Interpretation of blood test results in transgender and gender diverse people undergoing gender-affirming hormone therapy.

BACKGROUND

Increasing numbers of transgender and gender diverse (TGD) people are seeking initiation of gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) in general practice. GAHT influences interpretation of common blood test results.

OBJECTIVE

This article outlines the impact of GAHT on common blood test results.

DISCUSSION: For individuals undergoing GAHT, haemoglobin/haematocrit and serum creatinine should be interpreted according to the reference range of an individual's affirmed gender.