What do I do if I don’t have blood tests and can’t get them?

What do I do if I don’t have blood tests and can’t get them?

You can still request a Treatment Recommendation, but you'll be recommended a standard, safe-level dose to make sure you can continue your medication safely.



Order Your At-Home Finger Prick Test Through the GenderGP Blood Test Portal Now (Available for Members and Non-Members)
Note: To use the finger prick test, you need to be 16 or older and not taking spironolactone. Vitall, the service provider, will send your blood test results directly to your email address.

If you're taking spironolactone, you'll need an intravenous blood sample. You can get this through an online blood test service of your choosing, through your GP if they're willing to help, or at a private clinic/hospital.

If you need a Blood Test Referral Letter to advise your GP or healthcare provider, you can purchase one through the Treatment Recommendation form for £20. The letter explains why you need blood tests and which ones you'll need to get (read more here: Obtaining Letters and Reports).

When you have your results, please submit them in the Treatment Recommendation form for analysis.

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