Cancer screening Tests

Compare the best cancer screening tests available in United Kingdom. 32 tests reviewed.

Cancer screening health tests

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32 Cancer screening tests

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Myeloma (Bone Marrow Cancer) Cancer Screen Nurse Kit

Six-marker myeloma screen via nurse home visit kit

This nurse-visit kit checks blood and urine for six markers linked to myeloma, a type of bone marrow cancer, including a full blood count, protein electrophoresis and Bence-Jones protein. It suits people who want the samples collected at home rather than at a clinic.

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  • 6 biomarkers
  • Results in 5 days
14

Bowel Cancer Risk Test

13-gene bowel cancer panel, doctor-reviewed, 6-week wait

A genetic blood test screening 13 genes linked to inherited bowel cancer risk, with a results consultation, for anyone with a family history of the disease.

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  • Doctor reviewed
  • 13 biomarkers
  • Results in 42 days
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Pituitary Cancer Prolactin Home Test Kit

Below-average priced prolactin test, not the cheapest

Measures prolactin, a pituitary hormone linked to symptoms such as irregular periods, low sex drive and unexplained breast milk production. Suits anyone with these symptoms who wants a quick, single-marker check without a full hormone panel.

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  • At-home test
  • 1 biomarkers
  • Results in 1 day
18

Stomach Cancer (H. Pylori)

Priced below the group median for H. pylori tests

A single blood test for H. pylori antibodies, commonly used to assess whether an infection linked to stomach ulcers and gastritis is present. Suited to anyone with ongoing digestive symptoms.

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  • 1 biomarkers
  • Results in 3–8 days
19

Bowel Cancer Screening Test

Among the priciest FIT tests in its comparison group

A single-marker FIT test that checks a home stool sample for hidden blood. Suited to people wanting a doctor-reviewed bowel screening check without a GP referral.

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  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
  • 1 biomarkers
  • Results in 2–5 days
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Faecal Immunochemical Test (QFIT)

Most expensive named FIT test in this comparison group

This at-home stool test checks for hidden (occult) blood, which can be an early sign of bowel conditions including cancer. It suits people who want a private bowel health check and are comfortable collecting and posting a stool sample.

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  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
  • 1 biomarkers
  • Results in 3 days
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Bowel Cancer Test Home Test Kit

At-home bowel marker test, cheaper than the clinic option

This at-home stool test checks for hidden blood in your stool, a marker that can indicate bowel abnormalities. It suits people who want to test discreetly at home rather than visiting a clinic.

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  • At-home test
  • 1 biomarkers
  • Results in 1 day
23

Cervical Cancer (HPV)

At-home HPV swab test, no doctor review of results

An at-home swab test that checks for high-risk strains of HPV, the virus linked to increased cervical cancer risk. It suits women wanting a private alternative to an in-person screening appointment.

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  • At-home test
  • 1 biomarkers
  • Results in 3–8 days
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Prostate Cancer (PSA)

Most expensive PSA test in our comparison, no doctor review

A single blood test that measures prostate specific antigen (PSA), a marker commonly used to assess prostate health. Suitable for men, particularly those over 40 with a family history or symptoms to discuss with a GP.

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  • 1 biomarkers
  • Results in 3–8 days