PSA, or prostate-specific antigen, is a protein produced by the prostate that is commonly used to build a picture of prostate health over time. The provider notes that PSA levels can shift with age, family history, an enlarged prostate, prostatitis, urinary infections, recent exercise, sexual activity and certain medications, so a single reading is best read in that context rather than in isolation. If you have urinary symptoms such as more frequent urination, a weak flow, or needing to get up at night, the provider recommends speaking to a healthcare professional rather than relying on this test alone.
Against the seven other PSA tests in our comparison data, this one is priced well below the £59 median. It undercuts Medichecks (£45), Forth (£49), Selph (£59), Thriva (£65), Better2Know (£75) and Bluecrest Wellness (£85), and even Randox's own at-home Quickdraw version of the same test, which costs £46. Only Check My Body Health's Prostate Health Self-Test, at £14.99, is cheaper.
The scores reflect this trade-off. Value for money is very strong, roughly 44% below the group median. Clinical depth is treated as a single-marker test doing exactly what it sets out to, with depth not really the point for this comparison group. Collection convenience is middling, since it still needs a clinic visit even though results come back in 2 days. Results and follow-up score lower because the results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard.
Who is it for?
This suits men who want a quick, low-cost PSA reading, whether as part of routine monitoring, because of a family history of prostate cancer, or simply to establish a baseline as they get older. If you would rather avoid a clinic visit, Randox's own at-home Quickdraw version of this test costs £46 and uses a similar single PSA marker. If price is the only concern and a self-test format works for you, Check My Body Health's Prostate Health Self-Test is cheaper still at £14.99. Anyone with urinary symptoms should see a GP rather than treat this test as a substitute.
How it works
You attend a Randox Health clinic for a venous blood draw. No physical examination or GP referral is needed to book it. The sample is sent to the lab and results are available within 2 days of arrival, though they are not reviewed by a doctor as standard.