A 23-marker blood panel covering cholesterol, blood sugar control (HbA1c), inflammation, vitamins and liver function, collected by a visiting phlebotomist. Suited to a broad metabolic health check.
23 biomarkers as listed by YorkTest.
The Metabolic Health Test covers 23 markers, including a lipid profile (LDL, HDL, non-HDL cholesterol and triglycerides), HbA1c for blood sugar control, hs-CRP for inflammation, iron and ferritin status, liver enzymes (ALT, ALP, AST and GGT), bilirubin, active vitamin B12, folate and three protein markers. Together these are commonly used to build a picture of metabolic and nutritional health across several body systems at once.
We do not have named peer tests for this exact 23-marker combination, so we can't make a direct 'cheaper than' comparison. Its Clinical depth score is very high, placing it in the 95th percentile of metabolism tests we track by marker count. Its Value for money score reflects that £139 sits 7% above the £129.75 median for the 13 similarly sized metabolism tests we track.
It scores well for Trust signals, 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 Collection convenience because it requires a venous blood draw from a visiting phlebotomist rather than a self-collected finger-prick sample, and for Results and follow-up because results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard.
This suits people who want a wide-ranging metabolic check across cholesterol, blood sugar control, inflammation, liver and key vitamins in one visit, and who don't mind booking a phlebotomist rather than doing a finger-prick sample at home. We don't have named peer tests to say whether a cheaper or deeper 23-marker alternative exists, so compare it against YorkTest's own Annual Health Test, which covers more markers (39) for £175, if you want an even broader panel. It is not the right choice if you want a doctor to review your results as standard, or if you'd rather avoid an in-person blood draw.
You book a phlebotomist visit to your home or workplace for a venous blood draw; no clinic trip is required. The sample is sent to YorkTest's laboratory for analysis of the 23 markers, and personalised results highlighting areas that may benefit from lifestyle changes are provided within a stated 7 days. Results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard.
YorkTest's Metabolic Health Test screens 23 markers, including cholesterol, HbA1c, hs-CRP and liver function, for £139, requiring a venous blood draw rather than a finger-prick sample. We don't have named peer tests for this exact panel, but its price sits 7% above the £129.75 median for similarly sized metabolism tests we track. Results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard.
The listing publishes a short description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.
23 biomarkers, placing it in the 95th percentile of metabolism tests we track.
A blood sample taken at home by a visiting nurse or phlebotomist; with a venous or clinic option as well; results in around 7 days, slower than similar tests.
Results are not doctor-reviewed and no consultation is included; the provider does not describe the report format.
Trustpilot 4.8 from 3,257 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS accredited own lab (ISO 13485)); trading 44+ years.
£139.00 against a median of £129.75 for the 13 similarly sized metabolism tests we track (+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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