A single homocysteine blood test, a marker linked to vitamin B12, folate and B6 status and to cardiovascular and cognitive health risk factors.
1 biomarker as listed by Thriva.
This test measures homocysteine, a substance your body produces when processing protein, which is normally broken down with the help of vitamins B12, folate and B6. Raised homocysteine is commonly used to assess cardiovascular and cognitive health risk factors, and is best interpreted alongside B12 and folate results, since low levels of these vitamins are a common cause of a raised reading.
Within its comparison group, this is the cheapest option: £133.00 against a median of £159 across the three peers we track, Medichecks (£149), Bluecrest Wellness (£169) and Better2Know (£175). All four tests measure the same single marker.
It loses some ground on collection convenience compared with Thriva's other blood tests: this one is collected by finger-prick only, with no nurse-visit option, and results take around 14 days rather than the 2 days typical of Thriva's other panels. Trust signals still score highly, reflecting Thriva's Trustpilot rating, lab accreditation, CQC registration and doctor review as standard.
This suits you if you have a family history of heart disease, stroke or vitamin deficiencies, or want to understand your homocysteine status as part of a wider look at cardiovascular and long-term health, and you are comfortable waiting longer than usual for results.
On price, this is the cheapest of the homocysteine tests we compare it with, £16 less than Medichecks' version at £149. If turnaround time matters more to you than price, be aware that this test takes around 14 days, compared with the 2 days typical of Thriva's other blood tests, and there is no nurse-visit collection option here.
This is a blood test measuring a single marker, homocysteine. You collect your own sample at home using a finger-prick kit; unlike some of Thriva's other tests, there is no nurse-visit option stated for this one. Results are typically ready within around 14 days, and a doctor reviews them before your report is sent to you.
This is a single homocysteine blood test, a marker linked to vitamin B12, folate and B6 status and used to assess cardiovascular and cognitive health risk. At £133.00 it is the cheapest of the three comparable homocysteine tests we track, priced 16% below the £159 group median. The main caveat is a longer turnaround of around 14 days, with no nurse-visit option offered on this test.
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.
A single-marker test measuring exactly what it sets out to; depth is not the point of this comparison group.
A finger-prick sample you take at home; results in around 14 days, slower than similar tests.
Results are reviewed by a doctor; the provider does not describe the report format.
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.
£133.00 against a comparison-group median of £159.00 (-16%).
Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.
This test belongs to our Homocysteine test comparison group. See how it stacks up against equivalent tests from other providers.
Mid-priced homocysteine test, clinic visit only
A single blood test that measures homocysteine, a marker linked to heart health and to vitamin B12 and folate status, for anyone wanting a closer look at cardiovascular or nutritional risk factors.
One of the priciest homocysteine tests, bar one
A single-marker blood test measuring homocysteine, used as an indicator of B-vitamin status and long-term cardiovascular and cognitive risk factors. Suits those wanting to check this one marker specifically.
Priciest of the four homocysteine tests we compare
A single-marker blood test for homocysteine, used as an early indicator of cardiovascular risk and linked to vitamin B12, B6 and folate levels.
Mid-priced homocysteine test, clinic visit only
A single blood test that measures homocysteine, a marker linked to heart health and to vitamin B12 and folate status, for anyone wanting a closer look at cardiovascular or nutritional risk factors.
One of the priciest homocysteine tests, bar one
A single-marker blood test measuring homocysteine, used as an indicator of B-vitamin status and long-term cardiovascular and cognitive risk factors. Suits those wanting to check this one marker specifically.
Priciest of the four homocysteine tests we compare
A single-marker blood test for homocysteine, used as an early indicator of cardiovascular risk and linked to vitamin B12, B6 and folate levels.
