I just recieved my order and I had requested it to be reconstituted with AA, but I'm not sure how much AA was put in it.. i wanna say 2 ml. but the volume of igf seems less. Shot a pm @ presser. do any of you guys know? I need to know this info to know how much to draw for 40 mcg of igf
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That is correct. It is in 1 mL of AA which would give you a 1:1 ratio, or 1000mcg/mL.
VitalyGuyvan
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Ok, now how do you measure out the proper amount for 10 MCG's per shot using a U-100 slin pin? A U-100 holds up to 1cc and it's broken down 10, 20, 30, etc, with 5 ticks in between. I mean, there's only 1ML of IGF in the 10ML vial... is a 10 MCG shot basically 1 tick?!? I'm confused....
i'm not usually like this but if you can't do the math then i'm not sure if you need to take this as it only requires basic math skills to figure it out
but I will still help
1cc= 1000 mcgs
therefore
.1cc= 100mcgs
.02cc= 20mcgs which should be your first major tick
half of that would be 10mcgs so less than one tick
and if you are offended by the previous comment i'm sorry but I had a long day at work
but I will still help
1cc= 1000 mcgs
therefore
.1cc= 100mcgs
.02cc= 20mcgs which should be your first major tick
half of that would be 10mcgs so less than one tick
and if you are offended by the previous comment i'm sorry but I had a long day at work
VitalyGuyvan
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It requires a little bit more than just "simple math skills" to understand conversions... like what "ticks" are, what the measurement of a "tick" is, etc., because I'm pretty sure there's no such symbol that represents a "tick" in "simple math."
First off, I understand the metric system (base 10.) Most conversions in metric are straightforward, like the math you presented in your post. However, IU's to CC's or MCG's, for example is not straightforward, because an "IU" (or International Unit) is not a measurement of mass or weight, but a measurement of potency (as defined here: http://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/units/index.html).
Yes, I'm a "newbie" at IGF, but everyone has to start out here. Please don't get on my back just because my level of knowledge is not up to yours. That's why I'm studying, asking questions, researching, etc., about IGF and everything pertaining to the use of to reach of level of knowledge and understanding required before using.
First off, I understand the metric system (base 10.) Most conversions in metric are straightforward, like the math you presented in your post. However, IU's to CC's or MCG's, for example is not straightforward, because an "IU" (or International Unit) is not a measurement of mass or weight, but a measurement of potency (as defined here: http://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/units/index.html).
Yes, I'm a "newbie" at IGF, but everyone has to start out here. Please don't get on my back just because my level of knowledge is not up to yours. That's why I'm studying, asking questions, researching, etc., about IGF and everything pertaining to the use of to reach of level of knowledge and understanding required before using.
Matt76 said:
Relax Vitaly, he has a point. I think this will help you:
Assume all Matt's thoughts to be true, but add:
there are 100 ticks in 1 100iu slin pin.
1 tick= 10mcgs
There is confusion because a u100 slin pin is "premade" so to speak to be used with insulin of that exact concentration. so basically you need to take out the exact number of 'ticks' or read the number on the side of your u100 slin pin to equal the number of mcgs/10.
So basically 40mcg of IGF is 4 on your u100 slin pin.
Happy hunting
Assume all Matt's thoughts to be true, but add:
there are 100 ticks in 1 100iu slin pin.
1 tick= 10mcgs
There is confusion because a u100 slin pin is "premade" so to speak to be used with insulin of that exact concentration. so basically you need to take out the exact number of 'ticks' or read the number on the side of your u100 slin pin to equal the number of mcgs/10.
So basically 40mcg of IGF is 4 on your u100 slin pin.
Happy hunting
Sure that COULD be true if his solution was 2mg/ml
But I am looking at a u100 right now and the first visible tick is 2iu and there are ticks all the way up to 100, and if his stuff is 1mg/ml then I can say beyond a shadow of a doubt that barring incorrect measurement/air bubbles he should be as close to 10mcg per tick as you can get with this measuring method.
But I am looking at a u100 right now and the first visible tick is 2iu and there are ticks all the way up to 100, and if his stuff is 1mg/ml then I can say beyond a shadow of a doubt that barring incorrect measurement/air bubbles he should be as close to 10mcg per tick as you can get with this measuring method.
John44 said:
Ok, not trying to be a dick here, but lets figure this out. There are 10 large hash mark on a u100. In between each of those large hash marks, there are 5 small hash marks. So..... with that logic, and using 1mg/ml, each large hash equal 100 mcgs, and each small hash equals 20mcgs. 100 divided by 5 equals 20. Therefore, each small hash mark = 20mcgs on a u100 using a solution of 1mg/ml. See my point?
Matt76 said:
Yes it is... I was simply trying to back your point, as John44 was implying something different. It think it is confusing for some to see two totally different answers to the same question. It is definitely not a good thing for someone trying to find reliable info.:dizzy:
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John44 said:
I don't know what to say, man. I have a friend who is diabetic, and what I remember seeing, is a u100 with 10 large hash marks, and 5 smaller ones in between each large hash mark. That's 50 ticks in total. Maybe a difference in manufacturers?? I don't know, but with a u100 as I described (believe it was a terumo) 1 tick would = 20 mcgs. Of that much I am positive. Please see the pic below.
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I use monojects u100 and they have 99 ticks per ml (as said before there is no 1st tick.
So definitely a difference in manufacturers. Also as noted before by someone else, if you can't figure this conversion out using the specs given to you by the manufacturer you should not be using such products. You shouldnt be on the boards saying what should I do??? At least have ALL the information ready. Heck if you don't know what concentration your solution is I would love to sell you a number of products!
So definitely a difference in manufacturers. Also as noted before by someone else, if you can't figure this conversion out using the specs given to you by the manufacturer you should not be using such products. You shouldnt be on the boards saying what should I do??? At least have ALL the information ready. Heck if you don't know what concentration your solution is I would love to sell you a number of products!
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