Blood Tests and Health Checks

Are blood tests included in my membership?

Yes! If you’re on a Standard membership or Youth membership, all the blood tests you need are included for the entire length of your membership. This applies whether you’re just starting or are years into your transition.

If you’re on the Transfer 12 membership, Transfer 24 membership, or the Pre-Medical membership, blood tests aren’t included in your plan. However, we’ve arranged competitive rates with our partner clinic, making it easy and affordable to book tests through Anne Health. The cost depends on the specific blood test you require and levels being monitored.

We also offer a Self-Medicating Harm-Reduction Service for self-medicating trans+ people who aren’t under medical supervision. This service is supplied at cost and includes an online meeting or email review with a qualified medical professional.

Why choose venous blood tests?

We only offer venous blood tests, which are considered best practice and most reliable method for blood testing. While finger-prick tests are popular, they’ve been shown to provide inaccurate results. Many people face issues with insufficient samples, tainted results, or needing to re-purchase and retake tests. Finger-prick tests are also unsuitable for trans+ patients using hormone gels or spironolactone. 

We prioritise accuracy and efficiency and have partnered with a phlebotomy clinic with locations across the UK that provide expert, medically supervised venous blood testing. If you’re anxious about needles, we understand—it’s a common concern. We can help make the process as stress-free as possible with tips, exercises, and options like local anaesthetic creams.

The process…

Here’s how it works when your doctor or nurse requests blood tests:

1. We’ll send your details and the required tests to our partner clinic.

2. You’ll get an email with information to schedule your appointment with our partner clinic.

3. A phlebotomist will collect your blood, and the sample will be sent to the lab for analysis.

4. Once the results are ready, you’ll be alerted to book a follow-up meeting with the doctor or nurse who ordered the tests.

5. Your healthcare professional will personally review the results with you via an online appointment or email—whichever works best for you—and discuss any adjustments to your medication and healthcare plan.

What’s included?

✅ Unlimited blood tests

For Standard membership and Youth membership patients.*

✅ Venous blood draws

The most accurate testing method to ensure your ongoing health and safety.

✅ Blood tests reviewed personally by a qualified medical professional

Get oversight and input from a doctor or medical professional knowledgeable in your medical history and personal healthcare plan.

✅ A follow-up appointment

To discuss your results with your dedicated doctor or nurse clinician.

* For other membership types, blood tests are available at an additional cost.

The benefits of blood tests with Anne Health…

✅ Inclusive care: We focus on trans+ patients, tailoring tests to your needs. Every blood test is also personally reviewed by a doctor or qualified clinical professional with the option to discuss results in person.

✅ Affordable: Blood tests are included with Standard and Youth memberships, and we’ve negotiated great rates for other members.

✅ Convenient: Clinics across the UK make it easy for you to access care wherever you are.

✅ Reliable: Venous blood tests ensure the most accurate results every time.

✅ Flexible: We are also happy to send a venous blood testing kit to you if you have a preferred medical professional available to draw your blood sample.

Who can use this service?

This service is available to:

• All Anne Health members.

• Trans+ individuals accessing our self-medicating harm reduction service.