Smaller UK Blood Test Providers Compared: Monitor My Health, Vitall and Lola

The best-known blood test companies are not the only options. Monitor My Health, Vitall and Lola Health each do something different: one runs through an NHS trust laboratory, one gives you several collection routes, and one sends a phlebotomist to your home.

This guide compares how they work, what you can buy and what the available reviews say. Prices below were checked against provider pages and our test database on 20 October 2026. They can change, so check the linked product page before ordering.

Quick comparison

A provider’s lab accreditation and collection method matter more than its marketing claims. All three state that their samples are tested by UKAS-accredited laboratories, but their service models are not interchangeable.

Monitor My Health: NHS laboratory testing

Monitor My Health is operated by Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Its samples are processed by Exeter Clinical Laboratory, an NHS lab with UKAS accreditation. The Trust says surplus revenue supports NHS patient care. It is a paid private service, not an NHS-funded test or a replacement for seeing your GP.

The catalogue is deliberately focused. It includes thyroid tests, cholesterol, HbA1c, vitamin D, anaemia, AMH and combined health screens. Current examples include total cholesterol at £29, vitamin D at £38 and a Full Health Screen at £65. Results are usually available 24 to 48 hours after the lab receives the sample, according to the NHS Trust.

Its strongest point is clear: customers know which NHS laboratory handles their sample. The trade-off is a smaller selection than providers that sell broad menus of single-marker and specialist tests. Home collection also means you must collect the finger-prick sample yourself.

Trustpilot reviews are largely positive and often mention quick results, clear instructions and confidence in NHS lab processing. Some reviewers dislike the online results format or report difficulty collecting a sample. Review scores change over time, and reviews describe customer experience, not clinical accuracy.

Vitall: several ways to give a sample

Vitall has a wider set of options when collecting at home is not convenient. Depending on the test, you can use a finger-prick kit, book a clinic blood draw or pay for a nurse to visit your home. Its website says samples go to UKAS-accredited laboratories and results are generally provided within 48 hours of the lab receiving a sample.

In our database, a thyroid function test costs £59, while its full blood count is £79. Some tests show collection choices at checkout, with different prices for clinic or home nurse appointments. Check the selected option and total before paying; the listed kit price may not include a more involved collection service.

Vitall may suit someone who wants a home kit as a starting point but wants the option of professional collection. Its catalogue includes hormone, vitamin, general health and other panels. Trustpilot shows a 4.5 rating across 452 reviews at the time checked. Reviews praise clear instructions and fast results, while some raise concerns about result interpretation or the collection kit. Treat these as individual experiences, not evidence that a test will diagnose a condition.

Lola Health: a phlebotomist takes the sample

Lola Health makes professional collection central to many of its panels. A phlebotomist can visit your home, and some tests offer a clinic option. You do not need to collect a finger-prick sample for these venous-draw services. Lola says its lab is UKAS-accredited, includes a doctor review with eligible tests, and aims to provide results within two working days after the lab receives the sample.

The entry point in our database is Core Health 45 at £125. The panel includes blood count, cholesterol, HbA1c, iron and ferritin, liver and kidney markers, vitamins and hormones. Larger packages cost more. A phlebotomist visit is useful if you find self-collection difficult, but it makes broad panels more expensive than a simple home kit.

Check what each price includes. Lola also sells low-cost individual add-on markers, but some must be bought with a main test. The add-on price alone may not represent the full cost of getting a sample analysed.

How to choose between them

Choose Monitor My Health if its focused catalogue fits your question and you value having the sample processed in a named NHS laboratory. Choose Vitall if you want a choice of sample collection methods across its range. Choose Lola if you prefer a trained person to take a venous sample and want a broader panel in one appointment.

Before buying, match the test to the question you need answered. A large health panel can produce results that need clinical context, and a normal result does not rule out every cause of symptoms. If you are unwell or have ongoing symptoms, contact your GP rather than relying on a private screen.

You can compare prices across providers by searching our listings for thyroid, cholesterol or full blood count tests.

How to vet a private blood test provider

Check who performs the test, not only who sells the kit. UKAS accreditation to ISO 15189 applies to medical laboratories, but you should confirm the named laboratory and that the relevant tests fall within its accredited scope. Ask how results are reported, who reviews them, and what support follows an abnormal result.

Read recent reviews for practical details such as kit delivery, sample collection and result access. A high rating can help you judge service, but it cannot prove that every result is accurate or that a test is suitable for you. Keep a copy of your report and share unexpected results with your GP.

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This article is for general information only. It is not medical advice or a diagnosis. Speak to a qualified healthcare professional about symptoms or test results.