A single-marker blood test measuring homocysteine, used as an indicator of B-vitamin status and long-term cardiovascular and cognitive risk factors. Suits those wanting to check this one marker specifically.
1 biomarker as listed by Bluecrest Wellness.
Homocysteine is an amino acid whose levels in the blood reflect how efficiently the body processes B-vitamins (B6, B12 and folate). Raised levels can point to low B-vitamin intake or absorption, or reduced kidney function, and are associated with increased long-term cardiovascular and cognitive risk. This test measures homocysteine alone, rather than as part of a wider panel.
Within the homocysteine test comparison group, Bluecrest's version at £169 is more expensive than Thriva's £133 test and Medichecks' £149 test, and only Better2Know's £175 test costs more. All four tests measure the same single marker, so the difference between them is largely price rather than depth. Bluecrest's test can also only be booked by phone, rather than online.
The score reflects a straightforward single-marker test with clear information but a high price and no doctor review. It scores well for clarity, since the listing sets out the biomarker, turnaround and collection details clearly, and well on trust, given Bluecrest's Trustpilot rating, its own accredited lab and CQC registration. value for money is only middling, as £169 is above the comparison group's median, and it loses marks on collection convenience, needing a venous draw at a clinic with results in around eight days, and on results and follow-up, since it is not reviewed by a doctor as standard.
This suits you if you specifically want to check your homocysteine level, for example alongside a wider heart health check, and are happy to book by phone and attend a Bluecrest venue for the blood draw. If you are already experiencing symptoms such as memory or concentration problems, it is also worth discussing them with your GP.
If price is the priority, Thriva's Homocysteine Test at £133 or Medichecks' version at £149 cost less for the same single marker.
The test requires a venous blood draw at a local Bluecrest venue, which can only be booked by phone. The sample is sent to Bluecrest's own laboratory, with results typically ready in three to eight days. The report is not reviewed by a doctor as standard.
Homocysteine gets its own dedicated test here, priced at £169 and used to assess B-vitamin status and long-term cardiovascular and cognitive risk factors. It costs more than Thriva's £133 and Medichecks' £149 versions, though less than Better2Know's £175 test. It can only be booked by phone, and results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard.
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.
A single-marker test measuring exactly what it sets out to; depth is not the point of this comparison group.
Requires a venous draw at a clinic; results in around 8 days, slower than similar tests.
Results are not doctor-reviewed and no consultation is included; the provider does not describe the report format.
Trustpilot 4.7 from 6,787 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 own lab); CQC registered; trading 14+ years.
£169.00 against a comparison-group median of £159.00 (+6%).
Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.
This test belongs to our Homocysteine test comparison group. See how it stacks up against equivalent tests from other providers.
Cheapest of the homocysteine tests we compare it with
A single homocysteine blood test, a marker linked to vitamin B12, folate and B6 status and to cardiovascular and cognitive health risk factors.
Mid-priced homocysteine test, clinic visit only
A single blood test that measures homocysteine, a marker linked to heart health and to vitamin B12 and folate status, for anyone wanting a closer look at cardiovascular or nutritional risk factors.
Priciest of the four homocysteine tests we compare
A single-marker blood test for homocysteine, used as an early indicator of cardiovascular risk and linked to vitamin B12, B6 and folate levels.
Cheapest of the homocysteine tests we compare it with
A single homocysteine blood test, a marker linked to vitamin B12, folate and B6 status and to cardiovascular and cognitive health risk factors.
Mid-priced homocysteine test, clinic visit only
A single blood test that measures homocysteine, a marker linked to heart health and to vitamin B12 and folate status, for anyone wanting a closer look at cardiovascular or nutritional risk factors.
Priciest of the four homocysteine tests we compare
A single-marker blood test for homocysteine, used as an early indicator of cardiovascular risk and linked to vitamin B12, B6 and folate levels.
