Advanced Diet and Lifestyle Blood Test

Checks 27 markers spanning cholesterol, liver, kidney, iron, vitamins and the stress hormone cortisol, for a broad look at how diet and lifestyle may be affecting your body.

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
In-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Results in
4 days
Biomarkers
27
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Cortisol
  • HDL cholesterol
  • LDL cholesterol
  • Non-HDL cholesterol
  • Total cholesterol
  • Total cholesterol : HDL
  • Triglycerides
  • HbA1c
  • Uric acid
  • Ferritin
  • Iron
  • TIBC
  • +15 more

Test specifications

Provider
Medichecks
Sample type
blood
Collection method
in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Turnaround time
4 days
Biomarkers tested
27
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

27 biomarkers as listed by Medichecks.

Adrenal hormones

  • Cortisol

Cholesterol status

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

Diabetes

  • HbA1c

Gout risk

  • Uric acid

Iron status

  • Ferritin
  • Iron
  • TIBC
  • Transferrin saturation

Kidney health

  • Creatinine
  • eGFR
  • Urea

Liver health

  • ALP
  • ALT
  • Bilirubin
  • Gamma GT

Minerals

  • Magnesium - serum

Proteins

  • Albumin
  • Globulin
  • Total protein

Vitamins

  • Folate - serum
  • Vitamin B12 - active
  • Vitamin D

About this test

This test covers 27 biomarkers across several body systems: cholesterol status, liver and kidney function, iron levels, key vitamins including folate, B12 and vitamin D, blood sugar via HbA1c, and cortisol as a marker of stress hormone activity. The idea is to give a wide snapshot of how everyday factors such as diet, alcohol and stress may be showing up in your blood chemistry, though the results only measure these individual markers rather than lifestyle itself.

With 27 markers this places in the 98th percentile among the vitamins and minerals tests we track, so it is one of the broader panels in its category, and at £119 it comes in 21% below the £151.25 median for similarly sized tests in that group. There is no listed comparison group of directly equivalent tests, so this reflects its position against the wider category rather than a head-to-head match.

You will need to attend a clinic, arrange a home nurse visit, or have a venous draw taken; there is no finger-prick kit for this particular test, and results are back within 4 days. As with the rest of the range, every result is reviewed by a doctor, and Medichecks holds a 4.5 Trustpilot score from 2,477 reviews, UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs, and more than 25 years trading.

Who is it for?

This suits anyone who wants a broad check across cholesterol, liver, kidney, iron and vitamin status in one test, for example if you are reviewing your diet or lifestyle and want more than a single-marker check. Because there is no comparison group listed for this exact test, it is best judged against the wider vitamins and minerals category rather than a specific rival.

It will not suit you if you want an at-home finger-prick kit, since this test requires a clinic visit, home nurse visit or venous draw, or if you are only interested in one specific area such as iron or vitamin D, where a narrower, cheaper test would cover the same ground more directly.

How it works

You attend a Medichecks clinic, arrange a home nurse visit, or have a venous blood draw taken; there is no finger-prick at-home kit for this test. The lab analyses the sample for cholesterol, liver, kidney, iron, vitamin and cortisol markers, and a doctor reviews the results before you receive them, typically within 4 days.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • 27 biomarkers spanning cholesterol, liver, kidney, iron, vitamins and cortisol.
  • Priced 21% below the median for similarly sized vitamins and minerals tests.
  • Doctor review is included as standard.
  • Home nurse visit offered as an alternative to a clinic appointment.

Cons

  • No finger-prick at-home kit; needs a clinic visit, nurse visit or venous draw.
  • No comparison group listed, so there is no direct rival test to weigh it against.
  • Listing does not describe what the results report includes.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score 27-marker diet and lifestyle panel below category median
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

This 27-marker panel covers cholesterol, liver and kidney function, iron levels, key vitamins and the stress hormone cortisol, at £119. That is 21% below the £151.25 median we see for similarly sized vitamin and mineral tests, making it a relatively affordable route to that breadth. There is no at-home finger-prick option, so you will need a clinic or nurse visit for the blood draw.

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 10.0/10

    27 biomarkers, placing it in the 98th percentile of vitamins tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 8.0/10

    A blood sample taken at home by a visiting nurse or phlebotomist; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 4 days, slower 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 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 7.6/10

    £119.00 against a median of £151.25 for the 9 similarly sized vitamins tests we track (-21%).

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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