Medichecks Hormones

Insulin Like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1) Blood Test

A single blood test measuring IGF-1, a marker of growth hormone activity, requiring a clinic visit in London rather than a home or postal sample.

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
In-store clinic
Results in
5 days
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • IGF-1

Test specifications

Provider
Medichecks
Sample type
blood
Collection method
in-store clinic
Turnaround time
5 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Medichecks.

Hormones

  • IGF-1

About this test

This test measures IGF-1, a marker of growth hormone activity that plays a role in muscle growth, metabolism and overall development. It is a single biomarker, so it gives one data point rather than a wider hormone picture.

At £149, this test is priced 139% above the £62.25 median for the 20 similarly sized hormone tests we track, the biggest such gap among the Medichecks tests covered in this fact sheet. Clinical depth is around the middle of the pack for hormone tests in general, in the 45th percentile. Collection also requires a venous draw at the Inuvi Clinic in London, since the sample cannot be posted, and results take 5 days.

The overall score is held back mainly by value for money and collection convenience, the two lowest-scoring criteria here. Trust signals still score well, based on Medichecks' Trustpilot rating and doctor review included with every test, but on price and convenience this is one of the weaker tests in the range we cover for this provider.

Who is it for?

This suits people who specifically want to check IGF-1 as a growth hormone marker, most likely on a doctor's advice, and who are able to attend the Inuvi Clinic in London for a venous draw.

Because this test is priced well above the median for similarly sized hormone tests in our data, it may be worth asking a GP whether the same marker can be arranged another way before booking directly.

How it works

You need to visit the Inuvi Clinic in London for a venous blood draw, as the sample is not suitable for posting. The lab measures IGF-1 from the sample, and a doctor reviews the result as standard. Turnaround is 5 days from when the sample reaches the lab.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Doctor review included with the result as standard.
  • Single, clearly defined biomarker with no ambiguity about what's being tested.
  • Listing clearly states the clinic location and that a venous draw is required before you book.

Cons

  • Priced 139% above the £62.25 median for similarly sized hormone tests we track.
  • No at-home option; you must attend the Inuvi Clinic in London for a venous draw.
  • 5-day turnaround, slower than several other Medichecks tests.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Poor value against similarly sized hormone tests
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Costing £149, this single-marker IGF-1 test is priced 139% above the £62.25 median for the 20 similarly sized hormone tests we track. You need to visit Inuvi Clinic in London for a venous draw, since the sample cannot be posted, and results take 5 days with a doctor's review.

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 8.0/10

    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.

  • Clinical depth 7.2/10

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

  • Collection convenience 3.0/10

    Requires a visit to a clinic; results in around 5 days, slower 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 9.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.5 from 2,477 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); doctor review as standard; trading 25+ years.

  • Value for money 2.0/10

    £149.00 against a median of £62.25 for the 20 similarly sized hormones tests we track (+139%).

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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