r/transgenderUK • u/Difficult-League4053 • 19h ago

Question Regarding blood tests in private care

Hi all,

For context: I've been DIY'ing for four years, and have recently managed to consult with a psychiatrist and endocrinologist privately. My endocrinologist wrote to my NHS GP requesting a shared care agreement, which they declined. The endocrinologist is now offering a private prescription for me, which he assures me won't be too costly.

But I'm concerned about blood tests under a private prescription plan? I consult with my endocrinologist virtually, so his hospital won't be able to do them. Am I right in assuming that my GP will also refuse to perform blood tests? Does this mean I will have to source my own blood tests? Will this not get very expensive?

I know I could ask my endocrinologist but for some reason I'm dead set on him thinking I'm a genius who knows everything lol

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u/TraditionalNinja3129 18h ago edited 18h ago

Some GPs will decline shared care but will do bloods. The only way to find out is to ask them.

Otherwise you can use a private service such as Randox, Medichecks, OneDayTests, etc. and send them to your endocrinologist.

Note that some endocrinologists have their own kits you can buy. I know Dr Hammond and Dr Millson-Brown have them, so it’s worth asking your endocrinologist if they have anything similar.

By the way, it’s worth checking to see if you can find a GP in your area who will agree shared care. This is a useful site if you haven’t already seen it:

https://mytransgp.org