Long-term health blood test

A 19-marker panel covering cholesterol, liver function, blood sugar, omega-3 status and vitamin D, aimed at longer-term health monitoring rather than symptoms.

  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
  • Subscription available
Sample
Blood
Collection
At-home finger-prick or nurse-taken venous sample (£60 extra)
Results in
15 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
  • Alanine transferase
  • Alkaline phosphatase
  • Bilirubin
  • +7 more

Test specifications

Provider
Thriva
Sample type
blood
Collection method
at-home finger-prick or nurse-taken venous sample (£60 extra)
Turnaround time
15 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

Liver Biochemistry Profile

  • Alanine transferase
  • Alkaline phosphatase

Liver health

  • Bilirubin
  • Gamma GT

Omega fatty acids

  • Omega 3 index

Omega-3 and Omega-6

  • Omega-6:omega-3 (AA:EPA) ratio

Proteins

  • Albumin
  • Globulin
  • Total protein

Vitamins

  • Vitamin D

About this test

This panel covers cholesterol and lipid ratios, liver enzymes, HbA1c (average blood sugar), a protein profile, vitamin D, folate and an omega-3 profile including the omega-6:omega-3 ratio. These are commonly used to assess cardiovascular risk factors, liver health, diabetes risk and inflammatory balance as part of a broader look at long-term health, rather than to investigate a specific symptom.

Within the essential health check comparison group, its 19 markers are close to the group median of 18 across the 32 tests we compare it with. Price is where it stands out: at £212.00 it is 88% above the £113 group median, well beyond cheaper same-sized options such as YorkTest's Essential Health Check (18 markers, £55) or Blue Horizon Medicals' Fingerprick Wellman and Wellwoman panels (20 markers, £82.25 each). It is also considerably more expensive than Thriva's own general health blood test, which covers the same number of markers for £117.00, though that test does not include the omega-3 markers found here.

Trust signals score highly, reflecting Thriva's Trustpilot rating, lab accreditation, CQC registration and doctor review as standard. Collection convenience and results and follow-up score a little lower than on Thriva's faster tests, reflecting the longer turnaround of around 15 days.

Who is it for?

This suits you if you specifically want the omega-3 index and omega-6:omega-3 ratio alongside a broad cholesterol, liver, blood sugar and vitamin D check, and you are comfortable with a longer wait for results.

If you do not need the omega-3 markers, Thriva's own general health blood test covers the same number of markers (19) for £117.00, £95.00 less, with results back in about 2 days instead of around 15. Cheaper alternatives with fewer markers, such as YorkTest's Essential Health Check at £55, are also worth considering if your budget is the main concern.

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 around 15 days, and a doctor reviews them before they are sent to you as part of your report.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Includes an omega-3 index and omega-6:omega-3 ratio not found in Thriva's general health test.
  • Covers 19 markers spanning heart, liver, blood sugar and vitamin D in one test.
  • Doctor review is included with your results, as with Thriva's other tests.
  • You can choose a finger-prick kit or add a nurse-taken venous sample.

Cons

  • At £212.00, it costs 88% more than the £113 median for its comparison group.
  • £95.00 more than Thriva's own general health blood test, which covers the same number of markers.
  • Turnaround is around 15 days, much slower than the 2 days typical of Thriva's other tests.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Same depth as Thriva's general check, but far pricier
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

This is a 19-marker panel covering cholesterol, liver enzymes, HbA1c, omega-3 status, protein levels and vitamin D. At £212.00 it costs 88% more than the £113 median for its comparison group, and £95.00 more than Thriva's own general health blood test, which covers the same number of markers for £117.00. The extra cost buys the omega-3 markers that the cheaper test lacks, plus a slower turnaround.

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 8.0/10

    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 15 days, slower 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 2.0/10

    £212.00 against a comparison-group median of £113.00 (+88%).

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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