Medichecks Vitamins & minerals

Folate (Serum) Blood Test

Folate (Vitamin B9) is essential for red blood cell production, DNA synthesis, and overall energy levels. This test checks your folate levels to identify deficiencies that can contribute to fatigue, weakness, and anaemia.

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
In-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Results in
3 days
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Folate - serum

Test specifications

Provider
Medichecks
Sample type
blood
Collection method
in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Turnaround time
3 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Medichecks.

Vitamins

  • Folate - serum

About this test

Folate (Vitamin B9) is essential for red blood cell production, DNA synthesis, and overall energy levels. This test checks your folate levels to identify deficiencies that can contribute to fatigue, weakness, and anaemia. It is particularly useful for those with dietary restrictions or symptoms of low energy. Folate is especially important during pregnancy, as demands increase to support fetal development and maternal health.

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 7.5/10

    A single-marker test measuring exactly what it sets out to; depth is not the point of this comparison group.

  • Collection convenience 5.0/10

    Requires a venous draw at a clinic; a home nurse visit is offered; 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 8.9/10

    £39.00 against a comparison-group median of £59.63 (-35%).

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