Vitamin Profile

A three-marker blood test covering folate, vitamin B12 and vitamin D together, for a broader nutritional check than a single-vitamin test.

  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
At-home finger-prick kit, venous draw at a partner clinic or home visit by a phlebotomist
Results in
1 day
Biomarkers
3
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Folate
  • Vitamin B12
  • Vitamin D (25-OH)

Test specifications

Sample type
blood
Collection method
at-home finger-prick kit, venous draw at a partner clinic or home visit by a phlebotomist
Turnaround time
1 day
Biomarkers tested
3
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

3 biomarkers as listed by London Medical Laboratory.

B Vitamins Profile

  • Folate

Nutritional Health

  • Vitamin B12

Vitamins

  • Vitamin D (25-OH)

About this test

Folate and vitamin B12 both support healthy blood and nervous system function, and deficiency in either can cause similar symptoms, which is why they are often checked together. Vitamin D is included alongside them, relevant given how common low vitamin D is in the UK, particularly over winter.

At three biomarkers this matches its comparison group's median exactly, while the £89 price is about 8% above the group's £82.45 median. Medichecks checks the same three markers for £74, and Thriva's equivalent vitamins test costs £81.90.

Clinical depth scores well given the marker count matches the group median, while value for money is middling because of the premium over the cheapest peer. Collection convenience is high because the test can be done at home, and trust signals reflect the provider's CQC registration and doctor-reviewed report as standard.

Who is it for?

This suits anyone who wants folate, B12 and vitamin D checked together in one sample rather than buying separate single-marker tests. If price is the deciding factor, Medichecks' equivalent three-marker test costs £15 less.

How it works

This is a blood test. You can use an at-home finger-prick kit (£3.99 postage), attend a partner clinic for a venous draw (£35), or arrange a phlebotomist home visit. Results are typically ready within a day and are reviewed by a doctor.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Checks three common nutrient markers, folate, B12 and vitamin D, in one sample
  • Can be done entirely at home with a finger-prick kit
  • Results reviewed by a doctor and typically back within a day

Cons

  • About 8% above the £82.45 median price for this comparison group
  • Medichecks checks the same three markers for £15 less

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score 8% above median, bundles three vitamins in one draw
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

This £89 panel checks folate, B12 and vitamin D together, about 8% above the £82.45 median for its comparison group. Medichecks offers the same three markers for £74, so this isn't the cheapest way to check all three, but it can be done with an at-home finger-prick kit.

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 9.0/10

    3 biomarkers against a median of 3 across the 4 tests in its comparison group.

  • Collection convenience 9.0/10

    A finger-prick sample you take at home; with a venous or clinic option as well; results in around 1 days, well ahead of the vitamins norm of 3.5.

  • Results and follow-up 7.0/10

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

  • Trust signals 6.5/10

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

  • Value for money 5.9/10

    £89.00 against a comparison-group median of £82.45 (+8%).

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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This test belongs to our Vitamin B12 and folate comparison group. See how it stacks up against equivalent tests from other providers.

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Vitamins blood test

Matches the group median on both depth and price

A three-marker blood test measuring active vitamin B12, folate and vitamin D, for checking common nutrient deficiencies linked to energy, mood and immune health.

  • At-home test
8.5 / 10

Vitamin B12 (Active) and Folate Blood Test

Pricier and narrower than Medichecks' own 3-marker test

This test measures active vitamin B12 and folate, two nutrients involved in energy, brain function and red blood cell production. It suits people who want to check both markers together, such as vegans, vegetarians or those with absorption issues.

7.3 / 10