HCG Before Getting Labs?

I switched from gel to SC shot 3 times a week to hopefully lower my DHT and E2. 7 weeks on shots, feeling a little better, and was able to get my doctor on board with HCG. Thing is, he is not big on lab work, and only seems to do it to appease me. I asked him if we could do lab work before HCG, and he said, to do it after being on it, before my next visit in 8 weeks.

Nothings easy in New York, but should I pay out if pocket and check into how to get lab work myself? Curious to know what changes occurred on shots, may wanna dose differently based on what is happening now. Any thoughts?