Core Health Blood Test

Take control of your metabolic health with this simple finger-prick blood test. Designed to give you a comprehensive overview of key health markers, it assesses your risk of diabetes and heart disease - similar to the NHS Health Check.

  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
At-home finger-prick
Results in
3 days
Biomarkers
7
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • HDL cholesterol
  • LDL cholesterol
  • Non-HDL cholesterol
  • Total cholesterol
  • Total cholesterol : HDL
  • Triglycerides
  • HbA1c

Test specifications

Provider
Medichecks
Sample type
blood
Collection method
at-home finger-prick
Turnaround time
3 days
Biomarkers tested
7
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

7 biomarkers as listed by Medichecks.

Cholesterol status

  • HDL cholesterol
  • LDL cholesterol
  • Non-HDL cholesterol
  • Total cholesterol
  • Total cholesterol : HDL
  • Triglycerides

Diabetes

  • HbA1c

About this test

Take control of your metabolic health with this simple finger-prick blood test. Designed to give you a comprehensive overview of key health markers, it assesses your risk of diabetes and heart disease - similar to the NHS Health Check.

Whether you're monitoring your cholesterol, blood sugar, or overall heart health, this test provides valuable insights to help you stay on top of your well-being.

Description provided by Medichecks.

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 9.3/10

    7 biomarkers against a median of 6 across the 18 tests in its comparison group.

  • Collection convenience 7.0/10

    Can be done at home; results within 5 days.

  • Results and follow-up 8.5/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor.

  • Trust signals 9.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.5 from 2,477 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); doctor review as standard; trading 25+ years.

  • Value for money 5.6/10

    £55.00 against a comparison-group median of £49.00 (+12%).

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8.6 / 10