Vitamin B3 (Niacin) Blood Test

Vitamin B3 (niacin) plays a vital role in converting food into energy, supporting skin health, and maintaining the nervous system.

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
In-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Results in
8 days
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Vitamin B3

Test specifications

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

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Medichecks.

Vitamins

  • Vitamin B3

About this test

Vitamin B3 (niacin) plays a vital role in converting food into energy, supporting skin health, and maintaining the nervous system. This blood test measures the level of niacin in your blood, helping to identify potential deficiencies and support overall 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 6.3/10

    1 biomarkers, placing it in the 31st percentile of vitamins tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 4.0/10

    Requires a venous draw at a clinic; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 8 days.

  • Results and follow-up 7.0/10

    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 5.7/10

    £99.00 against a median of £85.00 for the 73 similarly sized vitamins tests we track (+16%).

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  • At-home test
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