Medichecks vs Forth 2026: UK Home Blood Test Providers Compared
Compare Medichecks and Forth for home blood tests in the UK. Price, test range, turnaround time, accuracy, and what each provider offers.
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Medichecks and Forth are the UK's two largest home blood test providers. Both offer finger-prick kits with UKAS-accredited lab processing. Medichecks holds the widest catalogue (300+ tests) and runs frequent discount codes; Forth focuses on custom fitness and hormone panels with slightly faster turnaround.
Side-by-side comparison
| Medichecks | Forth | |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-cost panel | £39 | £39 |
| Number of tests | 300+ | 100+ |
| Results turnaround | 2–3 working days | 2 working days |
| GP review included | £20 add-on | Free with some panels |
| Venous draw option | Yes (+£25 at partner clinics) | Yes (+£45 at select clinics) |
| Discount frequency | Regular 20–30% codes | Less frequent |
| Lab accreditation | UKAS | UKAS |
| Focus | Widest test range | Custom fitness and hormone panels |
Both providers use UKAS-accredited laboratories — the same standard as NHS labs. Accuracy differences between the two come down to sample type (venous vs finger-prick) and collection technique, not lab quality.
Pricing
For commonly ordered tests:
| Test | Medichecks | Forth |
|---|---|---|
| General health panel | £39 | £39 |
| Advanced health | £89 | £79 |
| Thyroid (TSH, FT3, FT4) | £29 | £35 |
| Male hormone panel | £59 | £69 |
| Female hormone panel | £69 | £79 |
| Vitamin D | £29 | £29 |
Medichecks frequently runs 20–30% discount codes, bringing effective prices below the listed price. Check our deals page for current codes.
Venous upgrades
For testosterone, cortisol, or insulin, a venous draw is more reliable than finger-prick.
| Provider | Venous upgrade | Clinic network |
|---|---|---|
| Medichecks | £25 | Partner clinics nationwide |
| Forth | £45 | Select clinics |
Test catalogue differences
Medichecks (300+ tests): includes specialist markers such as cortisol rhythm, cancer markers (PSA, CA-125), coeliac screening, and allergy panels. Suited to patients with a specific marker in mind.
Forth (100+ tests): custom panel builder lets patients pick individual biomarkers. Fitness-specific panels (inflammation, recovery, testosterone) are a core focus.
Medichecks' venous upgrade at £25 is the lower-cost venous option from a UK home test provider. A standalone venous panel from most competitors starts at £49+.
Alternatives
- Thriva — subscription model for quarterly monitoring (£59/quarter). Trend tracking dashboard.
- Monitor My Health — NHS-partnered lab. From £29. Core panels only.
- Vitall — 24-hour results. GP review included. From £35.
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Frequently asked questions
What's the price difference between Medichecks and Forth?
Both Medichecks and Forth start at £39 for a general health panel. Medichecks is lower-cost on thyroid (£29 vs £35), male hormones (£59 vs £69), female hormones (£69 vs £79), and advanced health (£89 vs £79 — Forth is lower-cost here). Vitamin D is £29 at both. Medichecks frequently runs 20–30% discount codes that bring effective prices below the listed price.
How many tests does each provider offer?
Medichecks has the widest catalogue with 300+ tests including specialist markers like cortisol rhythm, cancer markers (PSA, CA-125), coeliac screening and allergy panels. Forth offers 100+ tests with a custom panel builder that lets patients pick individual biomarkers, focusing on fitness-specific panels for inflammation, recovery and testosterone.
How fast are results from each provider?
Forth returns results in 2 working days; Medichecks in 2–3 working days. Both use UKAS-accredited laboratories, the same standard as NHS labs.
Which provider has lower-cost venous blood draws?
Medichecks offers a venous upgrade at £25 at partner clinics nationwide — the lower-cost venous option from a UK home test provider. Forth's venous draw is £45 at select clinics. A standalone venous panel from most competitors starts at £49 or more.
Are home blood test results from Medichecks and Forth as accurate as a GP test?
Both providers use UKAS-accredited laboratories, the same standard as NHS labs. Accuracy differences come down to sample type (venous draws are more reliable than finger-prick for testosterone, cortisol and insulin) and collection technique, not lab quality.
Is GP review included in the test price?
Forth includes free GP review with some panels. Medichecks charges £20 as an add-on for GP review. Most competitor home blood services either include or charge separately for clinical interpretation.
Which provider is suited for fitness and hormone tracking?
Forth's custom panel builder and fitness-specific panels (inflammation, recovery, testosterone) are designed for performance and hormone tracking. Medichecks' broader 300+ test catalogue, including specialist markers and cancer markers like PSA and CA-125, suits patients with a specific marker in mind.
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