Private blood testing in the UK · Launching soon
Private blood tests in the UK, explained clearly.
privatetests is a UK private blood-testing service preparing to launch. Choose a focused test, give your sample at home where the test allows or at a clinic, and receive your laboratory results with a report reviewed by a GMC-registered doctor.
Preparing to launch in the UK.
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Join the launch list for early access, launch updates and clear health explanations from the Journal.
Accredited laboratory testing
Samples are processed by a UKAS-accredited medical laboratory.
Doctor-reviewed reports
Every released result is reviewed by a GMC-registered doctor.
Private and discreet
Secure results, plain packaging, and your data stays yours.
The idea
A clear answer, not just more data.
More measurements do not always mean more understanding. privatetests is built around focused testing, careful review, and information you can actually use.
Before you order
You should know what a test can tell you, and what it cannot.
When your result arrives
You should see its reference range and its context, not a bare number.
If something needs attention
The next step should be obvious, and reviewed by a doctor first.
How it works
From your question to a clear next step.
- Step 1
Start with your question
Explore focused tests with plain-English notes on what each one measures, when it helps, and what it cannot tell you.
- Step 2
Choose how you test
Home sample kits or a clinic visit, depending on the test.
- Step 3
Follow it securely
Track your order, sample and results in your private account.
- Step 4
Read your reviewed report
Results with reference ranges, clear explanations and doctor-reviewed next steps.
What we test
Focused testing across five areas of health.
Some answers need a single marker. Others need a full picture. Every panel says what it measures, what it cannot tell you, and whether you can do it at home.
General health and longevity
The broad picture: heart and cholesterol, metabolic health, liver and kidney function, thyroid, vitamins and minerals.
Includes apoB, HbA1c, vitamin D, ferritin, full blood count
Heart and circulation
Focused checks for cholesterol patterns, cardiovascular risk and markers used when a clinician needs a closer look.
Includes apoB, Lp(a), cholesterol profiles, NT-proBNP
Women's health
Hormones, menopause and PCOS, alongside clinician-collected cervical screening and HPV testing.
Includes menopause hormones, PCOS, cervical screening, HPV
Men's health
Hormone and general-health checks, with prostate testing that explains the limits as clearly as the result.
Includes PSA, testosterone, men's health profiles, Stockholm3
Sexual health
Discreet screening using the sample appropriate to the infection and body site, with clear guidance on timing.
Includes chlamydia, gonorrhoea, HIV, hepatitis and full STI checks
Home kit or clinic
Some tests use a home sample kit. Others require collection at a clinic. Each test page will state the sample type and preparation clearly before you book.
Your report
A result should never arrive without context.
A blood test result is information, not a diagnosis. Our reports are designed to show your result, its reference range and what it means together, reviewed by a doctor before it reaches you. Where something needs attention, the report explains a sensible next step without overstating what one test can establish.
Meet Max
Ask what your result actually means.
Max is our health assistant. Once your report is signed and released, you can ask about it in plain English and get an answer grounded in your own numbers. Max explains, it never diagnoses, and it never replaces your doctor.
“Why is my ferritin low if my haemoglobin is normal?”
Max explains what each marker measures, how they relate, and why one can drift before the other does, using your own numbers and the lab's ranges.
“My apoB is just outside the range. Should I worry?”
It puts a borderline result in context, including how common that is in healthy people, and points to what your doctor wrote in your report.
“What should I ask my GP about this?”
It helps you turn a result into a sensible question for your own clinician, rather than leaving you to interpret a number alone.
If you describe something urgent, Max stops and tells you to call 999 or NHS 111 before anything else. That check runs before the assistant does, every time.
The Journal
Health information that makes things clearer.
The Journal explains conditions, biomarkers and tests in plain English. What does this marker measure? Why might it be high or low? What can affect a result? What is worth discussing with a clinician?
Guides
The PSA test: what it can and cannot tell you
PSA is the main blood test we have for prostate cancer, and it is genuinely useful. It is also imprecise in both directions. Knowing that before you test is the difference between a number that helps and a number that frightens you.
Read the guide 8 min read
Heart & circulation
apoB: the cholesterol number that actually matters
A standard cholesterol test weighs the cargo. apoB counts the delivery trucks, and the number of trucks tells you more about what ends up in your artery walls than the cargo does.
Read the guide 6 min read
Metabolic health
HbA1c: your blood sugar, averaged over three months
A finger-prick glucose is a single snapshot, high after lunch, low before breakfast. For most people HbA1c is the running average of your blood sugar over about three months, which is why it's the number used to judge diabetes risk.
Read the guide 5 min readFor clinics and organisations
Reliable testing with doctor-reviewed reporting.
We will offer partner accounts for clinics, GPs and workplaces that want reliable testing with doctor-reviewed reporting. Join the launch list and mention your organisation, and we will be in touch before launch.
See the partner platform
Common questions
The things people ask us first.
Who reviews my results?
A GMC-registered doctor reviews and signs every report before it reaches you. Nothing is released automatically. Your report shows who signed it, their GMC number, and a verification hash.
Where is my blood analysed?
At a UKAS-accredited laboratory working to ISO 15189, the same standard the NHS uses. We show your results exactly as the laboratory reports them, including their units and reference ranges.
Can I test at home, or do I need a clinic?
Both, depending on the test and the sample it needs. Some use a home sample kit; others require collection at a clinic. Each test page will tell you the sample type and any preparation before you order.
How long will results take?
Most routine blood results are ready within 24 to 48 hours of your sample reaching the laboratory, and that includes review by a GMC-registered doctor before you see them. Specialist tests such as genetics and microbiology take longer. These are typical times, not guarantees.
Do I need to fast?
Only for some panels. Where fasting changes the result, we tell you before you order and again in your instructions, so you are not guessing on the morning.
Is a blood test a diagnosis?
No. A result is information, not a diagnosis. It needs its reference range, your history and clinical judgement alongside it. That is why a doctor reviews every report and explains what it means for you.
What happens if something looks serious?
Urgent results are escalated to a clinician straight away rather than sitting in your inbox. If a result needs prompt attention, we contact you and tell you exactly what to do next.
What happens to my data?
Your results are stored securely and are never sold or used for advertising. You can close your account at any time.
When are you launching?
We are preparing to launch in the UK. Join the launch list and we will email you when testing opens, with early access before it is public.
Who stands behind the service
Clear standards, with an accountable UK operator.
privatetests is a trading name of Health Intelligence Group Ltd, registered in England and Wales under company number 17153028. Our terms and privacy policy explain who is responsible for the service, clinical records and your data.
Focused by design
The longest panel is not always the most useful. Good testing starts with a clear question.
Context before conclusions
A number needs its range, its history and careful review before it can support a decision.
Clear at every stage
You should understand what you are ordering, how to prepare, and what happens next.
Private by default
Your orders and results live in a secure account. They are never sold or shared for advertising.
Understand your health, one clear answer at a time.
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