Blue Horizon Medicals Men's hormones

Basic Male Hormones

A three-marker panel covering testosterone, oestradiol and prolactin, aimed at men checking core sex hormone levels such as libido, energy or fertility-related symptoms.

  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
  • Male
Sample
Blood
Collection
At-home finger-prick or venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Results in
1 day
Biomarkers
3
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Oestradiol
  • Prolactin
  • Testosterone

Test specifications

Provider
Blue Horizon Medicals
Sample type
blood
Collection method
at-home finger-prick or venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Turnaround time
1 day
Biomarkers tested
3
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Male

What's tested

3 biomarkers as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.

Hormones

  • Oestradiol
  • Prolactin
  • Testosterone

About this test

This test measures three hormones relevant to male sexual and reproductive health: testosterone, the primary male sex hormone; oestradiol, which testosterone is partly converted into and which plays a role in men too; and prolactin, a pituitary hormone involved in sexual function and immunity. Together they're commonly looked at when investigating symptoms such as low libido, fatigue or fertility concerns.

Against the 27 similarly sized men's hormone tests we track, this one is priced well below the median, £54.25 versus a typical £69.00, around 21% lower, for its three-marker scope.

It scores at the top of our scale for collection convenience, since it offers an at-home finger-prick option alongside venous and clinic alternatives, with results typically back within 1 day. It scores well for value for money given its below-median price, and for clarity and documentation, as the listing sets out the biomarkers, sample type, turnaround and collection options in full. It scores lower for clinical depth, reflecting the three-marker scope relative to larger hormone panels. Blue Horizon Medicals works with UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs and has been trading since 2009.

Who is it for?

This suits you if you want a straightforward, lower-cost check of core male sex hormones, for example if you're experiencing low libido, fatigue or fertility concerns and want an at-home starting point before seeing your GP. Because it covers three markers rather than a fuller endocrine workup, it may not be enough if your doctor wants a broader picture, including markers like SHBG or LH. We don't have a directly comparable three-marker male hormone test from another provider in our catalogue, so we can't say whether a cheaper equivalent exists elsewhere.

How it works

You can provide a sample by at-home finger-prick, a venous draw at a clinic, or a nurse home visit, whichever suits you. The fact sheet doesn't detail the lab process beyond testing for the three listed hormones. Results are typically back within 1 day, and a doctor reviews them before they reach you.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Priced around 21% below the median for similarly sized men's hormone tests we track.
  • At-home finger-prick option alongside clinic and nurse-visit alternatives.
  • Fast turnaround, typically within 1 day.
  • A doctor reviews your results, included as standard here.

Cons

  • Covers three markers only; a broader panel may be needed for a fuller hormone picture.
  • The listing doesn't state what the final report looks like.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Below-median priced core male hormone panel
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Testosterone, oestradiol and prolactin, the core male sex hormones, are checked together in this panel, commonly looked at for symptoms such as low libido, fatigue or fertility concerns. At £54.25 it's priced about 21% below the median for similarly sized men's hormone tests we track. Collection is flexible, with an at-home finger-prick option alongside clinic and home nurse visits.

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 8.0/10

    The listing publishes a short description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 6.3/10

    3 biomarkers, placing it in the 30th percentile of mens hormones tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 10.0/10

    A finger-prick sample you take at home; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 1 days, well ahead of the mens hormones norm of 2.

  • Results and follow-up 7.0/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor; the provider does not describe the report format.

  • Trust signals 7.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.2 from 395 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); trading 17+ years.

  • Value for money 7.6/10

    £54.25 against a median of £69.00 for the 27 similarly sized mens hormones tests we track (-21%).

Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.

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