Bluecrest Wellness Heart & cholesterol

Apo Blood Test

This test measures apolipoprotein A1 and apolipoprotein B, two proteins involved in how cholesterol is transported around the body. It suits people who want more detail on cholesterol transport than a standard lipid test provides.

Sample
Blood
Collection
Venous draw at local venue
Results in
3–8 days
Biomarkers
2
Doctor reviewed
No
Tests for
  • Apolipoprotein A1
  • Apolipoprotein B

Test specifications

Provider
Bluecrest Wellness
Sample type
blood
Collection method
venous draw at local venue
Turnaround time
3–8 days
Biomarkers tested
2
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
No
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

2 biomarkers as listed by Bluecrest Wellness.

Cholesterol status

  • Apolipoprotein A1
  • Apolipoprotein B

About this test

This test measures two proteins, apolipoprotein A1 and apolipoprotein B, which relate to how lipids (cholesterols) are transported around the body. Bluecrest positions it as giving more detail than a standard cholesterol test, though the fact sheet does not specify how the results are reported or interpreted beyond the two marker readings.

On marker count, the two biomarkers here put it in the 43rd percentile among the heart and cholesterol tests we track, so it is not a broad panel. The value for money score reflects that £125 is close to the £127 median for similarly sized tests in this category. It scores well on trust signals, reflecting Bluecrest's Trustpilot rating and lab accreditation, but scores lower on results and follow-up, because there is no doctor review included as standard, and on collection convenience, since it needs a venous blood draw at a clinic with results taking around 8 days.

There is no direct group of comparable tests listed for this specific profile, so we cannot say how it compares with equivalent apolipoprotein tests from other providers. Bluecrest's own lab holds UKAS ISO 15189 accreditation and is CQC registered, which factors into the trust score, though a GP consultation is only included in the company's premium packages, not in this standalone test.

Who is it for?

This could suit you if you already track standard cholesterol and want an additional read on lipid transport, or if you have been advised to get apolipoprotein levels checked specifically. It will not suit anyone wanting a broad cardiovascular check, since it covers only two markers. There is no comparable apolipoprotein test from another provider in our data, so we cannot point you to a cheaper or deeper alternative for this specific profile.

How it works

This is a blood test using a venous draw taken at one of Bluecrest's local venues, not an at-home kit. Turnaround is around 3 to 8 days. Results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard for this test.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Covers both apolipoprotein A1 and B, markers not included in a standard cholesterol panel.
  • Priced close to the £127 median for heart and cholesterol tests we track, at £125.
  • Results are expected within around 3 to 8 days.

Cons

  • Results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard.
  • Requires an in-person venous blood draw at a clinic; there is no at-home option for this test.
  • Only two biomarkers, placing it in the 43rd percentile for depth among heart and cholesterol tests.
  • No comparable apolipoprotein test from another provider in our data, so relative value cannot be confirmed.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Two-marker apolipoprotein test with no doctor review
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

The Apo Blood Test checks apolipoprotein A1 and B, which relate to how cholesterol is carried around the body. It costs £125 for a venous blood draw at a Bluecrest venue, with results in around 3 to 8 days, and there is no doctor review of results as standard.

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 7.1/10

    2 biomarkers, placing it in the 43rd percentile of heart health tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 3.0/10

    Requires a venous draw at a clinic; results in around 8 days, slower than similar tests.

  • Results and follow-up 3.0/10

    Results are not doctor-reviewed and no consultation is included; the provider does not describe the report format.

  • Trust signals 9.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.7 from 6,787 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 own lab); CQC registered; trading 14+ years.

  • Value for money 6.6/10

    £125.00 against a median of £127.00 for the 30 similarly sized heart health tests we track (-2%).

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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