A 5-marker blood test measuring total and free testosterone, oestradiol, albumin and SHBG, giving more context on hormone balance than a total testosterone test alone. Aimed at men investigating symptoms of hormonal imbalance.
5 biomarkers as listed by Medichecks.
This panel measures total testosterone, free testosterone (calculated), oestradiol, albumin and SHBG. Looking at free testosterone and SHBG alongside the total value gives more context on how much of the hormone is available for the body to use, which single testosterone tests don't capture, and is commonly used when investigating symptoms such as low libido, reduced muscle mass or fertility concerns in men, as well as related symptoms in women.
Within the male hormone panel comparison group we track, this test is mid-priced but below-median on depth: its £69 price sits 13% below the £79 group median, but its 5 markers fall short of the group's median of 8. Cheaper alternatives from Randox (£46 and £48, both 8 markers) and YorkTest (£55, 8 markers) all cover more ground for less money, while Medichecks' own Male Hormone Blood Test (£79, 10 markers) offers more depth for a higher price.
The score reflects reasonable value for money given the below-median price, and full marks for collection convenience, since it's available as an at-home finger-prick test. Clinical depth scores lower, reflecting the below-median marker count for this comparison group.
This suits you if you specifically want free testosterone and SHBG alongside the total testosterone and oestradiol values, and you're comfortable with a slightly narrower marker list in exchange for a below-median price. If you mainly want to keep costs as low as possible while covering more markers, Randox's Male Hormone Test (£48, 8 markers) or Male Hormone Quickdraw (£46, 8 markers) are both cheaper and broader, and if you want more depth than either option, Medichecks' own Male Hormone Blood Test (£79, 10 markers) covers more ground for a higher price.
You can take this test at home with a finger-prick sample, or have it done at a clinic, by a home nurse visit, or via a venous draw; Medichecks recommends the venous method to avoid contamination from testosterone gels, creams or contact with contaminated surfaces. The lab processes the sample and a doctor reviews the result, with a turnaround of around 2 days.
At £69, this 5-marker panel checks total and free testosterone, oestradiol, albumin and SHBG, and comes in 13% below the £79 median price for the male hormone panels we track, though it covers fewer markers than that group's median of 8. Cheaper peers such as Randox's Male Hormone Test (£48, 8 markers) and YorkTest's Male Hormones Test (£55, 8 markers) offer both a lower price and more markers, so this test's main appeal is the specific combination of free testosterone and SHBG alongside the total value.
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.
5 biomarkers against a median of 8 across the 15 tests in its 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 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 4.5 from 2,477 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); doctor review as standard; trading 25+ years.
£69.00 against a comparison-group median of £79.00 (-13%).
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 Male hormone panel comparison group. See how it stacks up against equivalent tests from other providers.
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