Medichecks Vitamins & minerals

Vitamin B12 (Active) and Folate Blood Test

Feeling fatigued, struggling with brain fog, or experiencing tingling sensations? This test measures active vitamin B12 and folate, two essential nutrients that support energy levels, brain function, and red blood cell production.

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
In-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Results in
4 days
Biomarkers
2
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Folate - serum
  • Vitamin B12 - active

Test specifications

Provider
Medichecks
Sample type
blood
Collection method
in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Turnaround time
4 days
Biomarkers tested
2
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

2 biomarkers as listed by Medichecks.

Vitamins

  • Folate - serum
  • Vitamin B12 - active

About this test

Feeling fatigued, struggling with brain fog, or experiencing tingling sensations? This test measures active vitamin B12 and folate, two essential nutrients that support energy levels, brain function, and red blood cell production. It's ideal for those at risk of deficiency, including vegans, vegetarians, and individuals with absorption issues.

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 6.0/10

    2 biomarkers against a median of 3 across the 4 tests in its 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 7.5/10

    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 6.5/10

    £83.00 against a comparison-group median of £82.45 (+1%).

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