Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Blood Test

Measures four hormones (FSH, LH, SHBG and testosterone) linked to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), with GP-reviewed results. Suits women who suspect PCOS and want an initial indication before seeing a doctor.

  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
  • Female
Sample
Blood
Collection
At-home finger-prick, posted to lab
Results in
2–3 days
Biomarkers
4
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Sex-hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)
  • Luteinising Hormone (LH)
  • Testosterone
  • Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Test specifications

Sample type
blood
Collection method
at-home finger-prick, posted to lab
Turnaround time
2–3 days
Biomarkers tested
4
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Female

What's tested

4 biomarkers as listed by MyHealthChecked.

Female Hormone

  • Sex-hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)

Hormone Health Markers

  • Luteinising Hormone (LH)

Hormones

  • Testosterone

Male Hormone

  • Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

About this test

This test measures four hormones associated with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinising hormone (LH), sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) and testosterone. PCOS symptoms can include irregular or absent periods, unwanted hair growth and weight gain, and the provider notes the test should be taken in the morning, on day three of your cycle if you are still having periods.

Among the comparable PCOS tests we track, prices run from £76 to £219, with a median of 17 markers across the group. This £79 test tests only four markers, and Medichecks' equivalent test costs less, at £76, while testing five.

The value for money score is strong given this sits well below the £135 group median, but clinical depth scores low because the group typically tests far more markers, with a median of 17. Results and follow-up scores well because a GP reviews the results and provides recommendations.

Who is it for?

This suits women who suspect they may have PCOS and want an initial, GP-reviewed hormone check before seeing a doctor, without paying for a much larger panel. Medichecks' Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Blood Test costs less, at £76, and tests one more marker; if you want a considerably deeper panel, Thriva's PCOS blood test covers 18 markers for £135. This test cannot diagnose PCOS on its own.

How it works

You take a finger-prick blood sample at home, timed for the morning and, if you are still having periods, day three of your cycle, then post it to MyHealthChecked's UK laboratory. Results are ready in 2 to 3 working days, and a GP reviews them and provides recommendations.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Priced 41% below the £135 median of the comparable PCOS tests we track
  • Covers the four hormones most associated with PCOS symptoms
  • Results are reviewed by a GP before you receive recommendations

Cons

  • Medichecks' equivalent test is cheaper (£76) and tests one more marker
  • Tests far fewer markers than the group median of 17
  • Cannot diagnose PCOS on its own

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Cheaper than most PCOS tests, but also the shallowest
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

For £79, this test measures four hormones (FSH, LH, SHBG and testosterone) associated with PCOS, with GP-reviewed results and recommendations. It costs 41% less than the £135 median of the four comparable PCOS tests we track, though Medichecks' equivalent test is cheaper still at £76 and tests five markers rather than four.

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 9.0/10

    The listing publishes a detailed 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 6.0/10

    4 biomarkers against a median of 17 across the 5 tests in its comparison group.

  • Collection convenience 6.0/10

    A finger-prick sample you take at home; 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 5.0/10

    Trustpilot 4.4 from 7,844 reviews.

  • Value for money 9.4/10

    £79.00 against a comparison-group median of £135.00 (-41%).

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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PCOS blood test

Near-deepest PCOS panel, cheaper than the other deep options

An 18-marker blood test covering testosterone, thyroid, blood sugar and cholesterol, for checking hormone and metabolic markers linked to PCOS.

  • At-home test
8.6 / 10