A single blood test measuring folate (Vitamin B9), commonly used to assess levels relevant to red blood cell formation and tissue repair. Useful during pregnancy planning or on a restricted diet.
1 biomarker as listed by Bluecrest Wellness.
Folate, or Vitamin B9, is used for red blood cell formation, DNA production and tissue repair, and a blood test is commonly used to assess whether levels sit within a healthy range, which matters particularly during pregnancy or for people with restricted diets.
At £65, this costs more than the other single-folate tests we compare from Medichecks (£39) and Blue Horizon Medicals (£54.25), sitting 9% above the £59.63 median for this comparison group. It is, however, considerably cheaper than Better2Know's folate test, priced at £185.
The score is dragged down slightly on value for money given the gap to Medichecks and Blue Horizon Medicals, 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, since it needs an in-person venous draw, and on results and follow-up, because there is no doctor review as standard.
This suits anyone who wants to check their folate level, for example if you have symptoms like persistent fatigue or digestive issues, follow a restricted diet, or want a baseline before or during pregnancy planning, alongside advice from a GP. On price, Medichecks offers the same single folate test for £39 and Blue Horizon Medicals for £54.25, both cheaper than Bluecrest's £65, though Better2Know's equivalent test costs considerably more at £185. Concerns about pregnancy or ongoing symptoms should go through a GP.
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 folate, with results typically back within 3 to 8 days. Results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard.
A single folate (Vitamin B9) blood test taken via a venous draw for £65. That is more than Medichecks (£39) and Blue Horizon Medicals (£54.25) charge for the same single marker, but far below Better2Know's £185 version, 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.
£65.00 against a comparison-group median of £59.63 (+9%).
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 Folate test comparison group. See how it stacks up against equivalent tests from other providers.
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Folate test undercuts its £59.63 group median
A single blood test measuring folate (vitamin B9), a nutrient the body has only a few months' reserve of. It suits people checking for a possible deficiency linked to diet, absorption problems, pregnancy or certain medications.
Priciest folate test here; a cheaper home kit exists
This venous blood test measures folate (vitamin B9) levels. It suits people investigating possible deficiency symptoms, checking nutritional status in pregnancy, or monitoring folic acid supplementation.
Cheapest folate test in our comparison
A single blood test measuring serum folate (vitamin B9), a marker linked to red blood cell production and energy. Suited to anyone with symptoms of fatigue, a restricted diet, or pregnancy-related folate needs.
Folate test undercuts its £59.63 group median
A single blood test measuring folate (vitamin B9), a nutrient the body has only a few months' reserve of. It suits people checking for a possible deficiency linked to diet, absorption problems, pregnancy or certain medications.
Priciest folate test here; a cheaper home kit exists
This venous blood test measures folate (vitamin B9) levels. It suits people investigating possible deficiency symptoms, checking nutritional status in pregnancy, or monitoring folic acid supplementation.
