Measures Lipoprotein(a), a genetic marker for cardiovascular risk not picked up by standard cholesterol tests. Suits people with a family history of heart disease who want a more detailed look at their risk factors.
1 biomarker as listed by Medichecks.
This test measures Lipoprotein(a), often written as Lp(a), a genetic marker linked to cardiovascular risk that is not detected by standard cholesterol tests. Because Lp(a) levels are largely determined by genetics, testing it once can be informative even for people whose everyday cholesterol results look normal, particularly if there is a family history of heart disease.
Within its comparison group of Lipoprotein(a) tests, this is the cheapest of the three we track: Medichecks prices it at £59, against £74 for Selph's version and £109 for Bluecrest Wellness's, with all three measuring the same single marker.
The scores reflect a well-priced, convenient single-marker test. Clinical depth scores solidly, since a single-marker test measuring exactly what it sets out to is in line with what this comparison group is designed around, rather than being penalised for narrow scope. Value for money scores well, priced around 20% below the comparison-group median of £74, and collection convenience scores highly too, since it can be done at home as well as via a venous draw, with results within three days.
This suits people with a family history of heart disease, or anyone wanting a more detailed look at cardiovascular risk factors beyond a standard cholesterol panel, especially if previous cholesterol results have looked normal. The at-home finger-prick option makes it straightforward to add to a routine check.
If price is your main concern, this is already the cheapest option in its comparison group: Selph charges £74 and Bluecrest Wellness charges £109 for the same single Lipoprotein(a) marker, so there is no cheaper named alternative in our data. As with any cardiovascular risk marker, it is worth discussing your result with your GP.
You can collect your own sample at home with a finger-prick kit, or choose a venous draw at a clinic or a home nurse visit. Once the sample reaches the lab, results are typically ready within three days, and every result is reviewed by a doctor as standard.
At £59, this test measures Lipoprotein(a), a single marker linked to cardiovascular risk that standard cholesterol panels do not cover, and can be done with an at-home finger-prick. It is the cheapest of the three Lipoprotein(a) tests in our comparison group, undercutting Selph's £74 version and Bluecrest Wellness's £109 version for the same single marker. Depth is limited by design, since this comparison group is built around single-marker tests.
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 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 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.
£59.00 against a comparison-group median of £74.00 (-20%).
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 Lipoprotein(a) test comparison group. See how it stacks up against equivalent tests from other providers.
Mid-priced Lp(a) test, between Medichecks and Bluecrest
A single Lp(a) blood test measuring a largely genetically determined cholesterol-like particle linked to heart disease risk, recommended by some guidelines as a once-in-a-lifetime check for adults.
Priced above both named Lipoprotein(a) peers
A single blood test measuring Lipoprotein(a), a cholesterol particle linked to increased risk of atherosclerosis, heart disease and stroke.
Mid-priced Lp(a) test, between Medichecks and Bluecrest
A single Lp(a) blood test measuring a largely genetically determined cholesterol-like particle linked to heart disease risk, recommended by some guidelines as a once-in-a-lifetime check for adults.
Priced above both named Lipoprotein(a) peers
A single blood test measuring Lipoprotein(a), a cholesterol particle linked to increased risk of atherosclerosis, heart disease and stroke.
