General health blood test

A 19-marker general health panel covering cholesterol, liver function, blood sugar, iron and vitamin D, for a broad check on everyday health.

  • 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
19
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Cholesterol
  • Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio
  • Triglyceride/HDL ratio
  • Folate
  • HDL cholesterol
  • LDL cholesterol
  • Non-HDL cholesterol
  • Triglycerides
  • HbA1c
  • Ferritin
  • Alanine transferase
  • Alkaline phosphatase
  • +7 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
19
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

19 biomarkers as listed by Thriva.

Advanced Lipid Profile (with Apolipoproteins)

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

B Vitamins Profile

  • Folate

Cholesterol status

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

Diabetes

  • HbA1c

Iron status

  • Ferritin

Liver Biochemistry Profile

  • Alanine transferase
  • Alkaline phosphatase

Liver health

  • Bilirubin
  • Gamma GT

Proteins

  • Albumin
  • Globulin
  • Total protein

Vitamins

  • Vitamin D
  • Total B12

About this test

This panel covers cholesterol and lipid ratios, liver enzymes, HbA1c (average blood sugar), a protein profile, ferritin, folate, B12 and vitamin D. These are commonly used to assess cardiovascular risk factors, liver health, diabetes risk and some nutrient deficiencies in one general check.

Within the essential health check comparison group, this sits close to the middle on both depth and price. Its 19 markers are close to the group median of 18 across the 32 tests we compare it with, and at £117.00 it is only about 4% above the £113 median. Cheaper alternatives in the group include Monitor My Health's Essential Health Screen at £49 for 9 markers and YorkTest's Essential Health Check at £55 for 18 markers, while Blue Horizon Medicals' Fingerprick Wellman and Wellwoman panels offer 20 markers for £82.25.

It scores well across most criteria: strong marks for collection convenience, since you can test at home or add a nurse visit with results in around two days, and for trust signals, based on Thriva's Trustpilot rating, lab accreditation, CQC registration and doctor review as standard. value for money is more middling, since several peers offer a similar or greater number of markers for less.

Who is it for?

This suits you if you want a broad general check covering heart, liver, blood sugar and key vitamins in one sample, without needing to interpret several separate tests.

If you want a similar marker count for less, YorkTest's Essential Health Check covers 18 markers for £55, and Blue Horizon Medicals' Fingerprick Wellman or Wellwoman panels cover 20 markers for £82.25, both cheaper than this test's £117.00. Choose Thriva's version if you would rather test with a provider offering doctor-reviewed results and are less focused on finding the lowest price.

How it works

This is a blood test. You can collect your own sample at home with a finger-prick kit, or pay an extra £60 for a nurse to take a venous sample. Once your sample reaches the lab, results are typically ready within 2 days, and a doctor reviews them before they are sent to you as part of your report.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Covers 19 markers spanning heart, liver, blood sugar and key vitamins in one test.
  • Includes a full protein profile (albumin, globulin, total protein) alongside liver enzymes.
  • You get results back in about 2 days.
  • Doctor review is included with every set of results.

Cons

  • At £117.00, it costs more than YorkTest's 18-marker equivalent at £55.
  • Blue Horizon Medicals' Wellman and Wellwoman panels cover more markers (20) for less (£82.25).
  • The nurse-visit option adds £60 to the price.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Middle-of-the-pack general health check on depth and price
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

This is a 19-marker general health panel covering cholesterol, liver enzymes, HbA1c, iron status, protein levels and vitamin D, reviewed by a doctor. At £117.00 it sits close to the £113 median for its comparison group, with a similar marker count to the group median of 18. Cheaper, smaller alternatives exist, such as Monitor My Health's Essential Health Screen from £49 for 9 markers.

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 9.1/10

    19 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 6.3/10

    £117.00 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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