A single-marker blood test measuring prostate specific antigen, aimed at men monitoring prostate health, including those over 50 or with a family history of prostate cancer.
1 biomarker as listed by Forth.
Prostate specific antigen, or PSA, is a protein that can rise for several reasons, including prostate enlargement or inflammation as well as prostate cancer, so a raised reading on its own does not diagnose anything; it is commonly used as a first step that may lead to further investigation with a GP. Forth positions this test for men over 45 to 50, men of black ethnicity, or those with a strong family history of prostate cancer, reflecting groups at higher statistical risk.
Among the eight PSA tests we track, this sits in the middle of the price range: £49 against a group median of £59. Medichecks charges £45 for the same single marker, and Randox Health offers two versions at £33 and £46. At the cheaper end, Check My Body Health's Prostate Health Self-Test costs £14.99, though it is a self-test rather than a lab-analysed blood test with a doctor review.
value for money scores reasonably well, 17% below the group median. Collection is flexible across four methods, and results are reviewed by a doctor within 2 days, which several of the cheaper peers do not state.
This suits men in the groups Forth flags as higher risk, including those over 45 to 50, of black ethnicity, or with a strong family history of prostate cancer, who want a doctor-reviewed PSA check. If you want the same marker for less, Medichecks charges £45 and Randox Health as little as £33, though you should check whether either includes a doctor review of the result. Always discuss a raised PSA result with a GP rather than relying on the number alone.
Collect your sample using an at-home finger-prick kit, Forth's AutoDraw device, a home nurse visit, or a venous draw at a partner clinic. The lab measures your PSA level, and a doctor reviews the result before it is released to you. Results are typically available within 2 days.
At £49, this single-marker PSA test is 17% below the £59 median across the eight PSA tests we compare. Medichecks offers the same marker for £45, £4 less, while cheaper still is Randox Health at £33. Forth's version includes a doctor review and results in 2 days.
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.
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; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 2 days, in line with or faster than similar tests.
Results are reviewed by a doctor; the provider does not describe the report format.
Trustpilot 4.2 from 1,727 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); doctor review as standard; trading 10+ years.
£49.00 against a comparison-group median of £59.00 (-17%).
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 PSA test comparison group. See how it stacks up against equivalent tests from other providers.
PSA test priced at the group's £59 median
A single blood test measuring prostate specific antigen (PSA), a marker commonly used to help assess prostate cancer risk. Suited to men aged 45 and over, or 40 and over if at higher risk, as part of regular monitoring.
Cheaper than most PSA tests we track, but not the cheapest
Measures PSA, a protein produced by the prostate, commonly used to assess prostate health. Suited to those in a higher-risk group by age, ethnicity or family history.
Mid-priced single-marker PSA test
A single-marker blood test measuring PSA, used to help assess prostate health and flag levels that may need further investigation by a GP.
Cheapest PSA self-test in the comparison group
A rapid at-home finger-prick blood test for PSA, a marker commonly used to help assess prostate health, particularly in men over 50.
Below-median PSA test price with no routine doctor review
A single blood test that measures PSA, a protein linked to prostate health, for men who want a quick baseline reading or to track changes over time.
At-home PSA kit, £13 pricier than Randox's clinic test
An at-home version of Randox's PSA blood test, collected with a device that draws blood from the upper arm rather than a finger-prick, for men who want to avoid a clinic visit.
Priced above most named PSA test competitors
This is a home finger-prick blood test that measures PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen), a marker commonly used to assess prostate health. It suits men who want a private, at-home check, particularly if they have urinary symptoms.
Widest collection choice, priciest named PSA test we track
PSA (prostate specific antigen) is a blood marker commonly used to help assess prostate health in men. It suits men who want to monitor this marker, for example as part of a wider men's health check, alongside advice from a GP for any symptoms.
Most expensive PSA test among its named peers
This is a clinic-based or home-nurse blood test measuring PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen), a marker commonly used to assess prostate health. It suits men who prefer a clinician to take the sample rather than testing at home.
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.
PSA test priced at the group's £59 median
A single blood test measuring prostate specific antigen (PSA), a marker commonly used to help assess prostate cancer risk. Suited to men aged 45 and over, or 40 and over if at higher risk, as part of regular monitoring.
Cheaper than most PSA tests we track, but not the cheapest
Measures PSA, a protein produced by the prostate, commonly used to assess prostate health. Suited to those in a higher-risk group by age, ethnicity or family history.
Mid-priced single-marker PSA test
A single-marker blood test measuring PSA, used to help assess prostate health and flag levels that may need further investigation by a GP.
Cheapest PSA self-test in the comparison group
A rapid at-home finger-prick blood test for PSA, a marker commonly used to help assess prostate health, particularly in men over 50.
