Comparison
Blue Horizon DNAblue Wellman vs GeneticEdge: male hormone DNA tests compared
Quick answer
Both are UK DNA tests that look at men's hormone genetics. DNAblue Wellman (£162.25, cheek swab) covers 17 biomarkers across 16 genes, from the androgen receptor and SHBG to vitamin D and clotting. GeneticEdge focuses on five markers studied in connection with hormones, from saliva, with a named UK laboratory and an optional consultation.
- DNAblue Wellman: £162.25, cheek swab, 17 biomarkers, target 30 working days.
- GeneticEdge: Starter Panel £249, or Core Panel £449 with a 30-minute consultation, saliva.
- DNAblue doesn't say whether its androgen receptor result is a CAG repeat length or a single-letter variant.
Blue Horizon DNAblue Wellman and GeneticEdge, side by side
Blue Horizon is a UK blood-test company that also sells DNA tests. Its DNAblue Wellman Genetic Traits report covers androgen receptors, high and low testosterone, DHT production and several wider health genes. It is the closest UK test to GeneticEdge we found.
| Blue Horizon DNAblue Wellman | GeneticEdge | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A men's health genetic traits report covering hormones and wider health. | An at-home saliva DNA test that reports five genetic markers studied in connection with testosterone and other hormones, explained in plain English. |
| Price | £162.25 with free delivery. | Starter Panel £249. Core Panel £449, with a 30-minute consultation. Waitlist open; not yet on sale. |
| Sample | Cheek swab, at home. | Saliva, collected at home. No blood, no needles. |
| Genes | 17 biomarkers across 5aR1, 5aR2, APOE, AR, ESR1, Factor V Leiden, FSHB, GSTM1, GSTP1, HSD3, MTHFR, NOS3, SHBG, SOD2, UGT2B15 and VDR. | Five markers studied in connection with hormones. |
| Androgen receptor | Listed ("Androgen receptors"). Whether it reports the CAG repeat length isn't stated. | Markers studied in connection with hormone biology, explained with their limits. |
| Turnaround | Target of 30 working days. | Confirmed when orders open. |
| Laboratory | Not named on the product page we read. | Complement Genomics, a specialist genetics laboratory in Durham, UK. |
| Support | A written report. | The Core Panel adds a 30-minute consultation to talk through the results. |
| Made for | Men interested in their genetic traits for hormones and general health. | People who take anabolic steroids, or are thinking about it, and want to understand their hormone genetics without being told what to take. |
Where Blue Horizon DNAblue Wellman is stronger
- Cheaper, at £162.25 against £249.
- Broader: 16 genes, including cardiovascular, detox and vitamin D genes as well as hormones.
- Available to order now.
Where GeneticEdge is stronger
- A named UK laboratory, Complement Genomics in Durham.
- Saliva rather than a cheek swab, and a report that sets out where the evidence is uncertain.
- An optional 30-minute consultation (Core Panel).
- Written for people who use or are considering anabolic steroids, without telling anyone what to take.
Which should you choose?
Choose DNAblue Wellman for a cheaper, broader men's health gene report you can order today. Choose GeneticEdge for a focused hormone report from a named UK laboratory, with someone to talk the results through.
Whether anabolic steroids are safe for you. Genetic tests read variants; blood tests read levels. Neither predicts what a substance will do to you. Why not.
Questions
Is there a UK DNA test for testosterone genes?
Yes. Blue Horizon's DNAblue Wellman (£162.25) and GeneticEdge (waitlist, from £249) both look at hormone-related genes. Lifecode Gx has a hormones report sold through practitioners. None of them measures your testosterone level; that needs a blood test.
Does DNAblue Wellman test the androgen receptor CAG repeat?
It lists the androgen receptor (AR) gene but doesn't say whether it reports the CAG repeat length or a single-letter variant. Ask Blue Horizon before ordering if that is what you want.
How long do the results take?
Blue Horizon gives a target of 30 working days for DNAblue Wellman. GeneticEdge will confirm its turnaround when orders open.
Sources
Keep reading
- Guides
Best DNA tests for hormones UK
The UK's at-home DNA tests that cover hormones and fitness, compared on price, genes and privacy.
- Guides
Androgen receptor CAG repeats
The AR gene's CAG repeat: what it is, what studies link it to, and how it is tested in the UK.
- Guides
Genetics of steroid response
Which genes have been studied in connection with testosterone and anabolic steroids, and how strong the evidence is.
For information only, not medical advice. GeneticEdge does not recommend or endorse anabolic steroid use, and no genetic test can tell you whether steroids are safe for you. Talk to a GP or pharmacist about your health. Last reviewed 30 October 2026.