Walsh Protocol Profile

Searches for imbalances and key nutrients.

  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
At-home finger-prick or venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Results in
10 days
Biomarkers
7
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Active B12
  • Folate
  • Ferritin
  • Copper
  • Zinc
  • Vitamin D (25-OH)
  • Caeruloplasmin

Test specifications

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

What's tested

7 biomarkers as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.

B Vitamins Profile

  • Active B12
  • Folate

Iron status

  • Ferritin

Minerals

  • Copper
  • Zinc

Vitamins

  • Vitamin D (25-OH)
  • Caeruloplasmin

About this test

This blood test profile includes tests for the trace elements copper and plasma zinc along with three important vitamins - folate, active B12, D - and a test for iron store levels and inflammation, ferritin. This is a set of tests often ordered by nutritional specialists to check the status of those following the Walsh Protocol - which is based on the hypothesis that imbalances in certain key nutrients can result in biochemical disturbance within the brain, and subsequent mental health disorders.

Description provided by Blue Horizon Medicals.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

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 9.6/10

    7 biomarkers, placing it in the 85th percentile of vitamins tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 8.0/10

    Can be done at home; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 10 days.

  • Results and follow-up 7.0/10

    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 3.6/10

    £141.25 against a median of £89.00 for the 28 similarly sized vitamins tests we track (+59%).

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Iron, Vitamin D & B12 Deficiency Blood Test

A 3-marker blood test combining ferritin, vitamin B12 and vitamin D, aimed at people at higher risk of these common deficiencies, such as those on plant-based diets or with limited sun exposure.

  • At-home test
8.8 / 10 Three common deficiencies bundled below the market median