Vitamin E - Alpha Tocophero

This is a single blood test for vitamin E, a fat-soluble vitamin that acts as an antioxidant. It suits people who have a specific reason to check their vitamin E level, since deficiency is uncommon in the general population.

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
Venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Results in
10 days
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Vitamin E

Test specifications

Sample type
blood
Collection method
venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Turnaround time
10 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.

  • Vitamin E

About this test

This test measures vitamin E, a fat-soluble vitamin that functions as an antioxidant and plays a part in immune function. Because it is fat-soluble, the body stores it, so deficiency is uncommon unless there is an underlying problem absorbing fat, and testing is usually done for a specific reason rather than as routine screening.

Blue Horizon does not group this test against named competitors in our data. Against the wider set of similarly sized vitamin tests we track, its price sits well above the typical range, which is the main reason for its low value for money score. Collection is by venous blood draw at a clinic or nurse home visit only, with results taking around ten days, and both factors weigh on its collection convenience score.

The listing itself is clear, stating the sample type, the single biomarker and the expected turnaround. Trust signals reflect the provider's Trustpilot score and its UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs, and doctor review is an add-on you opt into at checkout, not a default inclusion.

Who is it for?

This test could suit you if a clinician has suggested checking your vitamin E level for a specific reason, rather than as part of general screening, since deficiency is uncommon without an underlying cause. You will need to be able to attend a clinic or arrange a nurse home visit, as there is no at-home collection option.

If you are looking for a lower-cost or faster vitamin check, bear in mind this test costs more and takes longer to turn around than several other single-marker vitamin tests, so it is worth checking whether a different profile would serve your needs better.

How it works

This is a whole blood test for vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol). You give a venous blood sample, either at a clinic or via a nurse home visit; there is no at-home collection option for this test. Once your sample reaches the laboratory, results are typically ready in around ten days. A doctor's review of your results can be added as an opt-in extra at checkout.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • One of the few providers we track that lists a dedicated vitamin E test.
  • The listing clearly states the sample type, biomarker and expected turnaround time.
  • A nurse home visit is offered if a clinic visit is not convenient.

Cons

  • Only available as a venous blood draw at a clinic or nurse visit; no home kit option.
  • A ten-day turnaround, longer than many single-marker blood tests we track.
  • At £130.25, this sits well above the typical price for a vitamin test of this size.
  • Doctor review is an add-on you opt into at checkout, not a default inclusion.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Vitamin E check priced well above typical vitamin tests
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

This vitamin E blood test costs £130.25 and requires a venous sample taken at a clinic or via a nurse home visit, with results back in around ten days. Blue Horizon does not place this test in a formal comparison group, but its price sits well above the typical range for vitamin tests of a similar size that we track. The main caveats are the cost, the ten-day wait and the lack of an at-home option.

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 8.0/10

    The listing publishes a short 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 6.3/10

    1 biomarkers, placing it in the 31st percentile of vitamins tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 8.0/10

    A blood sample taken at home by a visiting nurse or phlebotomist; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 10 days, slower than similar tests.

  • 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 3.8/10

    £130.25 against a median of £85.00 for the 73 similarly sized vitamins tests we track (+53%).

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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