Pregnancy Blood Test

A single-marker blood test for beta-hCG, used to check for pregnancy earlier or more precisely than a urine test. Suits anyone testing at home who wants a quick result.

  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
  • Female
Sample
Blood
Collection
At-home finger-prick or in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Results in
2 days
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Beta-hCG

Test specifications

Provider
Medichecks
Sample type
blood
Collection method
at-home finger-prick or in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Turnaround time
2 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Female

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Medichecks.

Hormones

  • Beta-hCG

About this test

This test measures beta-hCG, a hormone produced during pregnancy. A blood test for beta-hCG is commonly used to check for pregnancy earlier than a urine test, or to look at hCG levels beyond a simple positive or negative result.

We do not have a comparison group of similar tests to benchmark this one against directly, so it is considered here against the wider set of fertility tests we track rather than named peers.

Value for money scores well, since £55 is about 29% below the £77.13 median for the 20 similarly sized fertility tests we track. Collection convenience scores at the top of the range because it can be done at home with a finger-prick kit, at a clinic or via a home nurse visit, with results back within 2 days. Clinical depth scores more modestly given it is a single marker, while trust signals and results and follow-up both score well.

Who is it for?

This suits anyone who wants an early or more sensitive pregnancy check than a home urine test, done from home with a finger-prick kit, with results back quickly.

We do not track a comparable single-marker pregnancy blood test from another provider to suggest as a cheaper alternative.

How it works

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 2 days, with a doctor's comment included as standard.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Priced about 29% below the £77.13 median for similarly sized fertility tests we track
  • At-home finger-prick option, so no clinic visit is required
  • Results returned within 2 days with a doctor's comment

Cons

  • Measures beta-hCG only, with no additional pregnancy hormone markers
  • We do not track a directly comparable test to check this price against

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score At-home beta-hCG pregnancy blood test, results in 2 days
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

This single-marker test measures beta-hCG, the hormone produced in pregnancy, for £55. It can be done at home with a finger-prick kit or at a clinic, with results back within 2 days, and every result includes a doctor's comment; we do not track a directly comparable test to weigh the price against.

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 6.0/10

    1 biomarkers, placing it in the 24th percentile of fertility tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 9.0/10

    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 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 7.9/10

    £55.00 against a median of £77.13 for the 20 similarly sized fertility tests we track (-29%).

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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