Loading a peptide pen properly is crucial for accurate dosing and maintaining peptide stability. Here's a comprehensive guide to get you started safely.
What You'll Need:
- Your empty peptide pen
- Reconstituted peptide solution (already mixed)
- Sterile syringe with needle
- Alcohol wipes
- Clean workspace
Step-by-Step Process:
1. Prepare Your Workspace
- Wash hands thoroughly
- Clean your work surface
- Gather all supplies within easy reach
2. Sanitize Everything
- Wipe down the peptide pen cartridge area with alcohol
- Clean the peptide vial rubber stopper
- Allow to air dry for 30 seconds
3. Draw the Peptide Solution
- Remove cap from your sterile syringe
- Insert needle through the rubber stopper of your peptide vial
- Turn vial upside down
- Slowly draw the solution into the syringe (avoid creating bubbles)
- Remove needle from vial
4. Load the Pen
- Remove the cartridge cap from your pen
- Carefully insert the needle into the cartridge fill port
- Slowly inject the peptide solution
- Remove the needle and replace the cartridge cap
5. Prime the Pen
- Attach a new pen needle
- Dial a small dose (usually 0.1-0.2ml)
- Point pen upward and press the injection button
- You should see a small drop appear at the needle tip