took an Aromatase inhibitor (AI) the day before? it wouldn't alter my test results or anything?

 

[username1]

i also apply a DHEA cream every other day and in in the instructions from privatemdlabs it says if you use a testosterone cream to not apply it within 24 hrs. so the day to apply this is going to fall on Tuesday (tomorrow) so I'm wondering should i skip it or still apply it?

I have an mic shot tomorrow as well, i guess i'm just going to continue as normal and make sure that my blood test is 24 hrs after everything

 

[theguy9129]

yeah thats tricky, I guess call the doc or even the drug companies.

 

[03ACE]

First, I would test on Monday morning, as that will be your low, since you don't inject over the weekend. This isn't to try to get a low reading, it is to see where your trough is (although you shouldn't have much of one with 3x/week injections). Also, I believe the instructions say if you use TEST cream not to rub it on the antecubital portion of the arm. I don't think DHEA cream applied elsewhere to the body will make any difference in your results. However, I am not a Dr. or phlebotomist, so I could be wrong.

 

[Packgus]

I am on the M/W/F schedule just like you. I was thinking I would just get the blood drawn Friday morning then do my test inject in the afternoon.

What we are hoping for with the M/W/F schedule is more stable total T levels thru- out the week.

 

[username1]

I am on the M/W/F schedule just like you. I was thinking I would just get the blood drawn Friday morning then do my test inject in the afternoon.

What we are hoping for with the M/W/F schedule is more stable total T levels thru- out the week.

do you think it would make a difference if i went on friday instead of wednesday? i was just thinking wed. to get it done quicker but, if i should wait until fri. then i can just wait

 

[username1]

oops didn't see your post, monday had crossed my mind for that reason but, wasn't sure I'll do it on monday then.

First, I would test on Monday morning, as that will be your low, since you don't inject over the weekend. This isn't to try to get a low reading, it is to see where your trough is (although you shouldn't have much of one with 3x/week injections). Also, I believe the instructions say if you use TEST cream not to rub it on the antecubital portion of the arm. I don't think DHEA cream applied elsewhere to the body will make any difference in your results. However, I am not a Dr. or phlebotomist, so I could be wrong.