A single blood test measuring ferritin, the protein that reflects how much iron your body has stored. It suits people checking for possible iron deficiency or iron overload rather than needing a full health screen.
1 biomarker as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.
Ferritin is used to assess how much iron is stored in the body. A low reading is commonly linked to iron deficiency, while a high one can point to iron overload or ongoing inflammation elsewhere in the body. It works best as a starting point rather than a full answer, since it does not say why a result is high or low.
This comparison group is made up of single-marker ferritin tests, so depth is not really the differentiator; what matters more is convenience and price. Collection is flexible: you can do a finger-prick at home, use the Tasso autodraw device, or opt for a venous draw at a clinic or with a home nurse visit, which is part of why it scores well on convenience. On price it sits close to the middle of the pack at £44.25, a touch above Medichecks' and Forth's ferritin tests but below Selph's and Bluecrest Wellness's.
The listing is detailed, with a full description, the biomarker clearly named and stated collection options, which is reflected in a strong clarity score, although it does not say what the report itself looks like. Trust signals for Blue Horizon Medicals draw on a Trustpilot score of 4.2 from 395 reviews, UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs, and a trading history back to 2009. Results are reviewed by a doctor, though it is worth knowing this is typically an add-on you choose at checkout rather than included in every order by default.
This suits you if you want a quick, targeted check on your iron stores, for example if you have symptoms such as persistent tiredness, or if you are monitoring a known iron issue rather than starting from scratch. Because it only measures ferritin, it does not check other markers such as transferrin saturation that a clinician might normally look at alongside it.
If you have symptoms and have not been tested before, speak to your GP first, who can consider whether a broader panel would be more appropriate. If price is your main concern, Medichecks' ferritin test is a little cheaper at £39, and Forth's home kit is £41; if convenience is what counts, this Blue Horizon test already offers the widest range of collection options among tests in this group.
You can provide a blood sample by finger-prick at home, by the Tasso autodraw device, or by having a venous draw at a clinic or during a nurse home visit. Once the sample reaches the lab, ferritin is measured and the results are reviewed by a doctor, with a turnaround of one working day.
This is a single-marker ferritin test that checks how much iron your body has stored, useful for spotting possible deficiency or overload. At £44.25 it sits close to the £42.63 median across five comparable ferritin tests we track, cheaper than Selph and Bluecrest Wellness but more than Medichecks and Forth. The biggest catch is that it only covers one marker, so if you want a wider iron picture you would need a separate panel.
The listing publishes a detailed description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.
A single-marker test measuring exactly what it sets out to; depth is not the point of this comparison group.
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 vitamins norm of 3.5.
Results are reviewed by a doctor; the provider does not describe the report format.
Trustpilot 4.2 from 395 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); trading 17+ years.
£44.25 against a comparison-group median of £42.63 (+4%).
Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.
This test belongs to our Ferritin test comparison group. See how it stacks up against equivalent tests from other providers.
Not the cheapest ferritin test on the market
This blood test measures ferritin, the protein that stores iron in your body, to check for either iron deficiency or iron overload. It suits people investigating possible anaemia or symptoms linked to high iron levels.
Above-median price for a single ferritin marker
A single ferritin blood test checking iron stores, aimed at people with symptoms of tiredness or at higher risk of iron deficiency, such as those on plant-based diets or with heavy periods.
Mid-priced ferritin test, not the cheapest available
A single-marker finger-prick test measuring ferritin, commonly used to assess the body's iron stores, suited to anyone with symptoms of possible iron deficiency such as fatigue or hair loss.
Cheapest ferritin test in its group, by far
A rapid finger-prick test for ferritin (iron stores), giving a result in minutes to flag possible iron deficiency. Suits anyone with symptoms like fatigue or breathlessness who wants a quick first check.
Priciest ferritin test among the peers we compare it with
A single ferritin blood test used to check the body's iron stores, relevant to fatigue, anaemia and general iron balance.
Iron Self-Test is an easy-to-use ferritin at-home test. Ferritin is a blood protein that stores iron within the cells. Ferritin tests are commonly used by doctors to understand how much iron your body stores.
Not the cheapest ferritin test on the market
This blood test measures ferritin, the protein that stores iron in your body, to check for either iron deficiency or iron overload. It suits people investigating possible anaemia or symptoms linked to high iron levels.
Above-median price for a single ferritin marker
A single ferritin blood test checking iron stores, aimed at people with symptoms of tiredness or at higher risk of iron deficiency, such as those on plant-based diets or with heavy periods.
Mid-priced ferritin test, not the cheapest available
A single-marker finger-prick test measuring ferritin, commonly used to assess the body's iron stores, suited to anyone with symptoms of possible iron deficiency such as fatigue or hair loss.
Cheapest ferritin test in its group, by far
A rapid finger-prick test for ferritin (iron stores), giving a result in minutes to flag possible iron deficiency. Suits anyone with symptoms like fatigue or breathlessness who wants a quick first check.
