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Folate
Essential B vitamin, often deficient in our diet
- At-home test
- Doctor reviewed
- 1 biomarkers
- Results in 1 day
8.1
/ 10
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Folate (Serum) Blood Test
Folate (Vitamin B9) is essential for red blood cell production, DNA synthesis, and overall energy levels. This test checks your folate levels to identify deficiencies that can contribute to fatigue, weakness, and anaemia.
- Doctor reviewed
- 1 biomarkers
- Results in 3 days
7.9
/ 10
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Vitamin B9 (Folate)
This test measures folate levels in the blood serum. Folate (also called folic acid or vitamin B9) is used for red blood cell formation, tissue repair, DNA synthesis and nerve health.
- 1 biomarkers
- Results in 3–8 days
6.6
/ 10
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Folate - Serum Test
This test measures the level of folate (Vitamin B9) in your blood
- 1 biomarkers
- Results in 1 day
6.0
/ 10
Side-by-side comparison
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| Feature | Blue Horizon Medicals Folate | Medichecks Folate (Serum) Blood Test | Bluecrest Wellness Vitamin B9 (Folate) | Better2Know Folate - Serum Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compare Health Test score | 81.2 /10 | 78.8 /10 | 65.8 /10 | 59.5 /10 |
| Price | £54.25 | £39.00 | £65.00 | £185.00 |
| Biomarkers Count | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| At Home | ||||
| Doctor Reviewed | — | |||
| Turnaround Min Days | 1 days | 3 days | 3 days | 1 days |
| Turnaround Max Days | 1 days | 3 days | 8 days | 1 days |
| Sample Type | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood |
| Collection Model | At-home finger-prick or Tasso autodraw or venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit | In-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic | Venous draw at local venue | Venous draw at clinic or nurse visit; also home kit £99 |
| Gender Focus | Both | Both | Both | Both |
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