Timing of labs on T Cream

[MNguy]

I just started on the cream this weekend. I’m thinking about going in next week to run some labs to see where my levels are at and adjust from there. I know with the short half life of the cream, timing is really important for labs. So my question is, how many hours after I apply the cream should I wait for labs?

 

[Dansk]

why test so soon? relax pay attention to how you feel and get labs in 6-8 weeks.

 

[MNguy]

The cream isn’t like injections. You can dial in much quicker. No need to wait 6-8 weeks to test and figure things out.

 

[antelopers]

That's not true. It takes time for testosterone to work it's effects. Just because levels are stabilized doesn't mean you have reaped the benefits of testosterone. I'd wait 6 weeks as absolute bare minimum. 8 to 12 is more appropriate. Numbers are secondary to symptom relief in the trt game.

 

[MNguy]

Well regardless of how long I wait. Neither of you answered my question. What is the best timing for labs with the cream?

 

[txmx]

Wait two hours after applying the cream to get peak levels.

 

[StepbyStep]

Well regardless of how long I wait. Neither of you answered my question. What is the best timing for labs with the cream?

For me, 3 hours post application have given the highest numbers.

 

[Abuser200]

I always heard that you reach peak at 4 - 5 hours. 2 hours is way to early.

 

[txmx]

Well, the last time I asked this question to Dr. Saya at Defy Medical (through my consult nurse), the reply was to wait at least 1 hour after application. We also talked about waiting 8 hours after application on a subsequent test to see how levels decayed relative to SHBG retention. So I guess maybe the proper answer is to use multiple time frame blood tests and see what the labs say.