London Medical Laboratory Vitamins & minerals

Vitamin B12

Checks your Vitamin B12 levels. It is essential for your health and wellbeing and performs several important functions in the body.

  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
At-home finger-prick kit (+£3.99 postage), venous draw at a partner clinic (+£35) or home visit by a
Results in
1 day
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Vitamin B12

Test specifications

Provider
London Medical Laboratory
Sample type
blood
Collection method
at-home finger-prick kit (+£3.99 postage), venous draw at a partner clinic (+£35) or home visit by a
Turnaround time
1 day
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by London Medical Laboratory.

Nutritional Health

  • Vitamin B12

About this test

Checks your Vitamin B12 levels. It is essential for your health and wellbeing and performs several important functions in the body.

What can I expect from Vitamin B12?

Vitamin B12 is essential for your health and wellbeing and performs several important functions in the body, including keeping the nervous system healthy.

Understanding your levels is important as low levels of Vitamin B12 can have severe effects on blood and overall health. Vitamin B12 is particularly important for those on a plant-based diet.

Description provided by London Medical Laboratory.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

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 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 9.0/10

    Can be done at home; with a venous or clinic option as well; results within 2 days.

  • Results and follow-up 8.5/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor.

  • Trust signals 6.5/10

    No Trustpilot rating on record; CQC registered; doctor review as standard.

  • Value for money 7.6/10

    £39.00 against a comparison-group median of £46.00 (-15%).

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