Medichecks Hormones

Oestrone Blood Test

Measures oestrone, one of the three main forms of oestrogen and the dominant one after menopause, to help build a picture of your hormonal health. Suits postmenopausal hormone monitoring rather than general hormone screening.

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
In-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Results in
6 days
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Oestrone

Test specifications

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

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Medichecks.

Hormones

  • Oestrone

About this test

Oestrone is one of the three main forms of oestrogen and becomes the dominant one after menopause, so this test is aimed at understanding hormonal status in that context rather than general fertility or cycle tracking. It measures a single marker, giving a focused rather than broad view of your hormones.

As a single-biomarker test it sits around the middle of hormones tests we track for clinical depth, but its price stands out: at £199 it costs more than three times the £62.25 median for similarly sized hormones tests, a large enough gap to significantly weigh down its overall value-for-money score. There is also no at-home collection option; you need a venous draw at a clinic or a home nurse visit, with results typically back within 6 days.

Trust signals remain strong, reflecting Medichecks' Trustpilot record, UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs and doctor review included with every result, but they cannot fully offset how expensive this particular test is relative to similarly sized hormone tests in our data.

Who is it for?

This suits you if you specifically need to check oestrone, for example as part of understanding postmenopausal hormonal health, and single-marker precision matters more to you than price. It is not the test to pick if you want a broader hormone panel or are working to a budget.

Given how far its price sits above the £62.25 median for similarly sized hormones tests we track, it is worth checking whether a broader panel that includes oestrone alongside other hormones would suit your needs better and offer more value. We do not have a directly comparable single-marker oestrone test from another provider on file to weigh it against.

How it works

This is a blood test collected by venous draw, either at a Medichecks clinic or via a home nurse visit; an at-home finger-prick option is not offered for this test. The lab analyses the sample for oestrone, with results typically ready within 6 days. Every result is reviewed by a doctor before you receive it.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Specifically measures oestrone, useful if you need this exact marker rather than a broader panel.
  • Home nurse visit offered instead of travelling to a clinic in person.
  • Doctor review included, same as Medichecks' other tests.

Cons

  • £199 for one biomarker, more than three times the £62.25 median for similar hormones tests we track.
  • No at-home finger-prick option; you need a venous draw at a clinic or a nurse visit.
  • Turnaround of around 6 days, slower than several other Medichecks hormone tests.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Single-marker oestrone test, priced well above median
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Oestrone, the dominant form of oestrogen after menopause, is the single marker measured in this blood test. At £199 it costs more than three times the £62.25 median for similarly sized hormones tests we track, and it requires a venous draw at a clinic or home nurse visit rather than an at-home kit.

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 8.0/10

    A blood sample taken at home by a visiting nurse or phlebotomist; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 6 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

    £199.00 against a median of £62.25 for the 20 similarly sized hormones tests we track (+220%).

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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