A five-marker blood test measuring free and total testosterone alongside SHBG and albumin, for checking symptoms like low energy, low mood or reduced sex drive.
5 biomarkers as listed by Thriva.
This test measures 5 biomarkers: free (or unbound) testosterone, total testosterone, free androgen index, SHBG and albumin. Free testosterone reflects the amount actually available for your body to use, which the provider positions as more informative than total testosterone alone; SHBG and albumin are proteins that bind testosterone and affect how much is free.
Within its comparison group of 7 tests, this sits just ahead on depth, 5 markers against a median of 4, and its £62.10 price is close to the £59 group median, about 5% above. It is notably cheaper than Blue Horizon's £73.25 and Bluecrest's £119 versions, though pricier than Medichecks' £39 test, which measures 4 markers.
It scores highly for clinical depth given that marker count relative to peers, and for collection convenience with an at-home finger-prick option and results in 2 days. Its value for money score is more middling, sitting a little above the group median rather than being a clear bargain.
This suits someone investigating symptoms like low energy, low mood or reduced sex drive who wants both free and total testosterone measured alongside SHBG. If price is the main factor, Medichecks' Free and Total Testosterone Blood Test covers 4 markers for £39, noticeably less than this one.
You 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.
At £62.10, this sits close to the £59 median across the 7 testosterone tests we compare, about 5% above. Its 5 markers are slightly ahead of the group median of 4, and it is cheaper than Blue Horizon's (£73.25) and Bluecrest's (£119) equivalents.
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.
5 biomarkers against a median of 4 across the 7 tests in its 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.
£62.10 against a comparison-group median of £59.00 (+5%).
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 Free and total testosterone comparison group. See how it stacks up against equivalent tests from other providers.
Covers free testosterone for men and FAI for women
A 5-marker testosterone panel calculating free and bioavailable testosterone from total testosterone, SHBG and albumin, suitable for men and women investigating hormone symptoms.
Cheapest 4-marker testosterone panel we track
A 4-marker blood test covering free and total testosterone, albumin and SHBG, used to look into symptoms associated with low testosterone. Suited to men wanting a focused hormone check rather than a broad panel.
Ties Selph's testosterone test on price and depth
This blood test measures five markers, including free and total testosterone, SHBG and albumin. It suits men noticing symptoms like low energy or reduced libido who want a fuller testosterone picture.
Priced at the median for four-marker testosterone tests
A four-marker blood test combining total testosterone, free testosterone calculation, SHBG and albumin for a fuller read on available testosterone.
Pricier free testosterone test than most group peers
This test measures free testosterone alongside total testosterone, SHBG and albumin, used to calculate how much testosterone is actually available to the body. It suits men wanting a fuller hormone picture than total testosterone alone.
Most expensive testosterone test among seven we compare
Measures total and free testosterone alongside SHBG and albumin, used to assess whether low or imbalanced testosterone could explain symptoms such as low libido or fatigue in men.
Covers free testosterone for men and FAI for women
A 5-marker testosterone panel calculating free and bioavailable testosterone from total testosterone, SHBG and albumin, suitable for men and women investigating hormone symptoms.
Cheapest 4-marker testosterone panel we track
A 4-marker blood test covering free and total testosterone, albumin and SHBG, used to look into symptoms associated with low testosterone. Suited to men wanting a focused hormone check rather than a broad panel.
Ties Selph's testosterone test on price and depth
This blood test measures five markers, including free and total testosterone, SHBG and albumin. It suits men noticing symptoms like low energy or reduced libido who want a fuller testosterone picture.
Priced at the median for four-marker testosterone tests
A four-marker blood test combining total testosterone, free testosterone calculation, SHBG and albumin for a fuller read on available testosterone.
