Medichecks vs Forth 2026: UK Home Blood Test Providers Compared
Medichecks and Forth compared on what each publishes: panel prices read from their own product pages, sample collection options and costs, turnaround and doctor review.
Medichecks and Forth both sell home blood tests in the UK, with finger-prick kits and several ways to have blood taken from a vein. Every figure below was read from the two providers' own pages; the price table is drawn from the tests we track for each, linked to the product page.
Panel prices we track
| Panel type | Medichecks | Forth |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes check (HbA1c) | £46Diabetes (HbA1c) Blood Test | £46HbA1c (pre-diabetes) Home Blood Test Kit |
| Vitamin D | £39Vitamin D (25 OH) Blood Test | £50Vitamin D Home Blood Test Kit |
| Female hormone panel | £79Female Hormone Blood Test | Not tracked |
| Male hormone panel | £79Male Hormone Blood Test | £89Male Hormone Home Blood Test Kit |
| Thyroid function | £45Thyroid Function Blood Test | £50Thyroid Blood Test |
| Advanced / comprehensive panel | £135Advanced Essential Blood Test | £167Advanced Blood Test |
| General health panel | £89Essential Blood Test | £135Baseline Blood Test |
| STI screen | Not tracked | £79Standard STI Test Kit: Chlamydia, gonorrhoea, HIV and syphilis |
Each price is the named product on the provider’s own page, read between 2026-10-25 and 2026-10-26. Panels with the same type can test different biomarkers, so compare what each one includes. We track a selection of each provider’s tests, not its whole catalogue.
Forth's lowest-priced test is its £29 Testosterone test, and its Build Your Own test starts at £39, choosing from 40+ biomarkers. Medichecks' Essential Blood Test is £89 for 38 biomarkers. Forth's Baseline Blood Test is £135 for 22 biomarkers and its Advanced Blood Test £167 for 47.
Side-by-side comparison
| Medichecks | Forth | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest-priced test | Not checked | £29 (Testosterone) |
| Tests listed | Not counted | 41, plus Build Your Own |
| Results | 3 working days (Essential, estimated) | 2 working days for most tests |
| Doctor review | Bespoke doctor's report included; results-only option | Personalised GP advice on almost all tests |
| Clinic venous draw | +£35 | +£45 |
| Home nurse visit | +£59 | +£59 |
| Other collection | Self-arranged (free) | Finger-prick (free), AutoDraw (+£20 or +£35), self-arranged nurse (free) |
| Laboratories | Accredited | UKAS-accredited (ISO 15189), CQC-registered |
Collection prices and turnaround are from each provider's product pages, read on 14 October 2026; Medichecks' are from its Essential Blood Test page and can differ by test.
For testosterone, cortisol and some other markers, a venous sample is more reliable than finger-prick. Both providers offer one at a clinic or at home.
What each provider sells
Forth sells 41 ready-made tests across general health, hormones and fertility, nutrition, sexual health and cancer screening, plus a Build Your Own test. Its core range is general health, hormones and fertility, and nutrition, with a range of sports tests available.
Medichecks sells wellness and health checks, hormone tests and single-marker tests. Its Essential Blood Test covers kidney and liver function, cholesterol, diabetes and gout risk, iron status, inflammation and a full blood count.
Compare UK blood test providers
Compare published prices from Medichecks, Forth and other UK blood test providers.
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- Home Blood Test Kits Compared — provider breakdown with sample types and turnaround
- Private Blood Test UK Guide — how testing works and what panels include
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- Source type
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- Primary source
- Forth — Baseline Blood Test
- Reporting period
- 2026-10-14
- Last updated
- 2026-10-14
- Figure type
- Mixed sources
- Use
- Research and comparison only
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Frequently asked questions
What's the price difference between Medichecks and Forth?
It depends on the test, and the two do not price the same panels. The table on this page sets the tests we track for each provider side by side, each linked to the provider's own product page with the date it was read. Forth's lowest-priced test is its £29 Testosterone test, and its Build Your Own test starts at £39.
How many tests does each provider offer?
Forth's homepage lists 41 ready-made tests, plus a Build Your Own test where you choose from 40+ biomarkers. We have not counted Medichecks' catalogue.
How fast are results from each provider?
Forth says most results are ready within 2 working days of the sample reaching the lab; its Advanced Blood Test takes 3–5 working days. Medichecks estimates 3 working days for its Essential Blood Test. Turnaround differs by test, so check the product page.
How do sample collection options compare?
Both offer more than finger-prick. Forth offers a free finger-prick kit, an AutoDraw arm device (+£20 or +£35 depending on the test), a home nurse visit (+£59), a partner clinic draw (+£45) and arranging your own nurse (free). On its Essential Blood Test, Medichecks offers a partner clinic draw (+£35), a home nurse visit (+£59) and self-arranged collection (free).
Is doctor review included in the test price?
Forth's product pages include 'Personalised GP advice' on almost all of its tests. Medichecks includes a bespoke doctor's report by default on its Essential Blood Test, with a cheaper 'results only' option. Check the product page for the test you want.
Are home blood test results from Medichecks and Forth as accurate as a GP test?
Forth says its samples are analysed in UKAS-accredited (ISO 15189), CQC-registered laboratories, including an NHS lab partner. Medichecks describes its labs as accredited. Accuracy also depends on the sample: venous draws are more reliable than finger-prick for some markers, such as testosterone and cortisol.
What does each provider focus on?
Forth's core range is general health, hormones and fertility, and nutrition, with a range of sports tests available. Medichecks sells a broad range of wellness, hormone and health check tests.
Sources & further reading
- Forth — Baseline Blood Test — Price, biomarkers, collection options, laboratory accreditation, read 2026-10-14
- Forth — Testosterone Home Blood Test Kit — Forth's lowest-priced test (£29); ISO 15189 laboratory accreditation, read 2026-10-14
- Forth — Build Your Own Blood Test — From £39, choose from 40+ biomarkers, read 2026-10-14
- Medichecks — Essential Blood Test — Price, biomarkers, collection options and doctor's report, read 2026-10-14
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