Medichecks Men's hormones

Testosterone and Cortisol Blood Test

A 3-marker blood test measuring testosterone, cortisol, and the ratio between them, hormones linked to energy, muscle recovery and the body's stress response. Aimed at men wanting a quick check on these two hormones together.

  • 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
3 days
Biomarkers
3
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Cortisol
  • Testosterone
  • Testosterone : cortisol

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
3 days
Biomarkers tested
3
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Male

What's tested

3 biomarkers as listed by Medichecks.

Adrenal hormones

  • Cortisol

Hormones

  • Testosterone
  • Testosterone : cortisol

About this test

This test measures three things: cortisol, testosterone and the ratio between them. Testosterone is the main male sex hormone and is also linked to muscle strength and mood, while cortisol is a stress hormone; looking at both together, and the balance between them, is commonly used to get a fuller picture of how stress may be affecting hormone levels than testosterone alone would give.

We don't have a directly comparable test listed for this exact combination, so we can't make a specific price or depth comparison here. Within the broader group of similarly sized men's hormone tests we track, this £72 price sits a little above the typical level for that group size, based on our data.

The score reflects strong marks for collection convenience, since an at-home finger-prick option is available alongside clinic-based collection, and for trust signals and results follow-up, since a doctor reviews the result. Clinical depth is more limited, since it checks only three related values rather than a wider hormone panel.

Who is it for?

This suits you if you specifically want to see testosterone and cortisol together, for example if you suspect stress is affecting your energy, mood or training recovery, and you don't need a wider hormone workup. If you want a broader look at male hormones instead of the stress angle, Medichecks' Testosterone, Free Testosterone and Oestradiol Blood Test (£69, 5 markers including SHBG) covers different ground, though it does not include cortisol.

How it works

This is a blood test that can be taken at home using a finger-prick sample, or by venous draw at a clinic or via a home nurse visit. After the lab processes the sample, a doctor reviews the results as part of the standard service, with a turnaround of around 3 days.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Can be taken at home with a finger-prick sample as well as in a clinic.
  • Turnaround of around 3 days.
  • Measures the testosterone-to-cortisol ratio, not just each hormone separately.

Cons

  • Checks only three related values, so it won't catch wider hormone issues.
  • No comparable test listed, so it's hard to judge whether £72 represents good value.
  • Priced a little above the typical cost for men's hormone tests of similar scope, based on our data.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Testosterone, cortisol and their ratio in one test
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

This £72 test measures testosterone, cortisol and the testosterone-to-cortisol ratio, hormones commonly linked to energy, muscle recovery and stress response. There's no comparable Medichecks or rival panel listed to weigh the price against, but it can be done with an at-home finger-prick sample if you'd rather avoid a clinic visit.

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 6.3/10

    3 biomarkers, placing it in the 30th percentile of mens hormones tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 8.0/10

    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 3 days, slower 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 5.9/10

    £72.00 against a median of £64.00 for the 27 similarly sized mens hormones tests we track (+13%).

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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