A single-marker blood test for homocysteine, used as an early indicator of cardiovascular risk and linked to vitamin B12, B6 and folate levels.
1 biomarker as listed by Better2Know.
Homocysteine is an amino acid that the body normally processes quickly; raised levels are used as an early marker of cardiovascular risk, particularly alongside other risk factors like high blood pressure or high cholesterol, and can also point to low levels of vitamins B12, B6 or folate.
Among the homocysteine tests we track, this is the most expensive: £175 compares with Thriva's £133, Medichecks' £149 and Bluecrest Wellness's £169, putting it 10% above the £159 group median. All four are single-marker tests measuring the same thing.
The clarity score is high because the biomarker, sample type and turnaround are clearly published. value for money only scores around the middle given the premium over cheaper alternatives, and results and follow-up scores lower because the result is not reviewed by a doctor as standard.
This suits someone who wants to check their homocysteine level specifically, for example because of other cardiovascular risk factors, and who is happy to attend a clinic or have a nurse visit for the blood draw.
If price is the deciding factor, Thriva's Homocysteine Test at £133 or Medichecks' at £149 measure the same single marker for less.
A clinician takes a venous blood sample at a clinic or during a nurse home visit and sends it to Better2Know's laboratory for analysis. Results are typically ready within a few days and are uploaded to your online patient area, with a notification by SMS or email. The fact sheet does not state that a doctor reviews the result before you see it.
This single-marker blood test measures homocysteine, used as an early indicator of cardiovascular risk and linked to B12, B6 and folate levels. At £175 it is the most expensive of the four homocysteine tests we compare, 10% above the £159 group median, and results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard.
The listing publishes a detailed description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.
A single-marker test measuring exactly what it sets out to; depth is not the point of this comparison group.
Requires a venous draw at a clinic; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 1 days, well ahead of the heart health norm of 3.
Results are not doctor-reviewed and no consultation is included; the provider does not describe the report format.
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£175.00 against a comparison-group median of £159.00 (+10%).
Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.
This test belongs to our Homocysteine test comparison group. See how it stacks up against equivalent tests from other providers.
Cheapest of the homocysteine tests we compare it with
A single homocysteine blood test, a marker linked to vitamin B12, folate and B6 status and to cardiovascular and cognitive health risk factors.
Mid-priced homocysteine test, clinic visit only
A single blood test that measures homocysteine, a marker linked to heart health and to vitamin B12 and folate status, for anyone wanting a closer look at cardiovascular or nutritional risk factors.
One of the priciest homocysteine tests, bar one
A single-marker blood test measuring homocysteine, used as an indicator of B-vitamin status and long-term cardiovascular and cognitive risk factors. Suits those wanting to check this one marker specifically.
Cheapest of the homocysteine tests we compare it with
A single homocysteine blood test, a marker linked to vitamin B12, folate and B6 status and to cardiovascular and cognitive health risk factors.
Mid-priced homocysteine test, clinic visit only
A single blood test that measures homocysteine, a marker linked to heart health and to vitamin B12 and folate status, for anyone wanting a closer look at cardiovascular or nutritional risk factors.
One of the priciest homocysteine tests, bar one
A single-marker blood test measuring homocysteine, used as an indicator of B-vitamin status and long-term cardiovascular and cognitive risk factors. Suits those wanting to check this one marker specifically.
