Advanced vitamins & minerals blood test

This test combines vitamin D, active B12, folate and a five-marker iron profile in one blood sample. It suits anyone wanting nutrient and iron levels checked together rather than as separate tests.

  • 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
8
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Active B12
  • Folate
  • Total Iron-Binding Capacity (TIBC)
  • Unsaturated Iron-Binding Capacity (UIBC)
  • Ferritin
  • Iron
  • Transferrin saturation
  • Vitamin D

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
8
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

8 biomarkers as listed by Thriva.

B Vitamins Profile

  • Active B12
  • Folate

Iron Deficiency

  • Total Iron-Binding Capacity (TIBC)
  • Unsaturated Iron-Binding Capacity (UIBC)

Iron status

  • Ferritin
  • Iron
  • Transferrin saturation

Vitamins

  • Vitamin D

About this test

This test combines two of Thriva's other panels into one: vitamin D, active B12 and folate, alongside a five-marker iron profile covering ferritin, iron, transferrin saturation and both iron-binding capacity measures. Low levels of these vitamins and iron markers are commonly linked to symptoms such as fatigue, low mood and poor immune function, while vitamin D is also tied to bone health.

We don't currently list a directly comparable eight-marker vitamin test from another provider, so we can't name a specific rival to weigh this against. It brings together checks that would otherwise mean buying separate iron and vitamin tests.

It scores well for clinical depth, given the range of markers it covers in one 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 benchmark the £108 price against.

Who is it for?

This suits people who want vitamin D, B12, folate and a full iron profile checked together rather than buying separate tests, for example if you have symptoms like fatigue, low mood or poor concentration that could relate to any of these. If symptoms persist, it's worth seeing your GP too. If you only need one area covered, such as iron alone, Thriva's own five-marker iron profile at £55.80 or its standalone vitamin tests would be cheaper than this combined panel.

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 tests all eight markers and a doctor reviews your results, which are typically ready within two days.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Combines vitamin D, active B12, folate and a five-marker iron profile in a single test.
  • Doctor-reviewed results within two days.
  • At-home, venous or home nurse collection options.

Cons

  • No directly comparable eight-marker vitamin test from another provider to weigh this £108 price against.
  • The provider doesn't say what the results report itself looks like.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Combines vitamin D, B12, folate and iron testing
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Rather than testing vitamins and iron separately, this panel combines vitamin D, active B12, folate and a full iron profile in one draw, for £108. There's no directly comparable eight-marker vitamin test in our catalogue to weigh it against. Results are doctor-reviewed 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 9.7/10

    8 biomarkers, placing it in the 87th percentile of vitamins 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 5.4/10

    £108.00 against a median of £89.00 for the 21 similarly sized vitamins tests we track (+21%).

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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