Core Vitamins Profile

Checks four common nutrient markers, ferritin (iron stores), vitamin B12, folate and vitamin D, to flag deficiencies that can affect energy, immunity and mood.

Sample
Blood
Collection
Venous draw at local venue
Results in
3–8 days
Biomarkers
4
Doctor reviewed
No
Tests for
  • Vitamin B12
  • Folate (Vitamin B9)
  • Vitamin D (25-OH)
  • Iron Stores (Ferritin)

Test specifications

Sample type
blood
Collection method
venous draw at local venue
Turnaround time
3–8 days
Biomarkers tested
4
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
No
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

4 biomarkers as listed by Bluecrest Wellness.

Nutritional Health

  • Vitamin B12

Nutritional Status Markers

  • Folate (Vitamin B9)

Vitamins

  • Vitamin D (25-OH)
  • Iron Stores (Ferritin)

About this test

The Core Vitamins Profile measures four biomarkers: ferritin (a marker of iron stores), vitamin B12, folate and vitamin D. These are commonly used to assess whether low nutrient levels could be contributing to tiredness, weakened immunity or low mood, since deficiencies in any of the four are relatively common.

Against the 28 similarly sized vitamins tests we track, this profile places in the 74th percentile for clinical depth, and its £99 price sits close to the £89 median, about 11% higher. Bluecrest also lists an Advanced Nutrients & Vitamins Profile that adds magnesium, zinc and active B12 if you want a wider check.

The listing scores well for clarity, publishing a detailed description, the full biomarker list, the sample type and a stated turnaround. It loses marks on results and follow-up because, like most of Bluecrest's individual tests, there is no doctor review included as standard.

Who is it for?

This suits you if you want a focused check on the nutrients most commonly linked to fatigue, low immunity or mood changes, rather than a full body screen. Bluecrest markets it for adults aged 18 to 79. If you specifically want magnesium, zinc or active B12 (holotranscobalamin) included, Bluecrest's own Advanced Nutrients & Vitamins Profile covers those in addition. If you have persistent symptoms such as ongoing fatigue or breathlessness, discuss them with your GP alongside any test results.

How it works

This is a blood test taken by venous draw at a local Bluecrest venue. Once the sample reaches the lab, results are typically returned in around 3 to 8 days. There is no doctor review included as standard, so you receive your results report directly.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Covers the four nutrients most commonly linked to fatigue, low immunity and mood: ferritin, B12, folate and vitamin D.
  • Listing publishes the full biomarker list, sample type and expected turnaround upfront.
  • Priced close to the category median for similarly sized vitamin panels.
  • Marketed for a wide age range, 18 to 79.

Cons

  • No doctor review is included as standard.
  • At £99, it costs slightly more than the £89 median for comparable vitamin panels we track.
  • Requires an in-person venous blood draw rather than a home finger-prick kit.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Solid four-marker vitamin check near the category average
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

For £99, this test measures ferritin, vitamin B12, folate and vitamin D, the four nutrients most often linked to low energy and immunity. It's priced only slightly above the £89 median for similarly sized vitamins tests we track, and the listing is clear about what's included, though there's no doctor review of the results.

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 8.9/10

    4 biomarkers, placing it in the 74th percentile of vitamins 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 5.9/10

    £99.00 against a median of £89.00 for the 28 similarly sized vitamins tests we track (+11%).

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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