PCOS blood test

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

  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
  • Female
Sample
Blood
Collection
At-home finger-prick or nurse-taken venous sample (£60 extra)
Results in
2 days
Biomarkers
18
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Cholesterol
  • Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio
  • Triglyceride/HDL ratio
  • Testosterone (free or unbound)
  • Free thyroxine (FT4)
  • Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
  • HDL cholesterol
  • LDL cholesterol
  • Non-HDL cholesterol
  • Triglycerides
  • HbA1c
  • Follicle-stimulating hormone
  • +6 more

Test specifications

Provider
Thriva
Sample type
blood
Collection method
at-home finger-prick or nurse-taken venous sample (£60 extra)
Turnaround time
2 days
Biomarkers tested
18
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Female

What's tested

18 biomarkers as listed by Thriva.

Advanced Lipid Profile (with Apolipoproteins)

  • Cholesterol
  • Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio
  • Triglyceride/HDL ratio

Advanced Testosterone (total and free)

  • Testosterone (free or unbound)

Advanced Thyroid Profile (with antibodies)

  • Free thyroxine (FT4)
  • Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

Cholesterol status

  • HDL cholesterol
  • LDL cholesterol
  • Non-HDL cholesterol
  • Triglycerides

Diabetes

  • HbA1c

Hormones

  • Follicle-stimulating hormone
  • Free androgen index
  • Testosterone

Male Hormone

  • Luteinising Hormone

Proteins

  • Albumin
  • SHBG

Vitamins

  • Vitamin D

About this test

This test measures 18 biomarkers relevant to PCOS: testosterone and free androgen index (markers of excess androgen, a hallmark of PCOS), follicle-stimulating and luteinising hormone (used to look at the LH:FSH ratio), a thyroid profile, HbA1c for blood sugar control given the link between PCOS and insulin resistance, a cholesterol profile, and vitamin D.

Within its comparison group of 5 PCOS tests, this sits close to the top for depth, 18 markers against a median of 17, just one short of Medichecks' 19-marker Advanced PCOS test. On price it sits exactly at the £135 group median: cheaper than Forth's 17-marker test at £165 and Medichecks' Advanced test at £219, though pricier than Medichecks' basic 5-marker test at £76 and MyHealthChecked's 4-marker test at £79.

It scores highly for clinical depth given that marker count, and for collection convenience with an at-home finger-prick option and results in 2 days. Its value for money score sits in the middle, reflecting a price right at the group median rather than a clear bargain.

Who is it for?

This suits someone who wants a broad hormone, thyroid and metabolic check for PCOS without paying for the very deepest panel. If you want the most markers available, Medichecks' Advanced PCOS test covers 19 for £219; if budget is the priority and you need fewer markers, Medichecks' basic PCOS test covers 5 for £76.

How it works

You can take this test at home with a finger-prick sample, or add a nurse-taken venous draw for £60. The lab analyses your sample and a doctor reviews the results before you see them, typically within 2 days.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • 18 markers, close to the deepest panel in its PCOS comparison group
  • Combines androgen, thyroid, blood sugar and cholesterol markers relevant to PCOS
  • £84 cheaper than Medichecks' 19-marker Advanced PCOS test
  • Doctor-reviewed results within 2 days

Cons

  • Priced well above the two cheapest, narrower PCOS tests in its group
  • Nurse-taken venous sample costs £60 extra
  • Sits exactly at the group median price, not a standout on value

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Near-deepest PCOS panel, cheaper than the other deep options
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

At £135, this sits exactly at the median price for the PCOS tests we compare, and its 18 markers are close to the deepest in the group. Medichecks' Advanced PCOS test covers 19 markers but costs £219, while Forth's 17-marker test is £165, so this offers similar depth for less than either.

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 9.4/10

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

  • Collection convenience 9.0/10

    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 and follow-up 7.0/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor; the provider does not describe the report format.

  • Trust signals 10.0/10

    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.

  • Value for money 6.5/10

    £135.00 against a comparison-group median of £135.00 (-0%).

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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