A single blood test that measures homocysteine, a marker linked to heart health and to vitamin B12 and folate status, for anyone wanting a closer look at cardiovascular or nutritional risk factors.
1 biomarker as listed by Medichecks.
This test measures homocysteine, an amino acid that is commonly used to help assess heart health and B vitamin status. Raised levels are associated with an increased risk of heart disease, stroke and blood clots, and can also reflect a deficiency in vitamins B12 or folate.
Among the three comparable homocysteine tests we track, this one sits close to the middle of the market: Thriva's version is £133, Bluecrest Wellness charges £169, and Better2Know charges £175 for the same single marker. The main practical difference is collection. Unlike many Medichecks tests, this one is not available as an at-home finger-prick kit; you need to visit the Inuvi Clinic in London for a venous blood draw, because the sample cannot be posted.
The overall score is held back mainly by collection convenience, since a clinic visit is required with no home option. Value for money is roughly in line with the group median, and clarity and trust signals score well, reflecting Medichecks' published biomarker list and its Trustpilot rating. Results are reviewed by a doctor within 3 days.
This suits anyone in the London area who wants a homocysteine check as part of a wider look at cardiovascular or nutritional health, and who does not mind attending a clinic in person for the sample.
If you would rather test at home, or want the lowest price, Thriva's homocysteine test is cheaper at £133; this particular Medichecks test has no at-home collection option to offer instead.
You need to visit the Inuvi Clinic in London for a venous blood draw, as the sample is not suitable for posting. Once it reaches the lab, homocysteine is measured directly, and a doctor reviews the result as standard. Turnaround is 3 days from when the sample arrives at the lab.
At £149, this homocysteine test sits close to the £159 median for the three comparable tests we track, though Thriva's version is £16 cheaper at £133. The bigger catch is collection: you need to attend Medichecks' Inuvi Clinic in London for a venous draw, since the sample cannot be posted. Results come back in 3 days with a doctor's review.
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.
Requires a visit to a clinic; 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.
£149.00 against a comparison-group median of £159.00 (-6%).
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 Homocysteine test comparison group. See how it stacks up against equivalent tests from other providers.
Cheapest of the homocysteine tests we compare it with
A single homocysteine blood test, a marker linked to vitamin B12, folate and B6 status and to cardiovascular and cognitive health risk factors.
One of the priciest homocysteine tests, bar one
A single-marker blood test measuring homocysteine, used as an indicator of B-vitamin status and long-term cardiovascular and cognitive risk factors. Suits those wanting to check this one marker specifically.
Priciest of the four homocysteine tests we compare
A single-marker blood test for homocysteine, used as an early indicator of cardiovascular risk and linked to vitamin B12, B6 and folate levels.
Cheapest of the homocysteine tests we compare it with
A single homocysteine blood test, a marker linked to vitamin B12, folate and B6 status and to cardiovascular and cognitive health risk factors.
One of the priciest homocysteine tests, bar one
A single-marker blood test measuring homocysteine, used as an indicator of B-vitamin status and long-term cardiovascular and cognitive risk factors. Suits those wanting to check this one marker specifically.
Priciest of the four homocysteine tests we compare
A single-marker blood test for homocysteine, used as an early indicator of cardiovascular risk and linked to vitamin B12, B6 and folate levels.
