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Interpretation of laboratory results can be complex during care of transgender patients

25 March 2020

Guest writer

Wednesday 25 March 2020, 01:00 AM

Laboratory results must be interpreted within the context of a transgender patient’s current stage of transition

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As part of their routine care of transgender patients and to accurately interpret laboratory results, clinicians need to consider various factors, including a patient’s sex, stage of transition and medications

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Key points, A person can change their name and gender on the National Health Index database at any point during their transgender care. Without adequate informa

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