Should I donate blood with these lab results?

miked123

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Started TRT about 8 weeks ago and wondering if I should give blood based on the high hemoglobin result below? I will be lowering my Test and HCG doses slightly, while adding a low dose of Arimidex. Despite the lowered doses, I am concerned that if I don't give blood soon the hemoglobin could continue to rise and eventually disqualify me from donating. Pre TRT, my Hemoglobin was 15.7.


Began TRT 11/25/16:


140mg of Testosterone Cypionate per week (dosed daily)
1050iu of HCG per week (dosed daily)


Protocol change:


105mg of Test Cyp per week (dosed daily)
525iu of HCG per week (dosed daily)
1mg of Arimidex per week (dosed daily)


Blood drawn 1/12/17 (fasted and drank 32 ounces of water before test):


[TABLE="width: 500, align: left"]
[TR]
[TD]Hemoglobin[/TD]
[TD]17[/TD]
[TD]12.6-17.7 g/dL[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Hematocrit[/TD]
[TD]48.7[/TD]
[TD]37.5-51.0 %[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Testosterone, Total[/TD]
[TD]1170[/TD]
[TD]348.0-1197.0 ng/dL[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Free Testosterone[/TD]
[TD]40.3[/TD]
[TD]6.8-21.5 pg/mL[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Estradiol, Sensitive[/TD]
[TD]61.6[/TD]
[TD]8.0-35.0 pg/mL[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]
 
This is just not true. Number one they don't test your hematocrit prior to test. They do test your hemoglobin which one could loosely translate to a hematocrit number, but they actually prefer and welcome high hemoglobin counts. Each of my past 4 donations my hemo was between 18.3 and 19.6. My hematocrit numbers were between 53 and 56. A corresponding RBC count is in the 6's.

The only thing that will have them to tell you to walk away is high blood pressure or failing a question on the questionaire.
 
This is just not true. Number one they don't test your hematocrit prior to test. They do test your hemoglobin which one could loosely translate to a hematocrit number, but they actually prefer and welcome high hemoglobin counts. Each of my past 4 donations my hemo was between 18.3 and 19.6. My hematocrit numbers were between 53 and 56. A corresponding RBC count is in the 6's.

The only thing that will have them to tell you to walk away is high blood pressure or failing a question on the questionaire.

Thanks for the intel. Looking at the Red Cross website, they only mention deferrals for low hemoglobin, so I should be OK.

Curious how often you give blood with numbers like that? Do you get therapeutic phlebotomies or take supplements to get your blood in range?
 
Yes, a 3rd cause of them refusing to allow donation, low hemoglobin. A possible sign of iron deficiency, too frequent donation, or possibly even more serious abnormalities.

I personally donate every 2 months for obvious reasons, I'm hoping my counts will eventually normalize.
 
I am presently banned from donating blood at the blood Center of Wisconsin, because of low platelets. I need my doctor to OK my blood donations before they will accept more.
 
I give blood to the Red Cross every three months. Doubles will drop you a point or two if you are too high. The Red Cross in my area will not take blood if hemoglobin over 19. Most times mine is 17 so not a problem. It takes about 30 minutes, and doesn't hurt plus it helps someone else.
 

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