Forth Heart & cholesterol

Heart Health Home Blood Test Kit

A 10-marker blood test covering cholesterol, blood sugar, hormones, uric acid and inflammation, for a broader look at cardiovascular risk than a standard cholesterol check.

  • 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
10
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • LDL
  • Total cholesterol
  • Triglycerides
  • HbA1c
  • Uric acid
  • hs-CRP
  • HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein)
  • HDL Ratio
  • Oestradiol (Oestrogen)
  • Testosterone (Total)

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
10
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

10 biomarkers as listed by Forth.

Cholesterol (lipid profile)

  • LDL

Cholesterol status

  • Total cholesterol
  • Triglycerides

Diabetes

  • HbA1c

Gout risk

  • Uric acid

Inflammation

  • hs-CRP
  • HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein)
  • HDL Ratio
  • Oestradiol (Oestrogen)
  • Testosterone (Total)

About this test

This test measures the standard cholesterol markers, total cholesterol, HDL, LDL and triglycerides, alongside HbA1c, uric acid, hs-CRP and the sex hormones oestradiol and testosterone. Together these are commonly used to build a broader picture of cardiovascular risk than cholesterol alone, since blood sugar, inflammation and hormone levels can all play a part in heart health.

With 10 biomarkers, this test places in the 88th percentile for depth among the heart health tests we track, meaning it covers considerably more ground than most tests of its kind. On price, £76 is about 31% above the £58 median for similarly sized heart health tests, so the extra depth comes with a premium attached. There is no named comparison group for this specific test yet, so it is not possible to point to a direct cheaper or deeper alternative.

Clinical depth scores near the top of the scale given that percentile position. 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. clarity and documentation and results and follow-up both score well because the full biomarker list is published and a doctor reviews the results.

Who is it for?

This suits anyone who wants a broader heart health check than a standard cholesterol test, covering blood sugar, inflammation, hormones and uric acid alongside the core lipid markers. As there is no comparison group of directly equivalent tests in the data yet, it is worth checking a few providers' cholesterol and heart panels for marker overlap before deciding whether the extra depth here is worth the £76 price.

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 10 markers spanning cholesterol, blood sugar, hormones, uric acid and inflammation.
  • Places in the 88th percentile for depth among heart health tests tracked.
  • Can be done entirely at home with a finger-prick kit.
  • Results are back within 2 days.

Cons

  • Costs about 31% more than the median for similarly sized heart health tests.
  • No named comparison group yet, making it harder to benchmark directly against peers.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Above-average depth, but priced above the market too
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

This 10-marker heart health panel places in the 88th percentile for depth among the heart health tests we track, but at £76 it also costs about 31% more than the £58 median for similarly sized tests. Results are back within 2 days and reviewed by a doctor.

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 8.0/10

    The listing publishes a short 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 9.8/10

    10 biomarkers, placing it in the 88th percentile of heart health tests we track.

  • 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 4.9/10

    £76.00 against a median of £58.00 for the 27 similarly sized heart health tests we track (+31%).

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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