Checks your level of prolactin, a hormone linked to reproductive health, thyroid function and the pituitary gland. Useful if you have symptoms such as low libido, irregular periods or unexplained fatigue.
1 biomarker as listed by Medichecks.
Prolactin is a hormone that plays a role in reproductive health in both men and women. Raised levels can point to a hormonal imbalance, thyroid problems or a pituitary gland issue, which is why this test is used by people investigating fertility concerns, low libido, irregular periods or unexplained fatigue.
Within the prolactin tests we track, this is the cheapest option at £45, compared with £55 for Better2Know's Pituitary Cancer Prolactin Home Test Kit, £64.25 for Blue Horizon Medicals' Prolactin test and £135 for Better2Know's separate Prolactin Test. All four measure the same single marker, so the main differences between them come down to price, collection options and how quickly you get your result.
The test scores well overall. It does well for collection convenience, since it can be done at home with a finger-prick sample, in a clinic, with a venous draw, or via a home nurse visit, with results back in two days. Value for money is strong given the price sits well below the median for this comparison group. Clinical depth is scored on its own terms, since a single-marker test is judged on doing exactly what it sets out to do rather than on breadth. Trust signals reflect Medichecks' Trustpilot rating, its accredited partner labs, and that every test includes a doctor's comment.
This suits you if you want a quick, low-cost check of a single hormone linked to fertility, libido or unexplained symptoms such as fatigue or irregular periods, and you want a doctor to comment on the result. If these symptoms are ongoing, it's also worth seeing a GP alongside taking this test. The flexible collection options, including a home nurse visit, make it a practical choice if you would rather not travel to a clinic.
If you specifically want a home test kit and price is not the deciding factor, Better2Know's Pituitary Cancer Prolactin Home Test Kit is a like-for-like alternative at £55, though it costs £10 more than this Medichecks test. Blue Horizon Medicals' Prolactin test and Better2Know's separate Prolactin Test both cost more still for the same single marker.
This is a blood test. You can collect your own sample at home using a finger-prick kit, visit a Medichecks clinic for a venous draw, arrange a home nurse visit, or attend a clinic in person. Once your sample reaches the lab, it is processed by one of Medichecks' partner labs. Results are typically ready within 2 days, and every test includes a review by a doctor.
Priced at £45, this single-marker prolactin test undercuts all three comparable prolactin tests we track, which range from £55 to £135. It includes a doctor's review and can be done from home with a finger-prick sample, though as a single-marker test it won't give wider hormone context.
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.
A single-marker test measuring exactly what it sets out to; depth is not the point of this 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.
£45.00 against a comparison-group median of £59.63 (-25%).
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 Prolactin test comparison group. See how it stacks up against equivalent tests from other providers.
Modest premium over peers, widest choice of collection
Prolactin measures a hormone released by the pituitary gland, tested here from an at-home finger-prick, Tasso device or clinic blood draw. It suits people investigating pituitary or hormone balance alongside other tests.
Below-average priced prolactin test, not the cheapest
Measures prolactin, a pituitary hormone linked to symptoms such as irregular periods, low sex drive and unexplained breast milk production. Suits anyone with these symptoms who wants a quick, single-marker check without a full hormone panel.
More than double the cost of Better2Know's own home kit
This is a clinic-based blood test measuring prolactin, a pituitary hormone linked to symptoms such as irregular periods, reduced sex drive or unexplained breast milk production. It suits people investigating these symptoms who prefer a clinic appointment.
Modest premium over peers, widest choice of collection
Prolactin measures a hormone released by the pituitary gland, tested here from an at-home finger-prick, Tasso device or clinic blood draw. It suits people investigating pituitary or hormone balance alongside other tests.
Below-average priced prolactin test, not the cheapest
Measures prolactin, a pituitary hormone linked to symptoms such as irregular periods, low sex drive and unexplained breast milk production. Suits anyone with these symptoms who wants a quick, single-marker check without a full hormone panel.
More than double the cost of Better2Know's own home kit
This is a clinic-based blood test measuring prolactin, a pituitary hormone linked to symptoms such as irregular periods, reduced sex drive or unexplained breast milk production. It suits people investigating these symptoms who prefer a clinic appointment.
