Liver blood test

A 7-marker liver blood test covering liver enzymes and proteins, commonly used to assess liver health and flag possible inflammation or damage.

  • 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
7
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Alanine transferase
  • Alkaline phosphatase
  • Bilirubin
  • Gamma GT
  • Albumin
  • Globulin
  • Total protein

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
7
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

7 biomarkers as listed by Thriva.

Liver Biochemistry Profile

  • Alanine transferase
  • Alkaline phosphatase

Liver health

  • Bilirubin
  • Gamma GT

Proteins

  • Albumin
  • Globulin
  • Total protein

About this test

This test covers the standard liver profile: bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase, alanine transferase (ALT) and gamma GT, alongside a protein profile of albumin, globulin and total protein. These markers are commonly used to assess liver health and to flag possible inflammation or damage, though an abnormal result does not on its own diagnose liver disease, and a normal result does not rule it out.

Within the liver function test comparison group, this matches its peers on depth exactly: 7 markers, the same as the group median across the 5 tests we compare it with. At £48.60 it costs about 7% more than the £45.25 median, with Medichecks (£39) and YorkTest (£41) offering the identical 7 markers for less, while Medichecks' pricier Liver with Hyaluronic Acid test adds one extra marker for £199.

It scores well 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. With identical marker counts across most of the group, price is the main differentiator here.

Who is it for?

This suits you if you want a standard liver check, for example to monitor the effects of alcohol, weight or medication on your liver, or as a general health precaution, and you want doctor-reviewed results.

Since the marker count is identical across most peers in this group, price is the main thing to compare. Medichecks offers the same 7 markers for £39 and YorkTest for £41, both cheaper than this test's £48.60. Choose Thriva's version if you would rather test with a provider you already use or want the nurse-visit collection option.

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 the standard 7-marker liver profile, matching the depth of its comparison group.
  • Includes a full protein profile (albumin, globulin, total protein) alongside liver enzymes.
  • Results are typically back within 2 days.
  • Doctor review is included as standard with this test.

Cons

  • At £48.60, it costs more than Medichecks' (£39) or YorkTest's (£41) identical 7-marker test.
  • The nurse-visit option adds £60 to the price.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Liver panel priced just above the cheapest same-size tests
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

This is a 7-marker liver blood test covering bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase, alanine transferase, gamma GT, albumin, globulin and total protein. At £48.60 it costs a little more than the £45.25 median for its group, with Medichecks and YorkTest offering the same 7 markers from £39 to £41. The marker count matches its peers exactly, so price is the main difference.

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 7.7/10

    7 biomarkers against a median of 7 across the 5 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 6.0/10

    £48.60 against a comparison-group median of £45.25 (+7%).

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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