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Compare Vitamin B12 and folate

4 providers compared United Kingdom Vitamins & minerals

Ranked: best Vitamin B12 and folate tests

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Top pick

Vitamins blood test

Matches the group median on both depth and price

A three-marker blood test measuring active vitamin B12, folate and vitamin D, for checking common nutrient deficiencies linked to energy, mood and immune health.

  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
  • 3 biomarkers
  • Results in 2 days
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Vitamin B12 (Active) Folate and Ferritin Blood Test

Cheapest 3-marker B12, folate and ferritin test here

This test measures active B12, folate and ferritin together, three markers linked to energy, red blood cell production and possible anaemia. It suits people with fatigue, dizziness or a suspected deficiency who want a broader check than a single marker.

  • Doctor reviewed
  • 3 biomarkers
  • Results in 4 days
8.2 / 10
£74.00 10% off via us
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Vitamin B12 (Active) and Folate Blood Test

Pricier and narrower than Medichecks' own 3-marker test

This test measures active vitamin B12 and folate, two nutrients involved in energy, brain function and red blood cell production. It suits people who want to check both markers together, such as vegans, vegetarians or those with absorption issues.

  • Doctor reviewed
  • 2 biomarkers
  • Results in 4 days
7.3 / 10
£83.00 10% off via us
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Compare vitamin b12 and folate tests feature by feature across all providers.

Feature Thriva Vitamins blood test Medichecks Vitamin B12 (Active) Folate and Ferritin Blood Test London Medical Laboratory Vitamin Profile Medichecks Vitamin B12 (Active) and Folate Blood Test
Compare Health Test score 84.5 /10 Matches the group median on both depth and price 82.2 /10 Cheapest 3-marker B12, folate and ferritin test here 78.1 /10 8% above median, bundles three vitamins in one draw 73.3 /10 Pricier and narrower than Medichecks' own 3-marker test
Price £81.90 £74.00 £89.00 £83.00
Biomarkers Count 3 3 3 2
At Home
Doctor Reviewed
Turnaround Min Days 2 days 4 days 1 days 4 days
Turnaround Max Days 2 days 4 days 1 days 4 days
Sample Type Blood Blood Blood Blood
Collection Model At-home finger-prick or nurse-taken venous sample (£60 extra) In-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic At-home finger-prick kit, venous draw at a partner clinic or home visit by a phlebotomist In-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Gender Focus Both Both Both Both
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