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How Much Do Private Blood Tests Cost in London?
A private blood test in London typically costs between £45 for a single marker and £420 for a comprehensive screening panel. At Medical Express Clinic, individual tests start from £45 and our four curated packages run from £124 to £420, with most results back within 24 hours.
Below is a plain breakdown of what you actually pay for, what changes the price, and how to avoid paying for tests you do not need.
Private blood test prices at a glance
| Option | Price | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Single test (for example vitamin D or thyroid) | From £45 | Same day to 24h |
| Silver package | £124 | Within 24h |
| Silver Plus package | £195 | Within 24h |
| Gold package | £250 | Within 24h |
| Platinum package | £420 | Within 24h* |
*Some markers such as folic acid take around 3 working days. A small phlebotomy fee may apply to certain individual tests.
See the full list and book on our private blood tests page, or browse the complete catalogue of over 1,000 tests at blood.london.
What affects the price of a blood test?
- Number of markers. A single test is cheaper than a panel. Packages bundle related markers at a lower price per test.
- Specialist analysis. Genetic and niche tests, such as an Ehlers-Danlos NGS panel, cost more because of the laboratory work involved.
- Turnaround. Same-day or urgent results can carry a premium over standard reporting.
- Doctor input. Package prices include clinician review. Some single walk-in tests are priced for the test alone.
Package or individual test: which is better value?
For a general health check, a package such as the Gold package is usually better value than buying each marker separately. If you have one specific concern, for example thyroid function or female hormones, a single test keeps the cost down.
If you are not sure, our GMC-registered doctors can tell you which tests are worth doing before you pay, so you are not spending on markers that will not change anything.
Do you need a GP referral?
No. You can walk in or book online and choose your own tests at our Harley Street clinic, with same-day appointments available seven days a week.
Sources
- Overview of common blood tests and what they check for. — NHS — Blood tests[Link]
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