Health and Lifestyle Blood Test

A 19-marker blood test covering cholesterol, liver and kidney function, inflammation and key vitamins, aimed at general health screening or tracking the effect of diet and exercise changes. Includes an at-home finger-prick option.

  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
At-home finger-prick or in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Results in
3 days
Biomarkers
19
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • HDL cholesterol
  • LDL cholesterol
  • Non-HDL cholesterol
  • Total cholesterol
  • Total cholesterol : HDL
  • Triglycerides
  • hs-CRP
  • Ferritin
  • Creatinine
  • eGFR
  • ALP
  • ALT
  • +7 more

Test specifications

Provider
Medichecks
Sample type
blood
Collection method
at-home finger-prick or in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Turnaround time
3 days
Biomarkers tested
19
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

19 biomarkers as listed by Medichecks.

Cholesterol status

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

Inflammation

  • hs-CRP

Iron status

  • Ferritin

Kidney health

  • Creatinine
  • eGFR

Liver health

  • ALP
  • ALT
  • Bilirubin
  • Gamma GT

Proteins

  • Albumin
  • Globulin
  • Total protein

Vitamins

  • Vitamin B12 - active
  • Vitamin D

About this test

This is a broad general health panel covering cholesterol and related lipids, liver function (ALT, ALP, bilirubin, Gamma GT), kidney function (creatinine and eGFR), inflammation (hs-CRP), iron stores (ferritin), protein levels, and vitamin B12 and D. It's aimed at people who want a wide check on lifestyle-related health risks, or who want to monitor the effect of diet or exercise changes on markers like cholesterol or vitamin levels over time.

At 19 markers it sits just above the 18-marker median for the 32 tests in its comparison group, and its clinical depth score reflects that breadth. On price, £89 is well below the £113 group median, which is the main driver of a strong value for money score. Looked at against individual named peers, it's deeper than most: Monitor My Health's cheapest option covers 9 markers for £49, YorkTest's Essential Health Check covers 18 for £55, and Better2Know's Blood Chemistry Test Nurse Kit covers 8 for £65. The one test that beats it on both counts is Blue Horizon Medicals' Fingerprick Wellman or Wellwoman, which covers 20 markers, one more than this test, for £82.25, a little less.

Collection scores well because you can use an at-home finger-prick kit as well as a clinic or nurse visit, and results are back in around 3 days, faster than several of the other tests in this catalogue. As with the other Medichecks tests here, a doctor's comment is included on every result.

Who is it for?

This suits you if you want a broad, one-off check on lifestyle-related health risks, cholesterol, liver and kidney function, inflammation, iron and key vitamins, or you want to track how diet or exercise changes are affecting those markers over time. The at-home finger-prick option and roughly 3-day turnaround make it easy to repeat periodically.

If you want the deepest and cheapest option available, Blue Horizon Medicals' Fingerprick Wellman or Wellwoman test covers one more marker (20 versus 19) for £82.25, a little less than this test. If your budget is tighter and you're willing to accept fewer markers, Monitor My Health's Essential Health Screen covers 9 markers for £49.

How it works

This is a 19-marker blood test collected at home with a finger-prick kit, or via an in-store clinic or home nurse visit if you prefer a venous draw. Once your sample reaches the lab, results are typically back in around 3 days, and a doctor reviews and comments on every result before you see your report.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Covers 19 markers across cholesterol, liver, kidney, inflammation and vitamins in one test.
  • Priced below the £113 median for tests in its comparison group.
  • At-home finger-prick collection, with clinic and nurse-visit options too.
  • Fast turnaround of around 3 days.

Cons

  • Blue Horizon Medicals' Wellman/Wellwoman test covers one more marker for slightly less, at £82.25.
  • Pricier than several narrower peers, such as Monitor My Health's 9-marker screen at £49.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score 19-marker health check, priced above some 20-marker rivals
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

This is a 19-marker general health check covering cholesterol, liver and kidney function, inflammation and key vitamins, priced at £89. It's one of the deeper tests in its comparison group, though Blue Horizon Medicals' Wellman and Wellwoman tests cover 20 markers for £82.25, slightly more for slightly less. It can be done at home with a finger-prick kit, with results in around 3 days.

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 9.1/10

    19 biomarkers against a median of 18 across the 32 tests in its comparison group.

  • Collection convenience 9.0/10

    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, in line with or faster 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 8.0/10

    £89.00 against a comparison-group median of £113.00 (-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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