A single HbA1c blood test that measures your average blood glucose over the past three months, commonly used to assess pre-diabetes and diabetes risk.
1 biomarker as listed by Thriva.
This test measures HbA1c (glycated haemoglobin), which reflects your average blood glucose levels over roughly the last three months. It is commonly used to assess your risk of pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes, including in people with risk factors such as being over 45, a family history of diabetes, PCOS, or carrying excess weight.
Within the HbA1c comparison group, all 8 tests measure the same single marker, so the differences come down to price. At £51.30 this sits above the £46 group median, roughly 12% higher, and well above Monitor My Health's equivalent test at £32. It is, however, cheaper than options such as Bluecrest Wellness's Advanced Diabetes test at £65.
Scores here mostly reflect provider-level factors: full marks for collection convenience, since you can test at home or add a nurse visit with results in around two days, and for trust signals, based on Thriva's Trustpilot rating, lab accreditation, CQC registration and doctor review as standard. Clinical depth scores reasonably as a single-marker test judged on measuring what it sets out to.
This suits you if you want a quick, doctor-reviewed check on your diabetes risk, for example if you are over 45, have a family history of diabetes, or have other risk factors such as PCOS or high blood pressure.
If price is the priority, Monitor My Health offers the same single HbA1c marker for £32, £19.30 less than this test. Choose Thriva's version if you would rather use a provider you already test with, or want the option of a nurse-taken sample.
This is a blood test measuring a single marker, HbA1c. You can collect a sample yourself at home with a finger-prick kit, or pay an extra £60 for a nurse to take a venous sample. Results are typically ready within 2 days, and a doctor reviews them before your report is sent to you.
This is a single HbA1c blood test measuring your average blood glucose over roughly the past three months. At £51.30 it costs about 12% more than the £46 median for comparable HbA1c tests, with Monitor My Health offering the same single marker for £32. It only measures one marker, so it will not identify a specific cause if your result is out of range.
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.
A single-marker test measuring exactly what it sets out to; depth is not the point of this comparison group.
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 2 days, in line with or faster than similar tests.
Results are reviewed by a doctor; the provider does not describe the report format.
Trustpilot 4.6 from 3,195 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 / ISO 17025 partner labs); CQC registered; doctor review as standard; trading 11+ years.
£51.30 against a comparison-group median of £46.00 (+12%).
Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.
This test belongs to our HbA1c test comparison group. See how it stacks up against equivalent tests from other providers.
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Cheapest HbA1c diabetes test we compare
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HbA1c test near median price with flexible collection
Measures HbA1c, a marker of average blood glucose over recent weeks, using a finger-prick, clinic or nurse home visit blood sample; suited to people wanting to monitor blood sugar control or as a step toward assessing type 2 diabetes.
Same single marker as rivals, priced above most
A single HbA1c blood test measuring average blood sugar over roughly the past three months, commonly used to assess risk of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.
Mid-priced HbA1c check, but Monitor My Health is cheaper
This single-marker blood test measures HbA1c, your average blood sugar over roughly the past two to three months, used to help flag pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes risk. Suits anyone with risk factors or symptoms wanting a quick check.
