Blood test home kit UK
Female Fertility Blood Test Home Kit UK
A seven marker fertility panel combining AMH ovarian reserve context with pituitary, ovulation and androgen related measurements.
No blood test can measure egg quality or promise pregnancy. The value of this panel is narrower and more useful: it supplies selected hormone information that can shape a properly timed fertility discussion.
When the test may be useful
Begin with the question you are trying to answer
- Planning a fertility conversation
- Difficulty conceiving
- A family history of early menopause
- Considering ovarian reserve information before treatment discussions
Choose a clinical route instead when
- Predicting natural conception from AMH alone
- Assessing fallopian tubes, sperm or egg quality
- Delaying time sensitive fertility assessment while repeating home tests
The panel at a glance
How the included markers are organised
Timing is part of the result
How menstrual cycle context changes interpretation
Colour coded, clinically cautious
What the result indicators mean
Colours help you scan the report. They do not decide the diagnosis. Reference intervals vary with the laboratory, method, age, sex, cycle stage and clinical circumstances.
Marker by marker
Indicators and what they may mean
Open a marker to view a concise explanation, the colour scale and the supplier derived interpretation bands.
Anti Müllerian hormone
Anti Müllerian hormone, known as AMH, is produced by small follicles in the ovaries. It is used as a marker of ovarian reserve, meaning the remaining pool of follicles that could potentially develop into eggs. AMH is particularly useful when estimating likely response to ovarian stimulation during fertility treatment. It does not measure egg quality and should not be used to predict whether natural conception will occur.
A very low result may indicate a lower ovarian reserve for age and may be associated with a lower response to ovarian stimulation.
Discuss the result with a GP or fertility specialist. It does not mean that natural conception is impossible.A lower result can indicate a lower ovarian reserve for age. Age, hormonal contraception, recent pregnancy, ovarian surgery and some medical conditions may affect interpretation.
Review the finding with a clinician before making fertility decisions.The result falls within the laboratory range expected for the relevant age group.
A value in range does not guarantee natural conception, future fertility or egg quality.A raised result can indicate a larger number of small follicles. It may also occur in people with polycystic ovaries or polycystic ovary syndrome.
Review the finding with a clinician, especially if cycles are irregular or symptoms suggest androgen excess.Luteinising hormone
Luteinising hormone, known as LH, is produced by the pituitary gland. In women it helps regulate the menstrual cycle and triggers ovulation. LH changes substantially through the cycle and reaches a natural surge around ovulation. It should always be interpreted with the recorded cycle day, FSH, symptoms and medicines.
A lower result can be normal at some cycle stages. It can also occur with reduced pituitary stimulation, low energy availability, significant weight change, chronic illness or some medicines.
Review the finding with a doctor in the context of cycle day and symptoms.The result falls within the reference interval for the recorded cycle stage or postmenopausal status.
A value in range does not confirm normal fertility by itself.A raised result can represent the normal midcycle LH surge. Outside that context it may occur after menopause, with reduced ovarian function or in some people with polycystic ovary syndrome.
Review the finding with a clinician before drawing conclusions.Free androgen index
Free androgen index, known as FAI, is a calculated value that uses total testosterone and sex hormone binding globulin. It can provide context where symptoms suggest androgen excess, such as acne, increased facial or body hair, scalp hair thinning or irregular cycles. FAI is not a fertility test by itself and does not diagnose polycystic ovary syndrome or an ovarian or adrenal condition.
A lower result can reflect lower testosterone, higher SHBG, hormone treatment, pregnancy, thyroid or liver factors, or normal variation.
Discuss persistent symptoms with your GP.The calculated value sits inside the reporting laboratory’s reference interval.
A value in range does not exclude every cause of fertility or cycle concerns.The calculation could not be produced or cannot be interpreted reliably, often because testosterone or SHBG was outside the analytical range.
Follow the laboratory recommendation and discuss repeat testing with a clinician.A raised result can reflect higher testosterone, lower SHBG or both. It can occur with polycystic ovary syndrome, some medicines, hormone use or less common ovarian or adrenal conditions.
See your GP for clinical assessment before making treatment decisions.Progesterone
Progesterone rises after ovulation and helps prepare the womb lining for pregnancy. A correctly timed progesterone result can provide evidence consistent with recent ovulation. Progesterone varies substantially throughout the cycle. A low result taken at the wrong time does not prove that ovulation did not occur.
A lower result can be expected before ovulation, after menopause or when the sample was collected too early or too late. It may also occur in an anovulatory cycle or with some medicines.
Interpret the result against the expected next period and discuss repeat timed testing if needed.The result falls within the laboratory interval for the recorded cycle stage.
The meaning depends on whether the aim was general hormone assessment or confirmation of ovulation.A high result can occur during the luteal phase, pregnancy or with progesterone containing treatment. Less common medical causes are possible.
Discuss an unexpected result with a clinician.Sex hormone binding globulin
Sex hormone binding globulin, known as SHBG, is a protein produced mainly by the liver. It binds testosterone and oestradiol and influences how much hormone is available to tissues. SHBG is used with total testosterone to calculate FAI. It can be influenced by thyroid function, liver health, weight, insulin resistance, pregnancy and hormone medicines.
