Vitamin B5 Blood Test

Vitamin B5, also known as pantothenic acid, is essential for energy production, hormone synthesis, and healthy skin. This blood test measures the level of vitamin B5 in your blood to help assess your nutritional status and overall health.

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
In-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Results in
15 days
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Vitamin B5

Test specifications

Provider
Medichecks
Sample type
blood
Collection method
in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Turnaround time
15 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 B5

About this test

Vitamin B5, also known as pantothenic acid, is essential for energy production, hormone synthesis, and healthy skin. This blood test measures the level of vitamin B5 in your blood to help assess your nutritional status and 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 15 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 3.9/10

    £129.00 against a median of £85.00 for the 73 similarly sized vitamins tests we track (+52%).

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