Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Test

A single blood test that measures PSA, a protein linked to prostate health, for men who want a quick baseline reading or to track changes over time.

  • Male
Sample
Blood
Collection
Venous draw at clinic
Results in
2 days
Biomarkers
1
Tests for
  • Prostate specific antigen (PSA)

Test specifications

Sample type
blood
Collection method
venous draw at clinic
Turnaround time
2 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
No
Gender focus
Male

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Randox Health.

  • Prostate specific antigen (PSA)

About this test

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.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Priced well below the £59 median for comparable PSA tests
  • Results in 2 days, one of the faster turnarounds in its group
  • No physical examination or GP referral needed to book it
  • Simple single-marker result that is easy to compare against future tests

Cons

  • Results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard
  • Requires a clinic visit for a venous draw rather than an at-home kit
  • Check My Body Health offers a cheaper self-test option at £14.99
  • Provider advises seeing a GP anyway if you have urinary symptoms

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Below-median PSA test price with no routine doctor review
Editorial confidence: 9.5/10

This clinic-based blood test measures PSA on its own, with results back in 2 days. At £33 it sits well below the £59 median we see across comparable PSA tests, though Check My Body Health's self-test undercuts it further at £14.99. Results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard.

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 7.5/10

    A single-marker test measuring exactly what it sets out to; depth is not the point of this comparison group.

  • Collection convenience 4.0/10

    Requires a venous draw at a clinic; results in around 2 days, in line with or faster than similar tests.

  • Results and follow-up 3.0/10

    Results are not doctor-reviewed and no consultation is included; the provider does not describe the report format.

  • Trust signals 9.0/10

    Trustpilot 4.6 from 29,705 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 (Randox Clinical Laboratory Services, lab 9329)); CQC registered.

  • Value for money 9.6/10

    £33.00 against a comparison-group median of £59.00 (-44%).

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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