Baseline Blood Test

A 22-marker at-home finger-prick test covering cholesterol, blood count, inflammation, liver, vitamin, mineral and blood sugar markers, for a broad snapshot of general health.

  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
At-home finger-prick kit or at-home AutoDraw device or home nurse visit
Results in
2 days
Biomarkers
22
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Creatine Kinase
  • Haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)
  • Cholesterol (lipid profile)
  • Full blood count (FBC)
  • Inflammation
  • Liver health
  • Minerals
  • Sex steroid hormones
  • Vitamins

Test specifications

Provider
Forth
Sample type
blood
Collection method
at-home finger-prick kit or at-home AutoDraw device or home nurse visit
Turnaround time
2 days
Biomarkers tested
22
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

9 biomarkers as listed by Forth, of 22 in total.

Muscle Health

  • Creatine Kinase

Sugar handling

  • Haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)
  • Cholesterol (lipid profile)
  • Full blood count (FBC)
  • Inflammation
  • Liver health
  • Minerals
  • Sex steroid hormones
  • Vitamins

About this test

This test covers 22 biomarkers spanning cholesterol, a full blood count, inflammation, liver health, minerals, sex steroid hormones, vitamins, creatine kinase and HbA1c, giving a wide first look at general health rather than focusing on one system.

Within Forth's essential health comparison group of 32 tests, this one has the highest marker count of its eight listed peers, ahead of Blue Horizon's Fingerprick Wellman and Wellwoman tests (20 markers each, £82.25) and YorkTest's Essential Health Check (18 markers, £55). It is also the most expensive of the group at £135, about 19% above the £113 median, so the extra depth comes at a premium.

Clinical depth scores at the top of the scale given the marker count is the highest in its comparison group. Collection convenience also scores highly since the test is done entirely at home. value for money is the weakest criterion because of the above-median cost, while clarity and documentation and results and follow-up both score well because Forth publishes most details upfront and a doctor reviews the results.

Who is it for?

This suits anyone who wants the broadest general health snapshot available in Forth's essential range and is willing to pay more for the extra markers. If price matters more than marker count, YorkTest's Essential Health Check covers 18 markers for £55, and Blue Horizon's Fingerprick Wellman or Wellwoman tests cover 20 markers for £82.25, both notably cheaper than Forth's £135.

How it works

You collect a finger-prick blood sample at home, or choose an AutoDraw device sample, a home nurse visit or a venous draw at a partner clinic. Results are returned within 2 days and reviewed by a doctor before you see your report.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Covers 22 markers, more than any other test in its comparison group.
  • Can be done entirely at home with a finger-prick kit.
  • Results are back within 2 days.
  • Includes cholesterol, blood count, liver, vitamin, mineral and blood sugar markers in one test.

Cons

  • At £135, it is the most expensive test in its comparison group.
  • Costs about 19% more than the £113 group median.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Most markers in its group, but also the priciest
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

At 22 markers, this is the most comprehensive test in Forth's essential health comparison group, though at £135 it also costs more than any of its eight listed peers, around 19% above the £113 group median. Results are back in 2 days and reviewed by a doctor.

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 7.0/10

    The listing publishes a short description, some of the biomarkers by name, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 10.0/10

    22 biomarkers against a median of 18 across the 32 tests in its comparison group.

  • Collection convenience 8.0/10

    A finger-prick sample you take at home; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 2 days, in line with or faster than similar tests.

  • Results and follow-up 7.0/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor; the provider does not describe the report format.

  • Trust signals 8.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.2 from 1,727 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); doctor review as standard; trading 10+ years.

  • Value for money 5.1/10

    £135.00 against a comparison-group median of £113.00 (+19%).

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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