The supermarket is the first in the UK to offer the three new NHS lab-verified at-home health tests
Charlotte Smith Senior Lifestyle Content Editor
11:06, 27 Oct 2025Updated 13:43, 27 Oct 2025
Tesco is bringing clinical-grade testing to the high street, helping people monitor their health from home(Image: Getty)
Tesco has become the first UK supermarket to stock three new NHS lab-verified at-home health tests. The retailer is launching the new DIY tests as part of a fresh range of professional-grade kits available in-store and online.
The supermarket says the new NHS-backed kits provide customers with access to clinical-grade diagnostics from the comfort of their own homes. Tesco claims this represents a “huge step for UK healthcare” as it means “no appointments or waiting lists are necessary,” potentially helping to reduce pressure on the NHS.
A spokesperson said: “The move marks a major step forward in the evolution of everyday healthcare.” They continued: “Giving shoppers access to clinical-level testing and doctor-reviewed results within 48 hours, without needing to book an appointment.”
The NHS-verified home testing kits have been developed in partnership with Newfoundland Diagnostics, recognised as one of Britain’s leading at-home testing providers. Tesco states that the three new kits allow customers to purchase them during their routine shopping trip, making preventative healthcare “more accessible and affordable than ever”.
The three new testing kits now available at Tesco cover fertility, testosterone, and diabetes. They can be found in 380 branches and online, reports the Mirror.
Tesco’s new NHS-backed fertility, testosterone, and diabetes home test kits (Image: Tesco)
The spokesperson confirmed that results are processed in NHS-backed laboratories and examined by UK-registered doctors within 48 hours. They went on: “At £40 each, the tests are up to £30 cheaper than other retailers, bringing medical-grade diagnostics within the reach of millions of households across the UK.
“This move marks a major milestone in accessible, preventative healthcare, particularly as NHS demand continues to rise. For the first time, people can pick up a medical-grade lab test with their weekly shop.”
The Women’s Fertility Lab Test asks for a blood sample and assesses Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH), a hormone that medics check to determine ovarian reserve. Customers can send the sample to the laboratory free of charge and obtain their results within 48 hours.
People can receive their results within 48 hours (Image: Tesco)
The Testosterone Lab Test similarly demands a blood sample and assists in discovering your complete testosterone concentration. Meanwhile, the Diabetes HbA1c Lab Test, which equally demands a blood sample, evaluates your average blood sugar concentrations. HbA1c represents a crucial indicator employed by medics in diabetes monitoring.
Currently, Tesco has a ‘Any 3 for 2 Clubcard Price’ deal on, where shoppers can get the cheapest product for free and selected vitamins or supplements – including the new DIY health kits. The offer is valid for delivery on February 15, 2026.
Tesco’s latest fertility, testosterone, and diabetes do-it-yourself health testing kits have been launched a couple of years after Tesco first began stocking various other self-diagnostic tests. In 2023, Tesco, once more partnering with Newfoundland Diagnostics, also started selling examinations for iron and vitamin deficiencies, cholesterol, UTIs, kidney dysfunction, thyroid issues, bowel problems, male infertility, and the menopause.
The decision came amid growing demand for self-diagnostic tools and mounting pressure on the NHS. At the time, Newfoundland co-founder Frederick Manduca said: “We want to provide people with the opportunity to take their health into their own hands at an affordable price.
“With long wait times for doctors and hospital appointments and the very high price point of diagnostic lab tests, we’re offering rapid at home tests that arm people with vital knowledge that can alleviate pressure both on the NHS and patients themselves.”
Whilst home health tests provide convenience, their quality and accuracy can vary considerably, and they should not substitute professional medical guidance. Some tests may lack sufficient scientific evidence to support their claims, can be difficult to interpret, and might lead to false reassurance or unwarranted worry.
It’s best to consult with a doctor before or after undertaking a test, especially if you have existing health concerns or receive unexpected results. A GP can provide a professional diagnosis and interpret results in the context of your overall wellbeing.