Thriva Heart & cholesterol

Cardiovascular health blood test

A 21-marker blood test covering cholesterol and apolipoproteins, blood sugar, inflammation, liver and kidney health. It suits anyone wanting a fuller cardiovascular risk picture than standard cholesterol alone.

  • 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
21
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • ApoB/apoA1 ratio
  • Cholesterol
  • Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio
  • Triglyceride/HDL ratio
  • Apolipoprotein A1
  • Apolipoprotein B
  • HDL cholesterol
  • LDL cholesterol
  • Non-HDL cholesterol
  • Triglycerides
  • HbA1c
  • Creatinine
  • +9 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
21
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

21 biomarkers as listed by Thriva.

Advanced Lipid Profile (with Apolipoproteins)

  • ApoB/apoA1 ratio
  • Cholesterol
  • Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio
  • Triglyceride/HDL ratio

Cholesterol status

  • Apolipoprotein A1
  • Apolipoprotein B
  • HDL cholesterol
  • LDL cholesterol
  • Non-HDL cholesterol
  • Triglycerides

Diabetes

  • HbA1c

Kidney health

  • Creatinine
  • eGFR

Liver Biochemistry Profile

  • Alanine transferase
  • Alkaline phosphatase

Liver health

  • Bilirubin
  • Gamma GT

Proteins

  • Albumin
  • Globulin
  • Total protein
  • CRP (high sensitivity)

About this test

This test covers 21 markers linked to cardiovascular health: a full cholesterol and apolipoprotein profile (including ApoB, ApoA1, LDL, HDL and triglycerides), HbA1c for blood sugar, hs-CRP for inflammation, creatinine and eGFR for kidney function, and a liver panel (ALT, ALP, bilirubin and gamma GT). Markers like ApoB and hs-CRP are commonly used alongside standard cholesterol to build a fuller picture of cardiovascular risk, and the added liver and kidney markers reflect how closely heart, liver and kidney health are linked.

We don't currently list a directly comparable competitor of the same size and scope to compare this against. It brings together markers that are often sold as separate cholesterol, diabetes-risk, inflammation, liver and kidney tests into one sample.

It scores well for clinical depth, given the breadth of markers it covers in a single test, and for collection convenience and results and follow-up, given the sampling choices, two-day turnaround and doctor review. Its value for money score is more cautious, reflecting that there's no directly comparable test to check the £118 price against.

Who is it for?

This suits people who want a wide cardiovascular check that goes beyond standard cholesterol, including apolipoproteins, blood sugar, inflammation, liver and kidney markers, for example if you have a family history of heart disease or want a fuller risk picture than a basic lipid test gives. If you only need core cholesterol numbers, Thriva's own baseline cholesterol test at £47.70 covers the main lipid markers for much less.

How it works

The sample is taken as an at-home finger-prick, or as a nurse-taken venous draw for an extra £60. The lab processes all 21 markers and a doctor reviews the results, typically within two days.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Covers 21 markers spanning cholesterol, apolipoproteins, blood sugar, inflammation, liver and kidney health.
  • Includes ApoB and ApoA1 alongside standard cholesterol markers.
  • Doctor-reviewed results within two days.
  • At-home, venous or home nurse collection options.

Cons

  • No named competitor of the same size and scope to check this £118 price against.
  • The provider doesn't explain what the results report itself looks like.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Broad 21-marker check across heart, liver and kidneys
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

This test brings cholesterol, apolipoproteins, blood sugar, inflammation, liver and kidney markers together in one 21-marker panel, priced at £118. We don't currently have a named direct rival of the same size to set it against. Results come with 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 10.0/10

    21 biomarkers, placing it in the 98th percentile of heart health tests we track.

  • 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 6.0/10

    £118.00 against a median of £108.00 for the 7 similarly sized heart health tests we track (+9%).

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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