FSH

A single blood test measuring FSH, used to help assess fertility, unusual vaginal bleeding or possible pituitary conditions. It suits people investigating one of these specific concerns rather than needing a broad hormone panel.

  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
At-home finger-prick or Tasso autodraw or venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Results in
1 day
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • FSH

Test specifications

Sample type
blood
Collection method
at-home finger-prick or Tasso autodraw or venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Turnaround time
1 day
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.

Hormones

  • FSH

About this test

FSH, or follicle stimulating hormone, can be used to help assess fertility, investigate unusual vaginal bleeding, or look into possible pituitary conditions. This test measures FSH on its own rather than as part of a wider hormone panel, so how useful it is depends on what you are trying to find out.

Within its comparison group of FSH tests, this one sits exactly at the £60.25 median price. It costs more than Medichecks' £52 blood test and considerably more than Check My Body Health's £11.99 at-home menopause self-test, but it is far cheaper than Better2Know's clinic-based FSH test at £175, and somewhat below Better2Know's own home test kit at £69.95. Collection is flexible, with finger-prick at home, the Tasso autodraw device, a clinic visit or a nurse home visit all offered, and results back within one working day.

The listing states the biomarker, collection options, sample type and turnaround clearly, but does not include a fuller description of the test itself, which is reflected in a middling clarity score. Trust signals reflect Blue Horizon Medicals' 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 this is optional at checkout, not included as standard.

Who is it for?

This suits you if a GP or specialist has suggested checking FSH specifically, for example around fertility investigations, unusual bleeding patterns, or pituitary concerns, rather than needing a wider hormone panel. If cost matters most and you only need a basic reading, Medichecks' £52 test is cheaper for the same single marker.

If you are exploring fertility or menopause symptoms without a clear starting point, it is worth speaking to your GP first, since they can advise on whether FSH alone or a broader hormone panel is more appropriate.

How it works

You can provide a sample by finger-prick at home, using the Tasso autodraw device, by venous draw at a clinic, or through a nurse home visit, selecting your preferred option at checkout. Once the sample reaches the lab, FSH is measured and the results are reviewed by a doctor, with a turnaround of one working day.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Priced exactly at the £60.25 median for its comparison group.
  • Can be done via finger-prick, Tasso autodraw, in clinic or with a nurse home visit.
  • One working day from sample to result.

Cons

  • Listing does not include a fuller description of what FSH is used for beyond a single line.
  • Costs £8.25 more than Medichecks' equivalent £52 FSH test.
  • Doctor commentary is optional at checkout, not included as standard.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score FSH test sits exactly at the group median price
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

This is a single-marker FSH test, which can be used to help assess fertility, vaginal bleeding or possible pituitary conditions. At £60.25 it sits exactly at the median for its comparison group, cheaper than Better2Know's clinic-based version at £175 but more than Medichecks' £52 test and Check My Body Health's £11.99 menopause self-test. As a single marker, it does not include the other hormones that are often tested alongside FSH.

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 7.0/10

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

  • Clinical depth 7.5/10

    A single-marker test measuring exactly what it sets out to; depth is not the point of this comparison group.

  • Collection convenience 9.0/10

    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, in line with or faster than similar tests.

  • 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 6.5/10

    £60.25 against a comparison-group median of £60.25 (-0%).

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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Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Blood Test

Home or clinic FSH test, doctor-reviewed as standard

A single blood test measuring follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), commonly used to look into fertility, irregular periods or possible menopause. Includes an at-home finger-prick option, aimed at women wanting this one hormone checked.

  • At-home test
7.9 / 10

Follicle Stimulating Hormone Test

Most expensive FSH test in its comparison group

This clinic-based blood test checks follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), used to look at ovarian reserve and menstrual cycle regularity. It suits women who would rather have a venous sample taken at a clinic or nurse visit than test at home.

6.4 / 10