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Tesco Becomes First UK Supermarket to Sell NHS Lab‑Verified Home Tests for Fertility, Testosterone and Diabetes

Results are processed in NHS‑backed laboratories with review by UK‑registered doctors within 48 hours.

Overview

  • The three £40 kits are available in 380 stores and online, with Tesco saying the price is up to £30 lower than other retailers.
  • Developed with Newfoundland Diagnostics, the launch extends a partnership that previously brought self-diagnostic kits to Tesco in 2023.
  • The fertility kit measures AMH from a mailed blood sample, the testosterone kit checks total testosterone, and the HbA1c kit tracks average blood sugar.
  • Tesco presents the rollout as enabling preventative checks without appointments, which it says could help reduce demand on NHS services.
  • Coverage cautions that home testing varies in quality and should not replace guidance from a qualified clinician, especially after unexpected results.