Vitamins and Minerals

A clinic-based blood test covering 11 markers across iron status, key vitamins, calcium and albumin, for a broader nutritional snapshot than a single-vitamin test.

Sample
Blood
Collection
Venous draw at clinic
Results in
1 day
Biomarkers
11
Tests for
  • Ferritin
  • Iron
  • Transferrin
  • Transferrin saturation
  • Total Iron Binding Capacity
  • Magnesium
  • Folic Acid
  • Vitamin B12
  • Calcium
  • Albumin
  • Vitamin D

Test specifications

Sample type
blood
Collection method
venous draw at clinic
Turnaround time
1 day
Biomarkers tested
11
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
No
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

11 biomarkers as listed by Randox Health.

Iron status

  • Ferritin
  • Iron
  • Transferrin saturation

Iron Status

  • Transferrin

Iron Studies

  • Total Iron Binding Capacity

Kidney Health

  • Magnesium

Nutritional Health

  • Folic Acid
  • Vitamin B12

Other

  • Calcium

Proteins

  • Albumin

Vitamins

  • Vitamin D

About this test

This panel covers iron status in depth, with ferritin, iron, transferrin, transferrin saturation and total iron-binding capacity, alongside magnesium, folic acid, vitamin B12, calcium, albumin and vitamin D. Testing several nutritional markers together is intended to give a wider picture of possible deficiencies than checking a single vitamin in isolation.

There is no formal comparison group set up for this test, but against the 21 similarly sized vitamin and mineral tests we track, it is priced 22% below the £108 median. We do not have named rival panels of the same size and scope to compare it against directly.

The scores reflect a well-documented, fast, reasonably priced panel. Clinical depth is very high, with 11 biomarkers placing it in the 89th percentile of vitamin tests we track. Value for money is strong at 22% below the wider benchmark. Collection convenience is limited by the need for a clinic visit, even though results return within 24 hours. Results and follow-up scores lower since results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard.

Who is it for?

This suits people who want a broader nutritional snapshot, covering iron status alongside B12, folate, vitamin D, calcium and magnesium, rather than checking a single nutrient. If you only want one specific marker checked, Randox's own single-marker Quickdraw tests, such as Vitamin D or Vitamin B12 at £46 each, are cheaper and can be done at home.

How it works

You attend a Randox Health clinic for a venous blood draw. The lab analyses all 11 markers, with results available within 24 hours of the sample arriving, though they are not reviewed by a doctor as standard.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Covers 11 markers spanning iron status, key vitamins, calcium and albumin in one panel
  • Priced 22% below the £108 median for similarly sized vitamin and mineral tests we track
  • Results within 24 hours of the lab receiving your sample
  • Broader nutritional snapshot than a single-marker vitamin test

Cons

  • Not reviewed by a doctor as standard
  • Requires a venous draw at a clinic rather than an at-home kit
  • No named rival panels of the same scope in our data yet to compare depth against
  • If you only want one nutrient checked, Randox's single-marker Quickdraw tests are cheaper and available at home

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score 11-marker nutrient panel priced below typical cost
Editorial confidence: 9.0/10

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 9.0/10

    The listing publishes a detailed 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 9.9/10

    11 biomarkers, placing it in the 89th percentile of vitamins tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 5.0/10

    Requires a venous draw at a clinic; results within 2 days.

  • Results and follow-up 4.5/10

    Results are not doctor-reviewed as standard.

  • Trust signals 9.0/10

    Trustpilot 4.6 from 29,705 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 (Randox Clinical Laboratory Services, lab 9329)); CQC registered.

  • Value for money 7.6/10

    £84.00 against a median of £108.00 for the 21 similarly sized vitamins tests we track (-22%).

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Iron, Vitamin D & B12 Deficiency Blood Test

A 3-marker blood test combining ferritin, vitamin B12 and vitamin D, aimed at people at higher risk of these common deficiencies, such as those on plant-based diets or with limited sun exposure.

  • At-home test
8.8 / 10 Three common deficiencies bundled below the market median