This test measures NT Pro BNP, a hormone linked to heart function, used to assess strain on the heart. It suits people who want a single-marker heart health check to discuss with their doctor.
1 biomarker as listed by Medichecks.
NT Pro BNP is a hormone released by the heart that rises when it is under strain, for example when it is working harder to pump blood. This test measures that single marker, giving a focused check on heart-related strain rather than a full cardiac work-up.
Among the tests we track in this category, a single biomarker places it around the middle for depth. On price, at £99 it costs above the typical test of similar size in our tracking.
It scores well for clarity: the biomarker, sample type, turnaround and collection options are all clearly stated, though the provider doesn't say what the final report looks like. On trust signals, Medichecks scores well, with a 4.5 Trustpilot rating from over 2,400 reviews, UKAS ISO 15189 accredited partner labs, doctor review built in as standard, and a trading history back to 2001. It also scores well for results and follow-up, since every result is reviewed by a doctor. Collection convenience is middling, as there's no at-home option and you need a venous draw at a clinic or a home nurse visit.
This test suits you if you or your doctor want to check NT Pro BNP specifically, for example as part of looking into symptoms that might relate to heart strain, alongside other advice from a healthcare provider. It is a single marker rather than a full cardiac assessment, so it isn't a substitute for a broader heart health check-up if that's what you need.
If you have symptoms such as breathlessness or swelling, see your GP rather than relying on this test alone.
You give your sample via an in-store clinic, a home nurse visit, or a venous draw at a clinic; there's no at-home finger-prick option for this test. The lab measures your NT Pro BNP level, and a doctor reviews the result before your report is sent, typically within 3 days.
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.
1 biomarkers, placing it in the 45th percentile of hormones tests we track.
A finger-prick sample you take at home; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 3 days, slower than similar tests.
Results are reviewed by a doctor; the provider does not describe the report format.
Trustpilot 4.5 from 2,477 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); doctor review as standard; trading 25+ years.
£99.00 against a median of £62.25 for the 20 similarly sized hormones tests we track (+59%).
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