Medichecks Men's health

Skin IQ Blood Test

Your skin says a lot about what's going on inside. The Skin Blood Test helps you uncover the hidden factors that affect how your skin looks and feels, from hormones and stress to nutrition and inflammation.

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
In-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Results in
16 days
Biomarkers
50
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Cortisol
  • MPV
  • Platelet count
  • HbA1c
  • Free androgen index
  • Free testosterone - calc
  • FSH
  • LH
  • Oestradiol
  • Testosterone
  • hs-CRP
  • Ferritin
  • +38 more

Test specifications

Provider
Medichecks
Sample type
blood
Collection method
in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Turnaround time
16 days
Biomarkers tested
50
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

50 biomarkers as listed by Medichecks.

Adrenal hormones

  • Cortisol

Clotting status

  • MPV
  • Platelet count

Diabetes

  • HbA1c

Hormones

  • Free androgen index
  • Free testosterone - calc
  • FSH
  • LH
  • Oestradiol
  • Testosterone

Inflammation

  • hs-CRP

Iron status

  • Ferritin
  • Iron
  • TIBC
  • Transferrin saturation
  • UBIC

Kidney health

  • Creatinine
  • eGFR
  • Urea

Liver health

  • ALP
  • ALT
  • Bilirubin
  • Gamma GT

Minerals

  • Magnesium - serum
  • Zinc

Omega fatty acids

  • ARA : EPA
  • Omega 3 index

Proteins

  • Albumin
  • Globulin
  • SHBG
  • Total protein

Red blood cells

  • Haematocrit
  • Haemoglobin
  • MCH
  • MCHC
  • MCV
  • RDW
  • Red cell count

Thyroid hormones

  • Free T3
  • Free thyroxine
  • TSH

Vitamins

  • Folate - serum
  • Vitamin B12 - active
  • Vitamin D

White blood cells

  • Basophils
  • Eosinophils
  • Lymphocytes
  • Monocytes
  • Neutrophils
  • White cell count

About this test

Your skin says a lot about what's going on inside. The Skin Blood Test helps you uncover the hidden factors that affect how your skin looks and feels, from hormones and stress to nutrition and inflammation. Whether you're dealing with breakouts, dryness, or simply want more glow, it gives you real insight to help you support your skin with smarter skincare, diet, and lifestyle choices.

Description provided by Medichecks.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

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 10.0/10

    50 biomarkers, placing it in the 100th percentile of mens health tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 4.0/10

    Requires a venous draw at a clinic; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 16 days.

  • Results and follow-up 7.0/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor.

  • 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 6.0/10

    £249.00; no comparable tests to benchmark against yet.

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