Medichecks Energy & fatigue

Advanced Tiredness and Fatigue Blood Test

A 26-marker blood test covering iron status, thyroid function, inflammation, vitamins and a full blood count, for people investigating ongoing tiredness or low energy.

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
In-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Results in
3 days
Biomarkers
26
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • MPV
  • Platelet count
  • HbA1c
  • hs-CRP
  • Ferritin
  • Iron
  • TIBC
  • Transferrin saturation
  • Haematocrit
  • Haemoglobin
  • MCH
  • MCHC
  • +14 more

Test specifications

Provider
Medichecks
Sample type
blood
Collection method
in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Turnaround time
3 days
Biomarkers tested
26
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

26 biomarkers as listed by Medichecks.

Clotting status

  • MPV
  • Platelet count

Diabetes

  • HbA1c

Inflammation

  • hs-CRP

Iron status

  • Ferritin
  • Iron
  • TIBC
  • Transferrin saturation

Red blood cells

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

Thyroid hormones

  • 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

This test measures iron status through ferritin, iron, TIBC and transferrin saturation, a full blood count, thyroid function via Free thyroxine and TSH, the inflammation marker hs-CRP, vitamin B12, folate and vitamin D, and blood sugar via HbA1c. Low iron, an underactive thyroid, vitamin deficiencies and low-grade inflammation are all common, treatable causes of ongoing tiredness, so checking them together can help narrow down what's behind persistent low energy.

There isn't yet a matched group of comparable fatigue tests in our tracking to benchmark this one against on price or depth, so we can't say how the £119 price or the 26 markers compare with named rivals.

The clinical depth score is at the top of the scale, reflecting the breadth of markers for a fatigue-specific panel. Trust signals score highly on the provider's Trustpilot rating, UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs and included doctor review, and results and follow-up scores well because a doctor reviews the results. Collection convenience is more middling, since it needs a clinic visit or nurse appointment rather than a home kit.

Who is it for?

This suits people who have been feeling persistently tired or low on energy and want to check for common contributors such as low iron, thyroid problems, vitamin deficiencies or inflammation, rather than guessing at the cause. The provider also offers an add-on qFIT test to check for hidden gut bleeding, a possible cause of iron deficiency. We don't have a comparable fatigue test in this group yet, so we can't point you to a cheaper or deeper alternative.

How it works

The sample is a venous blood draw, taken in-store at a clinic or via a home nurse visit; there's no at-home finger-prick option for this test. Once the sample reaches the lab, results are reviewed by a doctor and are typically ready within 3 days.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • 26 biomarkers covering iron, thyroid, inflammation and vitamins in one test
  • Full blood count included alongside the fatigue-specific markers
  • Doctor review of results included
  • Option to add a qFIT test to check for hidden gut bleeding

Cons

  • No comparable fatigue tests in our database yet to check the £119 price against
  • No at-home kit; you need a clinic visit or a booked home nurse
  • Provider does not state what the report itself looks like

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Fatigue panel covering iron, thyroid and full blood count
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Persistent tiredness can have several causes, and this 26-marker test checks iron levels, thyroid function, inflammation, vitamins and a full blood count to help narrow them down, for £119. There's no comparable fatigue test in our database yet to measure it against on price, though the panel is broad for this category. The main limitation is that it requires a clinic visit or nurse booking rather than an at-home kit.

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

    26 biomarkers, placing it in the 94th percentile of energy fatigue tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 9.0/10

    A blood sample taken at home by a visiting nurse or phlebotomist; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 3 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 6.0/10

    £119.00; no comparable tests to benchmark against yet.

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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