Bluecrest Wellness Vitamins & minerals

Vitamin B9 (Folate)

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.

Sample
Blood
Collection
Venous draw at local venue
Results in
3–8 days
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
No
Tests for
  • Folate (Vitamin B9)

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 Status Markers

  • Folate (Vitamin B9)

About this test

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.

Who is it for?

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.

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 folate, with results typically back within 3 to 8 days. Results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Far cheaper than Better2Know's £185 folate test in our comparison
  • Full details given on the biomarker, sample type and turnaround
  • Can be booked alongside any other Bluecrest health check
  • Choose from more than 350 testing venues across England and Ireland

Cons

  • More expensive than Medichecks (£39) and Blue Horizon Medicals (£54.25)
  • No doctor review of your folate result as standard
  • In-person venous draw needed; no postal kit for this test
  • Can take up to 8 days for results

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Costs more than most folate tests, but far less than 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 5.9/10

    £65.00 against a comparison-group median of £59.63 (+9%).

Compare with similar tests

This test belongs to our Folate test comparison group. See how it stacks up against equivalent tests from other providers.

Medichecks

Folate (Serum) Blood Test

Folate (Vitamin B9) is essential for red blood cell production, DNA synthesis, and overall energy levels. This test checks your folate levels to identify deficiencies that can contribute to fatigue, weakness, and anaemia.

  • Doctor reviewed
  • 1 biomarkers
  • Results in 3 days
7.9 / 10
£39.00
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Medichecks

Folate (Serum) Blood Test

Folate (Vitamin B9) is essential for red blood cell production, DNA synthesis, and overall energy levels. This test checks your folate levels to identify deficiencies that can contribute to fatigue, weakness, and anaemia.

7.9 / 10
£39.00
Full review →