Private GP Blood Test Cost UK 2026: Appointment, Lab & Follow-Up Fees
What a private GP blood test route in the UK is made of (appointment, blood draw, lab panel and result review), named providers' tracked panel prices, and NHS alternatives.
Quick answer: a private GP blood test route can involve up to four separate charges: the GP appointment, the blood draw, the lab panel and the result review. NHS blood tests are free where an NHS clinician decides they are clinically needed.
What the cost is made of
| Cost item | Notes |
|---|---|
| GP appointment | Priced separately by most private GP services; see private GP consultation fees |
| Blood draw (phlebotomy) | Finger-prick kits, clinic visits and home nurse visits are priced differently; may be included |
| Lab panel | Depends on the markers tested |
| Result review | Some panels include a doctor's report; check |
Panel prices named providers publish
These are the lab panel prices tracked for named testing providers, each a named product on the provider's own page, with the date it was read. They are panel prices, not the cost of a GP appointment.
| Panel type | Blue Horizon | Forth | Medichecks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | £53.25Vitamin D (25 OH) | £50Vitamin D Home Blood Test Kit | £39Vitamin D (25 OH) Blood Test |
| Diabetes check (HbA1c) | £45.25HbA1c | £46HbA1c (pre-diabetes) Home Blood Test Kit | £46Diabetes (HbA1c) Blood Test |
| Male hormone panel | £54.25Basic Male Hormones | £89Male Hormone Home Blood Test Kit | £79Male Hormone Blood Test |
| Female hormone panel | Not tracked | Not tracked | £79Female Hormone Blood Test |
| Thyroid function | Not tracked | £50Thyroid Blood Test | £45Thyroid Function Blood Test |
| Advanced / comprehensive panel | Not tracked | £167Advanced Blood Test | £135Advanced Essential Blood Test |
| General health panel | Not tracked | £135Baseline Blood Test | £89Essential Blood Test |
| STI screen | Not tracked | £79Standard STI Test Kit: Chlamydia, gonorrhoea, HIV and syphilis | Not tracked |
| Food intolerance (IgG) | £134.25Food Intolerance Test - now with 260 foods and drinks. | Not tracked | Not tracked |
Each price is the named product on the provider’s own page, read between 2026-11-08 and 2026-11-08. 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.
What to compare
Do not compare a lab-only test with a GP-reviewed package as if they are the same. The useful comparison is whether the price includes clinical context, safe interpretation and a next step if results are abnormal.
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Important context
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- Source type
- Named public and provider sources
- Primary source
- NHS blood tests
- Reporting period
- 2026-10-26
- Last updated
- 2026-10-26
- Figure type
- Mixed sources
- Use
- Research and comparison only
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a private GP blood test cost?
It depends on which parts you pay for: the GP appointment, the blood draw, the lab panel and the result review can each be charged separately or sold as a package. The panel prices named testing providers publish are shown on this page and on our blood tests page, each with the date it was read.
Is a blood test free on the NHS?
Yes, if an NHS clinician decides the test is clinically needed. People pay privately when they self-refer or want a panel the NHS has not offered.
What costs are separate?
The GP appointment, blood draw, lab analysis and follow-up explanation may all be separate unless sold as a package.
Sources & further reading
- NHS blood tests — NHS information on blood tests.
- General Medical Council register — Doctor registration checks.
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