A 5-marker hormone panel used to help assess patterns linked to polycystic ovary syndrome, such as irregular periods or acne. Suits an affordable first check, done at home.
5 biomarkers as listed by Medichecks.
This test measures five hormone markers: free androgen index, FSH, LH, testosterone and SHBG. These are commonly used together to look at hormone patterns linked to polycystic ovary syndrome, alongside symptoms such as irregular periods or acne, and any results are best discussed with a GP.
Within its comparison group of five PCOS tests, this is the cheapest, at £76, just ahead of MyHealthChecked's equivalent test (£79, 4 markers). It covers fewer markers than Thriva's PCOS blood test (£135, 18 markers), Forth's PCOS Home Blood Test Kit (£165, 17 markers) and Medichecks' own Advanced Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Blood Test (£219, 19 markers), which test against a group median of 17 markers.
It scores very well for value for money, given the price sits 44% below the group median, and for collection convenience, since it can be done at home with a finger-prick kit as well as at a clinic. Clinical depth scores more moderately, reflecting the smaller marker count against its peers, while trust signals and results and follow-up both score well, with every result reviewed by a doctor.
This suits anyone who wants an affordable first check of PCOS-related hormones, such as irregular periods, acne or weight changes, done from home with a finger-prick kit, and who is happy to discuss the results with a GP afterwards.
If you want a deeper hormone panel and are willing to pay more, Thriva's PCOS blood test (£135, 18 markers), Forth's PCOS Home Blood Test Kit (£165, 17 markers) or Medichecks' own Advanced Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Blood Test (£219, 19 markers) all cover substantially more markers.
You can collect a sample at home with a finger-prick kit, or have a venous blood draw at an in-store clinic or via a home nurse visit. Medichecks states results are returned within 4 days, with a doctor's comment included as standard.
At £76, this is the cheapest of the five PCOS tests we track in this comparison group, including Medichecks' own Advanced Polycystic Ovary Syndrome test (£219, 19 markers). It measures 5 hormone markers against a group median of 17, so it trades some depth for price, and you can test at home with a finger-prick kit, with results back within 4 days and a doctor's comment included.
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 17 across the 5 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 4 days, slower 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.
£76.00 against a comparison-group median of £135.00 (-44%).
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 PCOS test comparison group. See how it stacks up against equivalent tests from other providers.
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Near-deepest PCOS panel, cheaper than the other deep options
An 18-marker blood test covering testosterone, thyroid, blood sugar and cholesterol, for checking hormone and metabolic markers linked to PCOS.
Deep PCOS panel, but pricier than most peers
A blood test covering 19 biomarkers across hormones, cholesterol, thyroid function and blood proteins, for women investigating symptoms of PCOS or managing an existing diagnosis.
Priced above Thriva's deeper PCOS panel
A 17-marker panel measuring hormones commonly linked to PCOS, including AMH, testosterone, LH, FSH, oestradiol and prolactin.
Cheaper than most PCOS tests, but also the shallowest
Measures four hormones (FSH, LH, SHBG and testosterone) linked to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), with GP-reviewed results. Suits women who suspect PCOS and want an initial indication before seeing a doctor.
