A single blood test measuring serum folate (vitamin B9), a marker linked to red blood cell production and energy. Suited to anyone with symptoms of fatigue, a restricted diet, or pregnancy-related folate needs.
1 biomarker as listed by Medichecks.
Folate, also known as vitamin B9, is needed for making red blood cells and DNA, and low levels are linked to tiredness, weakness and some forms of anaemia. This test measures serum folate on its own, so it is a focused check rather than a broad panel: useful if you or your GP already suspect a folate issue, want to monitor levels during pregnancy when demand for folate rises, or follow a diet that limits folate-rich foods.
Among the folate tests we compare, this is the cheapest by some distance: Blue Horizon Medicals charges £54.25, Bluecrest Wellness £65, and Better2Know £185, all for the same single marker. Because it is a one-marker test, clinical depth was never going to be the focus of its score; instead it does well on value for money and, because Medichecks includes a doctor's comment on every result, on results and follow-up.
The main trade-off is collection: there's no at-home finger-prick option, so you'll need to attend an in-store clinic or arrange a home nurse visit for a venous draw, which is reflected in a middling collection convenience score. Documentation is otherwise clear, with the marker, turnaround and collection routes all published upfront.
This suits you if you have symptoms such as fatigue, weakness or low mood and want to check whether low folate could be a contributing factor, or if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy and want to check your levels given the increased folate needs at this time. It also makes sense if you specifically want folate checked rather than a wider panel, since it's priced lower than any other single folate test we compare it with.
If you want several vitamin and mineral markers tested together, or you would prefer to avoid a clinic or nurse appointment altogether, this narrow, clinic-based test may not be the right fit; other Medichecks tests offer broader panels and at-home finger-prick collection.
This is a blood test for a single marker, serum folate. You collect the sample via a venous draw, either at a Medichecks in-store clinic or with a home nurse visit; there is no at-home finger-prick option for this test. Once the sample reaches the lab, results are typically ready in around 3 days, and every result comes with a doctor's written comment before you see your report.
This is a single-marker folate blood test costing £39, doctor-reviewed as standard. It undercuts every comparable folate test we track, including Blue Horizon Medicals and Bluecrest Wellness, though you'll need a venous blood draw at a clinic or nurse visit rather than an at-home kit.
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.
A single-marker test measuring exactly what it sets out to; depth is not the point of this comparison group.
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 3 days, in line with or faster 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.
£39.00 against a comparison-group median of £59.63 (-35%).
Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.
This test belongs to our Folate test comparison group. See how it stacks up against equivalent tests from other providers.
Folate test undercuts its £59.63 group median
A single blood test measuring folate (vitamin B9), a nutrient the body has only a few months' reserve of. It suits people checking for a possible deficiency linked to diet, absorption problems, pregnancy or certain medications.
Costs more than most folate tests, but far less than one
A single blood test measuring folate (Vitamin B9), commonly used to assess levels relevant to red blood cell formation and tissue repair. Useful during pregnancy planning or on a restricted diet.
Priciest folate test here; a cheaper home kit exists
This venous blood test measures folate (vitamin B9) levels. It suits people investigating possible deficiency symptoms, checking nutritional status in pregnancy, or monitoring folic acid supplementation.
Folate test undercuts its £59.63 group median
A single blood test measuring folate (vitamin B9), a nutrient the body has only a few months' reserve of. It suits people checking for a possible deficiency linked to diet, absorption problems, pregnancy or certain medications.
Costs more than most folate tests, but far less than one
A single blood test measuring folate (Vitamin B9), commonly used to assess levels relevant to red blood cell formation and tissue repair. Useful during pregnancy planning or on a restricted diet.
Priciest folate test here; a cheaper home kit exists
This venous blood test measures folate (vitamin B9) levels. It suits people investigating possible deficiency symptoms, checking nutritional status in pregnancy, or monitoring folic acid supplementation.
