Adding deca to TRT and avoiding detection

[Modernist]

Hello -- I'm on TRT (100mg/week) and would really like to try adding low-dose deca to help with joints (and if I got some added muscle that would be great too). I tried to convince my doctor to put me on deca but no dice. My doctor practically dumped me just for asking about it. So I decided to try this on my own. I was thinking of adding an equal dose of deca, or maybe a little less, depending on how it goes.

I don't want this to show up on my labs, so I am curious to know how long I should stop deca before a lab in order for it everything to look the same as it does just being on TRT. I don't have a huge amount of knowledge about this so apologies if this is a stupid question....any advice is appreciated.

[scotty51312]

no one tests your Nandrolone levels in bloodwork. But you need to be aware that you could have elevated levels of prolactin, would be wise to add some cabergoline.

[The Deadlifting Dog]

Deca can fuck with your blood test.
It depends on which method they use.

If they use a certain blood test then deca will skew your testosterone level up.
I would find out first what method of testing they have used in your last couple of blood tests.

[almostgone]

As Deadlifting Dog posted, ECLIA tests will be skewed by nandrolone , it is listed as an interference substance for that type test.
Make sure the LC/MS test is used.

[Modernist]

Thanks so much for the information. What would be a good reason to ask for an LC/MS test without mentioning deca ?

[scotty51312]

As Deadlifting Dog posted, ECLIA tests will be skewed by nandrolone , it is listed as an interference substance for that type test.
Make sure the LC/MS test is used.

Good info. I actually didn't know this. I was 4 weeks into a 500 mg NPP/wk cycle when i had bloodwork done while on TRT. free test was slightly lower but doc said it was nothing to worry about.

[almostgone]

Good info. I actually didn't know this. I was 4 weeks into a 500 mg NPP/wk cycle when i had bloodwork done while on TRT. free test was slightly lower but doc said it was nothing to worry about.

There's a .gov PDF online that has a pretty extensive list of interference substances for ECLIA tests.

Also, there's a post here in the TRT forum by a member called Chaffeur. If I recall correctly it had values from both ECLIA and LC/M$ testing.

[Modernist]

Thanks, really appreciate the help

[MILKMAN73]

I found a TRT clinic that offers Deca if you have sore joints. Idk the price, though.