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Short answer: a private blood test in the UK usually costs from around £30 for a single marker to £150–£200 for a broad health panel. At Swift Blood Tests, single tests start at £30 (for example TSH or testosterone), focused panels such as iron status cost £60, and full health checks cost £155–£175. What you actually pay depends on three things: which markers are tested, how your blood is taken, and whether a clinician reviews the results.
This guide shows real prices you can book today, explains where hidden costs usually appear, and helps you avoid paying for tests you do not need.
These are the current prices for some of the most commonly booked tests. Every test can be booked without a GP referral.
| Test | What it is usually booked for | Price |
|---|---|---|
| TSH Blood Test | First check for an under- or overactive thyroid | £30 |
| Testosterone Blood Test | Low energy, low libido in men | £30 |
| Vitamin D Blood Test | Low vitamin D, especially in winter | £40 |
| Diabetes (HbA1c) Blood Test | Average blood sugar over 2–3 months | £45 |
| Thyroid Function Blood Test | Fuller thyroid check than TSH alone | £48 |
| Full Blood Count (FBC) | Anaemia, infection, general health | £55 |
| Iron Status Blood Test | Iron stores (ferritin, iron, transferrin saturation) | £60 |
| Female Hormone Blood Test | Cycle and hormone questions | £65 |
| AMH Blood Test | Estimate of ovarian reserve | £74 |
| Men’s Health MOT / Women’s Health MOT | General health check | £155 |
| Tired All the Time Blood Test | Persistent tiredness (28 biomarkers) | £160 |
| Ultimate Men’s Health / Ultimate Women’s Health | Our most comprehensive health checks | £175 |
| Blood draw for a GP or hospital form | You already have an NHS form and just need the sample taken | £40 |
Prices as shown on swiftbloodtests.co.uk in October 2026. Your total, including the collection option you choose, is shown in the basket before you pay. See every test on the Find Your Test page.
Each marker the laboratory measures has its own cost. A single common marker such as TSH is inexpensive. Specialist markers, such as some hormones or genetic tests, cost more. Panels group several markers together, which is usually cheaper than buying each one separately.
This is where most unexpected costs come from when people compare providers.
At Swift, samples are venous. When you book, you choose a clinic visit, a home visit (Essex only) or a kit for venous collection, and the basket shows your total before you pay. If you choose the kit option, you will need a qualified healthcare professional to take the sample.
Some providers include a doctor’s written comments, some charge extra for them, and some send only the figures and reference ranges. When comparing prices, check what you will receive, not just what will be tested.
Most routine tests are processed quickly. For example, Swift’s AMH test usually returns in 1 working day, and the Tired All the Time panel in 1 to 2 working days. Specialist tests can take longer.
A low headline price for a home kit can look like the cheaper option. Before you decide, check:
The fair comparison is the total cost of the test you need, with the collection method you will actually use.
More markers do not automatically mean a better test. The NHS and medical bodies have raised concerns about people buying wide screening panels with no clear question in mind. Out-of-range results are common even in healthy people, and they can lead to worry and repeat testing.
When to see your GP instead: if you have new, severe or worsening symptoms, such as chest pain, breathlessness, unexplained weight loss or bleeding, contact your GP or NHS 111. NHS tests are free when your GP decides they are clinically needed, and urgent problems should not wait for a private test.
If your GP or hospital has already asked for blood tests but you cannot get a convenient appointment, you do not need to pay for the tests themselves. Swift can take your sample at home or in clinic for £40 and send it to the laboratory named on your form. The tests are still processed by the NHS and the results go back to your GP.
Book a blood draw for your GP form
Paying makes most sense when you want a test your GP has not offered, you want results quickly, or you need an appointment that fits around work or family. It makes least sense when your GP is already arranging the same test, or when your symptoms need a doctor’s assessment first. Our guide to how to get a private blood test compares the NHS and private routes in more detail.
Swift Blood Tests has locations in Billericay, Basildon, Brentwood, Chelmsford, Bromley and Sunbury, with home visits across Essex. Use the clinic finder to see your nearest location.
Choose your test and book online
Prices usually range from around £30 for a single marker to £150–£200 for a broad health panel. At Swift Blood Tests, single tests start at £30 and comprehensive health checks cost £155–£175.
Prices depend on how many markers are tested, how the blood is collected (finger-prick or venous), and whether a clinician reviews the results. Two tests with similar names can include very different markers.
At Swift, you choose your collection option when you book, and your total including that option is shown in the basket before you pay. With other providers, check whether a nurse or phlebotomy fee is added on top of the advertised price.
A full blood count costs £55 at Swift Blood Tests.
No. You can book any Swift blood test yourself and share the results with your GP afterwards.
No. NHS blood tests are free when your GP decides they are clinically needed. You pay privately for choice, convenience or speed, or for tests your GP has not offered.
It depends on the test. Swift’s AMH test usually returns in 1 working day and the Tired All the Time panel in 1 to 2 working days. Turnaround is shown on each test page.
You can share them, and your GP may take them into account. GPs are not obliged to act on private results and may repeat a test through the NHS before making treatment decisions.
