Metabolic Check

Inclusive check of essential markers of general health

  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
At-home finger-prick or venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Results in
1 day
Biomarkers
9
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Folate
  • HbA1c
  • Ferritin
  • Free T4
  • Free T3
  • TSH
  • Vitamin D
  • B12
  • Lipids

Test specifications

Sample type
blood
Collection method
at-home finger-prick or venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Turnaround time
1 day
Biomarkers tested
9
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

9 biomarkers as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.

B Vitamins Profile

  • Folate

Diabetes

  • HbA1c

Iron status

  • Ferritin

Thyroid function

  • Free T4

Thyroid hormones

  • Free T3
  • TSH

Vitamins

  • Vitamin D
  • B12
  • Lipids

About this test

Our Metabolic Check provides a snapshot of two important markers of our metabolic state - HbA1c and Thyroid Function - along with a Lipid profile and the essential Vitamins B12, Folate and D, and Iron levels. A series of these profiles over time (for example every 6 months) would be ideal for those who wish to track their blood chemistry over a period of time, whilst making lifestyle changes.

This test is available as a vacutainer (whole blood) or fingerprick sample collection option. You can choose to visit a Tuli Pharmacy or Superdrug venue to give the sample, or have a Nurse Home Visit. Select your preferred option at checkout.

Description provided by Blue Horizon Medicals.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

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 5.6/10

    9 biomarkers, placing it in the 18th percentile of metabolism tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 10.0/10

    Can be done at home; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results within 2 days.

  • Results and follow-up 8.5/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor.

  • Trust signals 7.5/10

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

  • Value for money 5.5/10

    £94.25 against a median of £78.00 for the 7 similarly sized metabolism tests we track (+21%).

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Metabolic health blood test

Metabolic health is a crucial pillar of healthspan. Understand and optimise key markers of your metabolic health with this test - including HbA1c, cholesterol, hs-CRP, liver health and kidney function.

  • At-home test
8.6 / 10