A lower SHBG value can be seen with insulin resistance, higher body weight, an underactive thyroid, androgen exposure or some medicines. It can increase calculated FAI.
Review the finding with your GP in the context of symptoms and other results.The value sits inside the interval expected by the reporting laboratory and supports interpretation of testosterone and FAI.
A value in range does not exclude every hormone related condition.A raised SHBG value can be seen with pregnancy, an overactive thyroid, liver conditions or oestrogen containing treatment. It can reduce calculated FAI.
Discuss an unexpected result with your GP.Total testosterone
Testosterone is present in women as well as men. In women it is produced by the ovaries and adrenal glands and contributes to sexual function, muscle, bone and other physiological processes. Total testosterone should be interpreted with SHBG, FAI, symptoms, cycle information and medicines.
A lower result can occur with ovarian or adrenal factors, illness, some medicines, hormone treatment or normal individual variation.
Discuss persistent symptoms with your GP.The laboratory has placed the value inside its stated reference interval.
A value in range does not exclude every cause of acne, hair changes, irregular cycles or fertility concerns.A raised result can occur with polycystic ovary syndrome, anabolic steroid or testosterone exposure, some medicines or less common ovarian or adrenal conditions.
See your GP for clinical assessment and possible further testing.Follicle stimulating hormone
Follicle stimulating hormone, known as FSH, is produced by the pituitary gland. In women it supports the growth of ovarian follicles and changes throughout the menstrual cycle and reproductive life. FSH can provide context on pituitary and ovarian signalling, but it is not a direct measure of fertility and cannot predict whether natural conception will occur.
A lower result can be normal at some cycle stages. It can also occur with reduced pituitary stimulation, low energy availability, significant weight change, chronic illness or certain medicines.
Review the finding with a doctor in the context of cycle day and symptoms.The result falls within the reference interval for the recorded cycle stage or postmenopausal status.
Interpret it with LH, AMH, symptoms and medical history.A raised result can occur as ovarian function declines, including around menopause. It can also occur after some ovarian treatments or with other ovarian conditions.
Review the finding with your GP, particularly if cycles are irregular or absent.From order to report
How the home test pathway works
Choose with purpose
Review the exact markers, the collection method and the important limitations before ordering.
Receive and register
The kit is dispatched with the required equipment and registration instructions for the relevant laboratory pathway.
Prepare correctly
Follow the product specific timing, fasting, medicine and supplement guidance. Preparation affects interpretation.
Collect at home
Collect the finger prick capillary blood sample exactly as instructed. Insufficient or incorrectly labelled samples may not be suitable for analysis.
Return promptly
Use the supplied return materials and remain within the stated sample stability window.
View results securely
The report is delivered through the secure digital results pathway once laboratory processing and quality checks are complete.
Fact checked and medically reviewed
Clinical and editorial oversight
This page was prepared using the supplier specification and the UK medical, regulatory and professional sources listed below. Medical review is attributed to Dr Snieguole Geige, Veronika Matutyte, Dr Laura Geige. The wider clinic advisory team is shown in a compact format to preserve readability.
Dr Laura Geige Medical Director, Senior Practitioner and Skin Expert Page reviewer
Dr Giedre Narkiene Medical Doctor, Board Certified Dermatologist and Advisory Board Member Advisory contributor
Veronika Matutyte Medical Doctor, Healthcare Management Expert and Advisory Board Member Page reviewer
Dr Snieguole Geige Aesthetic Dentist, Medical Doctor and Advisory Board Member Page reviewer
Dr Rimas Geiga Medical Doctor, Nutritional Sciences Adviser and Advisory Board Member Advisory contributorIt’s Me & You Clinic, Kingston upon Thames
Private health information with a doctor led perspective
Kingston station is close to Siddeley House, and the clinic provides a discreet setting for fertility related conversations. Results should be interpreted with age, cycle timing, duration of trying to conceive and both partners’ assessment where relevant.
Find the clinic
Office 7, Siddeley House, 50 Canbury Park Road
Kingston upon Thames KT2 6LX
Questions, without the heavy boxes
Common questions
Does AMH tell me how many eggs I have left?
AMH is associated with the number of small ovarian follicles and can help estimate ovarian reserve. It does not count eggs directly or measure egg quality.
Can a low AMH result mean I cannot conceive?
No. A low result does not make natural conception impossible, and a high result does not guarantee pregnancy.
When should progesterone be measured?
Progesterone is usually most informative around seven days before the expected next period. A fixed day twenty one test is not suitable for every cycle length.
Does this replace a fertility assessment?
No. Ovulation, age, semen analysis, tubal factors and medical history can all be important.
Can I test while using hormonal contraception?
Hormonal treatment can affect interpretation. Record all contraception, HRT and fertility medicines before collection.
UK medical and laboratory sources
Evidence used for this page
Home testing provides laboratory information, not a diagnosis. Do not delay urgent care while waiting for a kit or result. Call 999 for a medical emergency. Use NHS 111 or an appropriate clinician when symptoms are urgent but not immediately life threatening. Do not start, stop or alter prescribed treatment solely because of a home result.
