Liver Function Test

An at-home finger-prick test measuring seven liver-related markers, including ALT, ALP, GGT and bilirubin. Suited to a standalone check on liver health.

  • At-home test
Sample
Blood
Collection
At-home finger-prick
Results in
7 days
Biomarkers
7
Doctor reviewed
No
Tests for
  • Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
  • Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
  • Gamma-glutamyl Transferase (GGT)
  • Total bilirubin
  • Albumin
  • Globulin
  • Total protein

Test specifications

Provider
YorkTest
Sample type
blood
Collection method
at-home finger-prick
Turnaround time
7 days
Biomarkers tested
7
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
No
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

7 biomarkers as listed by YorkTest.

Liver Function

  • Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
  • Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
  • Gamma-glutamyl Transferase (GGT)
  • Total bilirubin

Proteins

  • Albumin
  • Globulin
  • Total protein

About this test

The Liver Function Test measures seven markers: ALT, ALP and GGT (liver enzymes), total bilirubin, and three protein markers (albumin, globulin and total protein). These are commonly used together to check for signs of liver strain, which can be linked to factors such as alcohol intake, weight or diet.

Within its liver function comparison group, its seven markers match the group median exactly, and at £41 its price sits close to the £45.25 median. Against named peers, it is £2 more than Medichecks' Liver Function Blood Test at £39, but cheaper than Blue Horizon Medicals' equivalent at £45.25 and Thriva's at £48.60, and far cheaper than Medichecks' 8-marker Liver with Hyaluronic Acid Blood Test at £199.

It scores well for Value for money and for Trust signals, the latter reflecting YorkTest's Trustpilot rating of 4.8 from 3,257 reviews, its UKAS-accredited lab, and 44 years of trading. It scores lower for Results and follow-up because results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard.

Who is it for?

This suits people who want a focused check on liver health without paying for a wider panel, and are comfortable with a small price difference against the cheapest rival. If price is the only factor, Medichecks' Liver Function Blood Test is £2 cheaper for the same seven markers. If you want an additional marker, Medichecks' Liver with Hyaluronic Acid Blood Test adds one more marker but costs £199, considerably more. It is not the right choice if you want a doctor to review your results as standard.

How it works

You take an at-home finger-prick blood sample; no clinic visit is needed. The sample is returned to YorkTest's laboratory, where the seven liver markers are analysed, and results are provided as traffic-light values via your Wellness Hub account within a stated 7 days. Results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Covers seven liver-related markers, including ALT, ALP, GGT and bilirubin, for £41.
  • Cheaper than Blue Horizon Medicals' and Thriva's equivalent 7-marker tests.
  • Results delivered via a secure online Wellness Hub account.
  • Simple at-home finger-prick sample, no clinic visit required.

Cons

  • £2 more expensive than Medichecks' equivalent 7-marker liver test.
  • No doctor review of results as standard.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Seven-marker liver panel, near the cheapest available
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Seven liver-related markers, including ALT, ALP, GGT and bilirubin, make up this £41 test, priced close to the £45.25 median for its comparison group. It costs £2 more than Medichecks' equivalent 7-marker test at £39, but less than Blue Horizon Medicals' at £45.25 or Thriva's at £48.60. Results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard.

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 6.0/10

    A finger-prick sample you take at home; results in around 7 days, slower than similar tests.

  • Results and follow-up 3.0/10

    Results are not doctor-reviewed and no consultation is included; the provider does not describe the report format.

  • Trust signals 8.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.8 from 3,257 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS accredited own lab (ISO 13485)); trading 44+ years.

  • Value for money 7.2/10

    £41.00 against a comparison-group median of £45.25 (-9%).

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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