Basic general health blood test

A 14-marker general health check covering cholesterol, thyroid, iron, kidney function and vitamin D. It suits anyone wanting a broad first look at their health rather than a single symptom check.

  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
  • Subscription available
Sample
Blood
Collection
At-home finger-prick or nurse-taken venous sample (£60 extra)
Results in
2 days
Biomarkers
14
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Cholesterol
  • Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio
  • Triglyceride/HDL ratio
  • Free thyroxine (FT4)
  • Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
  • HDL cholesterol
  • LDL cholesterol
  • Non-HDL cholesterol
  • Triglycerides
  • Ferritin
  • Creatinine
  • eGFR
  • +2 more

Test specifications

Provider
Thriva
Sample type
blood
Collection method
at-home finger-prick or nurse-taken venous sample (£60 extra)
Turnaround time
2 days
Biomarkers tested
14
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

14 biomarkers as listed by Thriva.

Advanced Lipid Profile (with Apolipoproteins)

  • Cholesterol
  • Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio
  • Triglyceride/HDL ratio

Advanced Thyroid Profile (with antibodies)

  • Free thyroxine (FT4)
  • Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

Cholesterol status

  • HDL cholesterol
  • LDL cholesterol
  • Non-HDL cholesterol
  • Triglycerides

Iron status

  • Ferritin

Kidney health

  • Creatinine
  • eGFR

Vitamins

  • Vitamin D
  • CRP (high sensitivity)

About this test

This test covers 14 markers spanning cholesterol and lipids, thyroid (TSH and FT4), iron status (ferritin), kidney function (creatinine and eGFR), inflammation (hs-CRP) and vitamin D. These are commonly used as a broad first look at cardiovascular, thyroid, kidney and nutrient health rather than investigating one specific symptom.

Against the 32 tests in this comparison group, its 14 markers sit below the group's median of 18, and its £109 price is close to, but slightly under, the £113 median. The closest match on marker count is Monitor My Health's Full Health Screen, which also covers 14 markers but costs £65. Blue Horizon Medicals' Wellman and Wellwoman tests cover more markers (20) for £82.25.

Its clinical depth score is held back by covering fewer markers than the group median, and its value for money score reflects sitting close to the median price without a matching marker count advantage. It still scores well for collection convenience and results and follow-up, thanks to the sampling options, two-day turnaround and doctor review.

Who is it for?

This suits people who want Thriva's collection options and doctor-written report for a broad first health check. If marker count for your money matters most, Monitor My Health's Full Health Screen covers the same 14 markers for £65, and Blue Horizon Medicals' Wellman or Wellwoman tests cover 20 markers for £82.25, both cheaper than this £109 test.

How it works

The sample can be taken as an at-home finger-prick or, for an extra £60, a nurse-taken venous draw. The lab analyses all 14 markers and a doctor reviews the results, typically within two days.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Covers 14 markers across heart, thyroid, kidney, iron and vitamin D in one test.
  • Doctor-reviewed results within two days.
  • At-home, venous or home nurse collection options.

Cons

  • Monitor My Health's Full Health Screen covers the same 14 markers for £65, well under half the price.
  • Blue Horizon Medicals covers more markers (20) for £82.25, less than this test.
  • Fewer markers than the group median of 18 for this type of test.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Same marker count as a £65 rival, priced at £109
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Fourteen markers spanning cholesterol, thyroid, iron, kidney function and vitamin D make up this general health check, priced at £109, close to the group median of £113 but well above Monitor My Health's identically sized Full Health Screen at £65. Blue Horizon's Wellman and Wellwoman tests offer more markers (20) for less (£82.25). Results include a doctor's review within two days.

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 7.4/10

    14 biomarkers against a median of 18 across the 32 tests in its comparison group.

  • Collection convenience 9.0/10

    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 2 days, in line with or faster than similar tests.

  • Results and follow-up 7.0/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor; the provider does not describe the report format.

  • Trust signals 10.0/10

    Trustpilot 4.6 from 3,195 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 / ISO 17025 partner labs); CQC registered; doctor review as standard; trading 11+ years.

  • Value for money 6.7/10

    £109.00 against a comparison-group median of £113.00 (-4%).

Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.

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