Liver Function Tests

Checks core liver enzymes and proteins (ALT, ALP, GGT, bilirubin, albumin, globulin and total protein) to assess liver health.

  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
At-home finger-prick or Tasso autodraw or venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Results in
1 day
Biomarkers
7
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Total bilirubin
  • ALP
  • ALT
  • Albumin
  • Globulin
  • Total protein
  • GGT (Gamma GT)

Test specifications

Sample type
blood
Collection method
at-home finger-prick or Tasso autodraw or venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Turnaround time
1 day
Biomarkers tested
7
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

7 biomarkers as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.

Liver Function

  • Total bilirubin

Liver health

  • ALP
  • ALT

Proteins

  • Albumin
  • Globulin
  • Total protein
  • GGT (Gamma GT)

About this test

This panel covers the standard liver function markers: ALT, ALP and GGT, enzymes that rise when the liver is under strain, bilirubin, a breakdown product the liver processes, and albumin, globulin and total protein, which reflect the liver's protein-making role. Together these are the markers most commonly used to get an overall picture of liver health, whether that is general monitoring, checking in around alcohol intake, or following up an existing concern with a GP.

With 7 markers this test matches the median exactly across the 5 comparable liver function tests we track, so it is neither more nor less thorough than the norm. Price is the same story: at £45.25 it sits exactly at the group median. Medichecks and YorkTest offer the identical 7 markers for less, at £39 and £41 respectively, and Thriva's version costs slightly more at £48.60; Medichecks also sells a deeper 8-marker version with hyaluronic acid for £199.

This test's strength is convenience, scoring a perfect 10: you can collect a sample at home with a finger-prick or Tasso autodraw kit, or choose a clinic or nurse home visit, with results back in around a day. The listing is thoroughly documented, and results are reviewed by a doctor. Blue Horizon processes samples through UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs and holds a Trustpilot score of 4.2 from 395 reviews.

Who is it for?

This suits anyone who wants a same-panel liver check without visiting a clinic, for example ahead of a health review, alongside changes to alcohol intake, or as part of monitoring agreed with a GP. If price matters more than convenience, Medichecks offers the identical 7 markers for £39 and YorkTest for £41, both cheaper than this test.

How it works

You can collect a sample at home using a finger-prick kit or a Tasso autodraw device, or opt for a venous draw at a clinic or a nurse home visit. Results are typically available within around a day and are reviewed by a doctor before you receive them.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • At-home finger-prick or Tasso autodraw option, as well as clinic and nurse-visit collection.
  • Results back in around a day.
  • Covers all 7 standard liver function markers, matching the depth of the cheaper market options.

Cons

  • Medichecks and YorkTest offer the same 7 markers for £39 and £41, both cheaper.
  • Priced exactly at the category median, so it is not a budget option.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Same depth as rivals, at the market price, easy at-home kit
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Seven core liver markers, including ALT, ALP, GGT, bilirubin and key proteins, at £45.25, right at the median for the liver function tests we compare it with. Medichecks and YorkTest offer the same 7 markers for less, at £39 and £41, but this test can be done entirely at home with results in around a day.

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 9.0/10

    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.

  • Clinical depth 7.7/10

    7 biomarkers against a median of 7 across the 5 tests in its comparison group.

  • Collection convenience 10.0/10

    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 liver kidney norm of 2.

  • Results and follow-up 7.0/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor; the provider does not describe the report format.

  • Trust signals 7.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.2 from 395 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); trading 17+ years.

  • Value for money 6.5/10

    £45.25 against a comparison-group median of £45.25 (-0%).

Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.

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