Medichecks Men's hormones

Testosterone and Oestradiol Blood Test

A 2-marker blood test measuring testosterone and oestradiol, hormones linked to muscle mass, libido, mood and reproductive health. Aimed at men investigating hormonal balance or the effects of ageing on these levels.

  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
  • Male
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
2
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Oestradiol
  • Testosterone

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
2
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Male

What's tested

2 biomarkers as listed by Medichecks.

Hormones

  • Oestradiol
  • Testosterone

About this test

This test measures testosterone and oestradiol, two hormones commonly looked at together when investigating symptoms such as low libido, mood changes or the effects of ageing on hormone levels, in men and women alike. Checking both hormones side by side gives more context than measuring testosterone on its own.

We don't have a directly comparable test in our data to weigh this one against on price or depth; within the wider group of similarly sized men's hormone tests we track, its £64 price sits close to, though a little above, the typical level for that group size.

The score reflects excellent marks for collection convenience, since it can be taken at home as well as at a clinic or by home nurse visit, with results back in around 2 days, and strong marks for trust signals and results follow-up. Clinical depth is more limited, reflecting that it checks only two hormones rather than a wider panel.

Who is it for?

This suits you if you specifically want to see testosterone and oestradiol together, for example when investigating symptoms of hormonal imbalance or changes linked to ageing, without paying for a wider hormone panel. Medichecks recommends a venous blood draw rather than the at-home finger-prick option for this test, to reduce the risk of the sample picking up contamination from hormone gels, creams or contaminated surfaces, so if that's a concern for you, a clinic visit may give a more reliable result than the home kit.

How it works

You can take this test at home with a finger-prick sample, or have it done at a clinic, by a home nurse visit, or via a venous draw; Medichecks recommends the venous collection method specifically to avoid contamination from hormone gels, creams or contact with contaminated surfaces. The lab processes the sample and a doctor reviews the result, with a turnaround of around 2 days.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Finger-prick sample can be done at home, without a mandatory clinic visit.
  • Fast turnaround of around 2 days.
  • Measures testosterone and oestradiol together rather than in separate tests.

Cons

  • Provider recommends a venous draw over the at-home kit to avoid contamination risk.
  • Checks only two hormones, so it won't catch wider hormonal or metabolic issues.
  • No directly comparable panel listed, so the £64 price is hard to weigh up.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Two-hormone at-home check: testosterone and oestradiol
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

This £64 test measures testosterone and oestradiol together, hormones linked to muscle mass, libido, mood and the effects of ageing. It scores highly for collection convenience, since it can be done at home with a finger-prick sample, though Medichecks recommends a venous draw instead to avoid contamination from hormone gels or creams. There's no directly comparable panel listed to check 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 6.1/10

    2 biomarkers, placing it in the 26th percentile of mens hormones 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 6.1/10

    £64.00 against a median of £59.00 for the 19 similarly sized mens hormones tests we track (+8%).

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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