Bluecrest Wellness Vitamins & minerals

Vitamin B12

A single blood test measuring Vitamin B12, commonly used to assess levels relevant to nerve function and red blood cell production. Useful for vegans, vegetarians or anyone with absorption concerns.

Sample
Blood
Collection
Venous draw at local venue
Results in
3–8 days
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
No
Tests for
  • Vitamin B12

Test specifications

Provider
Bluecrest Wellness
Sample type
blood
Collection method
venous draw at local venue
Turnaround time
3–8 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
No
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Bluecrest Wellness.

Nutritional Health

  • Vitamin B12

About this test

Vitamin B12 supports red blood cell formation, nerve function and DNA synthesis, and a blood test is commonly used to assess whether your level sits within a healthy range, which can be relevant for people on vegan or vegetarian diets or with absorption issues.

At £65, this is more expensive than most of the single B12 tests we compare, including Medichecks and London Medical Laboratory (both £39), Blue Horizon Medicals (£45.25 for either its Active or Total test), Randox Health's Quickdraw test (£46), Forth (£50) and Better2Know's standard kit (£55). It is cheaper than Better2Know's other B12 test, priced at £170.

The score is weighed down mainly by value for money, since £65 is 41% above the £46 median across this comparison group, while clarity and trust signals score well thanks to a detailed listing and a lab that is UKAS ISO 15189 accredited and CQC registered. It also loses marks on collection convenience, because it needs an in-person venous draw, and on results and follow-up, since there is no doctor review as standard.

Who is it for?

This suits anyone who wants to check their B12 level, for example if you follow a vegan or vegetarian diet, have had gastric surgery, or have symptoms like fatigue or tingling in the hands and feet. On price alone, Medichecks or London Medical Laboratory offer the same single B12 test for £39, less than two thirds of Bluecrest's £65. If you would rather attend a Bluecrest venue in person than order a kit, that convenience may be worth the extra cost to you. Ongoing symptoms are best discussed with a GP.

How it works

You attend a Bluecrest venue for a venous blood draw; there is no at-home kit for this test. The sample is sent to Bluecrest's own UKAS ISO 15189 accredited laboratory to measure Vitamin B12, with results typically back within 3 to 8 days. Results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Straightforward listing of the biomarker, sample type and turnaround
  • Cheaper than Better2Know's £170 B12 test in our comparison
  • Can be tagged on to any existing Bluecrest health package
  • Venous draw available at over 350 venues nationwide

Cons

  • £65 is 41% above the group median of £46 for single B12 tests
  • More expensive than Medichecks, London Medical Laboratory and Forth's B12 tests
  • No doctor review of your B12 result as standard
  • You need to visit a Bluecrest venue for the venous draw

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Among the priciest B12 tests we compare, bar one
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

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 7.5/10

    A single-marker test measuring exactly what it sets out to; depth is not the point of this comparison group.

  • Collection convenience 3.0/10

    Requires a venous draw at a clinic; results in around 8 days.

  • Results and follow-up 3.0/10

    Results are not doctor-reviewed as standard.

  • 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 3.6/10

    £65.00 against a comparison-group median of £46.00 (+41%).

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