An honest, ranked comparison of the UK's private blood testing services. We compare biomarker count, collection method, report quality, pricing, and turnaround so you can choose with your eyes open.
Last updated: July 2026. We review this page quarterly.
Every major UK private blood testing provider, ranked by their most comprehensive panel.
| Rank | Provider | Biomarkers | Collection | Report | Turnaround | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TrueVitals | 114 / 200+ | Venous (clinic or home) | 30+ page AI report + doctor review | 48-72 hrs | £269-£799 |
| 2 | Randox Health | ~100 | Venous (Randox clinics) | Online dashboard | 5-10 days | £416 |
| 3 | Lola Health | ~70 | Venous (major cities) | Basic report | 48 hrs | ~£350 |
| 4 | One Day Tests | 71 | Finger-prick or venous | PDF + dashboard | Same/next day | £325 |
| 5 | Medichecks | ~50 | Finger-prick or venous | Online dashboard | 2-5 days | ~£200 |
| 6 | Forth (Edge) | ~45 | Finger-prick | Traffic-light dashboard | 2-5 days | ~£180 |
| 7 | Thriva | ~40 | Finger-prick | Online dashboard | 2-5 days | ~£150 |
| 8 | Numan | ~20 | Finger-prick | Dashboard (men only) | 2-5 days | ~£100 |
Biomarker counts reflect each provider's most comprehensive available panel. Prices are approximate and may vary. For a deep-dive comparison, see our full provider comparison page.
What each provider does well, where they fall short, and who they are best suited for.
The most comprehensive private blood test in the UK. The Ultimate panel (114 biomarkers, £349) covers every major health system including hormones, full thyroid with antibodies, advanced cardiovascular markers (ApoB, Lp(a)), metabolic profiling (insulin, HOMA-IR), tumour markers, immunoglobulins, and autoimmune screening. The Signature panel (200+, £799) adds neurological, digestive, and extended autoimmune markers through Randox Health laboratories.
What genuinely differentiates TrueVitals is the report. Every report is AI-powered, cross-referencing biomarker results with lifestyle quiz data across every health system simultaneously. It is then reviewed by a medical professional before release. The output is a 30+ page personalised document in plain English with actionable recommendations, not a dashboard of traffic lights.
Randox is a global diagnostics company that manufactures testing equipment used in laboratories across 145 countries. Their Everyman/Everywoman panels test approximately 100 biomarkers including hormones, cardiovascular markers, and tumour markers. The clinical infrastructure is strong.
Where Randox falls short is the reporting. Results are delivered as an online dashboard without the kind of personalised interpretation, cross-system analysis, or lifestyle context that more modern services provide. At £416 for approximately 100 markers, the value per biomarker is lower than some competitors. Clinic availability is limited to Randox-owned locations.
Lola Health offers a solid panel with approximately 70 biomarkers and venous blood collection, which puts them above finger-prick providers in terms of sample quality. They have built a clean brand and their pricing is competitive for what they offer.
The limitations are coverage and geography. At 70 markers, you miss insulin resistance profiling, tumour markers, immunoglobulins, and the deeper cardiovascular markers (no Lp(a)). Clinic availability is concentrated in major cities. The report is functional but lacks the depth of AI-powered cross-system analysis.
One Day Tests run their own UKAS-accredited laboratory in West Sussex and offer both finger-prick home kits and venous collection at their clinics. Their Ultimate Longevity panel tests 71 biomarkers with a Peter Attia-inspired longevity focus. Results are delivered as a password-protected PDF and via an online health dashboard, typically same-day or next-day.
The panel is solid for its price point, with decent hormonal and metabolic coverage. However, at 71 markers it still misses tumour markers, immunoglobulins, autoimmune screening, and the deeper metabolic profiling (no HOMA-IR). The report is functional but lacks cross-system AI analysis. Clinic availability is limited to a handful of locations.
Medichecks is one of the most established names in UK private blood testing. They offer a wide range of individual tests and pre-built panels, with both finger-prick home kits and venous collection options. For people who want a quick check on a specific concern, they are a reasonable option.
