This panel brings together markers for cholesterol and cardiovascular risk (including an advanced lipid profile with apolipoproteins), liver health (ALT, ALP, Gamma GT, bilirubin), kidney function (creatinine, eGFR), thyroid (TSH), diabetes risk (HbA1c), iron status, active vitamin B12, and general protein levels (albumin, globulin, total protein), together with CRP as a marker of inflammation. It also includes an added PSA marker, which is commonly used to assess prostate health. This mix means the panel can flag issues across several body systems in one go rather than looking at any single condition in depth.
Among the 32 tests in its comparison group, the median size is 18 markers, so this panel's 20 markers put it slightly above average for depth. On price, £82.25 sits well below the £113 group median: YorkTest's 18-marker Essential Health Check costs £55, Randox Health's 23-marker Quickdraw test is £84, and several mid-sized panels from Monitor My Health and Better2Know sit between £65 and £80 for fewer markers. Collection is flexible too, with finger-prick at home, a venous draw at a clinic, or a nurse home visit all offered, and results back within one working day.
The listing's description is fairly brief given the size of the panel, which is reflected in a more middling score for clarity even though the collection options and sample type are clearly stated. Trust signals reflect Blue Horizon Medicals' Trustpilot score of 4.2 from 395 reviews, its use of UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs, and a trading history back to 2009. Results are reviewed by a doctor, though this commentary is typically something you add at checkout rather than a feature built into every order by default.
Who is it for?
This suits men who want a broad baseline health check across cholesterol, liver, kidney, thyroid, diabetes and iron in one order, plus an added PSA marker, without paying for a larger executive-style panel. It is a reasonable middle ground if YorkTest's 18-marker check at £55 feels too basic but Randox's 23-marker test at £84 feels like more than you need.
If you specifically want the largest panel available in this group, Randox Health's General Health Quickdraw Test covers 23 markers for £84, only a little more than this test. If a symptom or health concern is prompting you to test, see your GP first rather than relying on a general panel alone.
How it works
You can give a sample by finger-prick at home, by having a venous draw at a clinic, or through a nurse home visit; select your preferred option at checkout. Once your sample reaches the lab, it is processed for the full marker panel and the results are reviewed by a doctor, with a turnaround of one working day.