A single blood test measuring folate (vitamin B9), a nutrient the body has only a few months' reserve of. It suits people checking for a possible deficiency linked to diet, absorption problems, pregnancy or certain medications.
1 biomarker as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.
Folate, also known as vitamin B9, is involved in breaking down carbohydrates for energy, and the body only stores a few months' worth. According to the provider, low folate is commonly linked to a poor diet, absorption problems, higher demand such as during pregnancy, or as a side effect of some medications, and prolonged deficiency is associated with a type of anaemia in which red blood cells are unusually large. This test measures folate on its own rather than as part of a wider nutritional panel.
Within its comparison group of folate tests, depth is not really a differentiator since every test here measures one marker; what varies is price and convenience. At £54.25 this test is below the £59.63 group median, more expensive than Medichecks' £39 test but notably cheaper than Bluecrest Wellness's £65 version and Better2Know's £185 test. Collection is flexible, with finger-prick at home, the Tasso autodraw device, a clinic visit or a nurse home visit all offered, and results back within one working day.
The listing publishes a detailed description of what folate is and why deficiency happens, which is reflected in a strong clarity score, though it does not state what the results report looks like. Trust signals for Blue Horizon Medicals draw on a Trustpilot score of 4.2 from 395 reviews, UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs, and a trading history back to 2009. Results are reviewed by a doctor, though this is typically an add-on you choose at checkout, not a default inclusion.
This suits you if you have symptoms that could relate to low folate, such as persistent tiredness, or if you know you are at higher risk, for example during pregnancy or while taking certain medications, and want a quick single-marker check rather than a full nutritional panel. If cost is the main factor, Medichecks' equivalent test is cheaper at £39; if you would rather have folate checked as part of a wider set of vitamin and mineral markers, look at a combined panel instead of this standalone test.
If you have ongoing symptoms, it is worth speaking to your GP as well, since they can consider folate alongside other possible causes.
You can provide a sample by finger-prick at home, using the Tasso autodraw device, by venous draw at a clinic, or through a nurse home visit, selecting your preferred option at checkout. Once the sample reaches the lab, folate is measured and the results are reviewed by a doctor, with a turnaround of one working day.
This is a single-marker folate test that checks your vitamin B9 status, relevant if you have symptoms of deficiency or a reason to suspect low reserves, such as pregnancy or certain medications. At £54.25 it sits below the £59.63 median across its comparison group, cheaper than Bluecrest Wellness (£65) and far below Better2Know's £185 equivalent, though pricier than Medichecks' £39 test. As with any single-marker test, it only gives you this one result rather than a wider nutritional picture.
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.
A finger-prick sample you take at home; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 1 days, well ahead of the vitamins norm of 3.5.
Results are reviewed by a doctor; the provider does not describe the report format.
Trustpilot 4.2 from 395 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); trading 17+ years.
£54.25 against a comparison-group median of £59.63 (-9%).
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 Folate test comparison group. See how it stacks up against equivalent tests from other providers.
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A single blood test measuring folate (Vitamin B9), commonly used to assess levels relevant to red blood cell formation and tissue repair. Useful during pregnancy planning or on a restricted diet.
Priciest folate test here; a cheaper home kit exists
This venous blood test measures folate (vitamin B9) levels. It suits people investigating possible deficiency symptoms, checking nutritional status in pregnancy, or monitoring folic acid supplementation.
Cheapest folate test in our comparison
A single blood test measuring serum folate (vitamin B9), a marker linked to red blood cell production and energy. Suited to anyone with symptoms of fatigue, a restricted diet, or pregnancy-related folate needs.
Costs more than most folate tests, but far less than one
A single blood test measuring folate (Vitamin B9), commonly used to assess levels relevant to red blood cell formation and tissue repair. Useful during pregnancy planning or on a restricted diet.
Priciest folate test here; a cheaper home kit exists
This venous blood test measures folate (vitamin B9) levels. It suits people investigating possible deficiency symptoms, checking nutritional status in pregnancy, or monitoring folic acid supplementation.
