Thanks all, registered with Red Cross and am going to look into local blood banks today. I hope TRT isn't a problem though... I'll lie if I have to.
TR - you wouldn't necessarily want RBC TOO low though, right?
AR's Diet Pimp! ~HOF~
Thanks all, registered with Red Cross and am going to look into local blood banks today. I hope TRT isn't a problem though... I'll lie if I have to.
TR - you wouldn't necessarily want RBC TOO low though, right?
Knowledgeable Member
TRT is not a problem unless "you" bring it up. You are not obligated to discuss the issue with them. The technicians give looks & sometimes throw in a stupid comment. Let's face it, we're not the typical person who comes in to donate. Looking at your AVI, be prepared, but just ignore them...Originally Posted by gbrice75
Anabolic Member
too high or too low can be a problem
New Member
i tried to donate blood and they prick your finger to check your Hematocrit level. Mine was too high so they wouldn't let me donate. So now i'm going to have to ask my Dr what to do next.
Associate Member
The last time i donated at the local blood bank my came back at 18.I asked her what happens if it came back really elevated.She said well we can still let you donate if you are on hormones like testosterone but not if its just elevated....Anyone ever hear that one??
New Member
I told her that mine was elevated because of taking testosterone but they still wouldn't take it
New Member
Originally Posted by jaybigboy34
i tried to donate blood and they prick your finger to check your Hematocrit level. Mine was too high so they wouldn't let me donate. So now i'm going to have to ask my Dr what to do next.
What's considered 'too high'? Do you remember what your number was? Mine is JUST on the cusp of going over the reference range.
the range was 35 to 54. mine was 58
There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote