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Cheapest in its group, with typical marker depth
A 10-marker blood test combining standard cholesterol with apolipoproteins A1 and B. It suits anyone wanting a fuller cardiovascular risk picture than a basic lipid test.
Lp(a) test priced above Thriva's own cheaper lipid panel
Measures Lipoprotein(a), apolipoproteins and a full cholesterol panel to give a fuller picture of inherited cardiovascular risk. Suits people with a family history of early heart disease.
Matches Forth's price but adds one more marker
A 9-marker blood test covering apolipoproteins A1 and B alongside a standard cholesterol panel, for a more detailed look at cardiovascular risk than total cholesterol alone. Suited to people who want more than a basic cholesterol check.
Solid at-home lipid panel, but Thriva tests more for less
An at-home finger-prick test measuring total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides and the apolipoproteins A, B and Lp(a), for anyone wanting a deeper look at heart disease risk than a standard cholesterol check.
Priciest test in its advanced lipid comparison group
A 12-marker panel covering advanced cholesterol subtypes, apolipoproteins, homocysteine and two heart inflammation markers, collected by a nurse who visits you. Suited to people with cardiovascular risk factors wanting a deeper lipid breakdown than a standard test.
Nurse-drawn lipid panel at a steep price premium
A 10-marker advanced lipid panel with Apolipoprotein A and B, Lp(a) and CRP, collected by a nurse. Suits people who want a deeper look at cardiovascular risk beyond standard cholesterol tests.
This test is ideal if you have a family history of heart disease or are worried that your lifestyle may put you at an increased risk.
Compare advanced lipids (apob, lp(a)) tests feature by feature across all providers.
| Feature | Thriva Cholesterol and apolipoproteins blood test | Thriva Lp(a) Cardiovascular Risk Profile | Medichecks Apolipoprotein Profile Blood Test | Forth Advanced Cholesterol Home Test Kit | Better2Know Advanced Heart Health Nurse Kit | Better2Know Complete Heart Health Nurse Kit | Medichecks Advanced Heart Disease Risk Blood Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compare Health Test score | 86.4 /10 Cheapest in its group, with typical marker depth | 84.6 /10 Lp(a) test priced above Thriva's own cheaper lipid panel | 76.9 /10 Matches Forth's price but adds one more marker | 73.2 /10 Solid at-home lipid panel, but Thriva tests more for less | 68.8 /10 Priciest test in its advanced lipid comparison group | 64.5 /10 Nurse-drawn lipid panel at a steep price premium | Not rated |
| Price | £73.80 | £108.00 | £89.00 | £89.00 | £445.00 | £395.00 | — |
| Biomarkers Count | 10 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 11 |
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| Doctor Reviewed | — | — | |||||
| Turnaround Min Days | 2 days | 2 days | 6 days | 2 days | 3 days | 3 days | 8 days |
| Turnaround Max Days | 2 days | 2 days | 6 days | 2 days | 3 days | 3 days | 8 days |
| Sample Type | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood |
| Collection Model | At-home finger-prick or nurse-taken venous sample (£60 extra) | At-home finger-prick or nurse-taken venous sample (£60 extra) | At-home finger-prick or in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic | At-home finger-prick kit or at-home AutoDraw device or home nurse visit | Nurse kit: venous draw by a nurse, post to lab | Nurse kit: venous draw by a nurse, post to lab | In-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic |
| Gender Focus | Both | Both | Both | Both | Both | Both | Both |
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