Pregnenolone

Pregnenolone is a steroid the body makes as a precursor to other steroid hormones, such as progesterone.

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
Venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Results in
20 days
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Pregnenolone

Test specifications

Sample type
blood
Collection method
venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Turnaround time
20 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.

  • Pregnenolone

About this test

Pregnenolone is a steroid the body makes as a precursor to other steroid hormones, such as progesterone.

Description provided by Blue Horizon Medicals.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

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 7.2/10

    1 biomarkers, placing it in the 45th percentile of hormones tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 4.0/10

    Requires a venous draw at a clinic; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 20 days.

  • Results and follow-up 7.0/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor.

  • Trust signals 7.5/10

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

  • Value for money 2.0/10

    £139.25 against a median of £62.25 for the 20 similarly sized hormones tests we track (+124%).

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