For comprehensive testing, Medichecks falls behind. Their largest panels max out at approximately 50 markers, missing hormones like progesterone and prolactin, advanced lipids, tumour markers, and metabolic depth. Results are delivered as a dashboard with doctor comments rather than a structured personalised report.
Forth positions itself around performance and longevity with a clean, modern brand. Their panels are reasonably priced and they provide a traffic-light dashboard showing where results sit relative to reference ranges.
The main limitation is depth. At approximately 45 markers, you miss advanced cardiovascular markers, tumour markers, immunoglobulins, and metabolic depth. Finger-prick collection limits sample volume and introduces haemolysis risk. The traffic-light format shows you whether markers are high or low but does not explain what they mean together.
Thriva was one of the first UK home blood testing brands and helped popularise the category. They offer subscription-based testing which is convenient for regular monitoring. Their app experience is polished.
For comprehensive testing, Thriva is limited. Approximately 40 markers in their largest panel, finger-prick collection only, and the subscription model means you are paying monthly whether you need a test or not. The report is a dashboard without deep personalised interpretation.
Numan focuses on men's health, primarily testosterone and sexual health. Their blood tests are narrow by design, checking approximately 20 markers around hormones, cholesterol, and liver function. If you specifically want a testosterone check with minimal fuss, Numan delivers that.
For anything beyond a basic hormone snapshot, Numan is too narrow. No thyroid depth, no advanced lipids, no tumour markers, no metabolic profiling. Finger-prick collection and dashboard reporting.
We are obviously biased. We built TrueVitals because we believed no existing service combined genuine biomarker depth with intelligent, personalised reporting. But rather than just telling you we are the best, here is how to decide for yourself.
If you want the most biomarkers for your money, the TrueVitals Ultimate panel (114 markers, £349) tests more than any other UK provider at any price. The Signature panel (200+, £799) extends that further through Randox Health laboratories.
If you want a quick, basic check, Thriva or Medichecks will give you 30-50 markers via a finger-prick kit at home for under £200. You trade depth and accuracy for convenience.
If you want lab credibility above all else, Randox has the strongest laboratory credentials. Their testing infrastructure is world-class. Their reporting just does not match their lab work.
If report quality matters most, TrueVitals is the only UK provider delivering AI-powered cross-system analysis with personalised lifestyle recommendations and medical professional review on every report. No other service does this.
The right test depends on what you are trying to learn. If you are not sure, take our 2-minute quiz for a personalised recommendation, or see how we define "comprehensive" to understand what different biomarker counts actually mean.
The TrueVitals Ultimate panel tests 114 biomarkers for £349 with AI-powered reporting and medical professional review. It is the most comprehensive private blood test in the UK. The Signature panel extends to 200+ biomarkers through Randox Health for £799.
Venous collection provides a larger, cleaner sample with lower haemolysis and contamination risk. It supports comprehensive panels of 70+ markers. Finger-prick kits are convenient but limited by sample volume and are unsuitable for panels beyond approximately 40 markers. Read about our lab standards.
Price correlates with biomarker count, collection method, and report quality. A 40-marker finger-prick test with a dashboard costs less to deliver than a 114-marker venous test with a 30-page personalised report and medical review. The question is which gives you the data you actually need. See our pricing breakdown.
For most people, annually is a good baseline. Athletes, people on HRT or TRT, and those monitoring chronic conditions may benefit from every 6 months. One test is a snapshot. Two tests show a direction. Read our full guide.
Yes. We built TrueVitals because we believed no existing service combined real biomarker depth with intelligent reporting. But every data point in this comparison is verifiable on each provider's website. We have included competitors' genuine strengths alongside their limitations. If our service is not right for you, we would rather you choose a good alternative than a bad fit.
103+ clinic locations across the UK plus at-home mobile phlebotomy.
114 biomarkers. AI-powered cross-system analysis. Medical professional review. The most comprehensive private blood test in the UK.
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