Helvy
How we compare
Premium tests. UK labs. From £99.
A curated UK option with results explained and a clear next step. Side by side with Function Health, Medichecks, Thriva and Numan.
ISO 15189
01UKAS-accredited UK laboratories. The same standard as NHS pathology.
FIVE DAYS
02Finger-prick at home, posted back the same day, results in your inbox in five.
FROM £99
03Six panels from £99 to £159, each a clear one-off price.
39 BIOMARKERS
0439 distinct markers across the 6 panels, up to 17 in a single panel. ApoB, Lp(a), hs-CRP and HbA1c are included in the Advanced Heart Health profile.
A PLAN, NOT A PDF
05Every marker explained, with an optional supplement plan you build yourself.
UK GDPR
06Data processed in the UK under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Erasure on request.
Positioning
Different shapes, different jobs.
The UK home blood-test market sorts into four shapes. Function Health sells a comprehensive US subscription. Medichecks and Thriva sell catalogue and app-led DTC tests respectively. Numan sells men's-health prescriptions on the back of a test. Helvy sells a curated six-panel programme that explains your results, with an optional supplement plan you build yourself.
These are different products. The right comparison is not feature-by-feature; it is shape-against-shape. If you want a US wellness subscription with the broadest possible marker count, Function Health is built for that. If you want a one-off panel from a wide menu, Medichecks has the breadth. If you want an app-led subscription tracker, Thriva is well designed. If you want a prescription pathway for men's hormones, Numan is built for that. If you want a curated UK panel that explains what it finds, with an optional supplement plan you build yourself, Helvy is the option.
Pricing alone does not tell the story. A £49 panel that tests eight markers is not the same purchase as a £149 panel that tests seventeen markers and ends in a plan. The table below compares each provider on the dimensions that actually differentiate them.
FUNCTION HEALTH
US comprehensive wellness subscription, 100+ markers, paywall behind annual fee.
MEDICHECKS · THRIVA
UK catalogue and app-led DTC testing. Broad menus, numbers without a destination, no integrated supplement layer.
NUMAN
Men's-health DTC with prescription pathway. Testosterone replacement and erectile dysfunction routes.
HELVY
Curated UK panel set with every marker explained and an optional supplement plan you build yourself.
What we measure
The dimensions that actually differentiate.
Six dimensions, five providers. Each row reflects the most representative offering from each provider as of May 2026.
| Dimension | Helvy | Function Health | Medichecks | Thriva | Numan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biomarker count (broadest panel) | 17 | 100+ | 59 | ~30 | 43 |
| Interpretation + plan | Yes, every marker | Not advertised | No | No | No |
| Optional supplement plan | In build, not open yet | Not included | No | Vitamin range, separate | Prescription path |
| UK lab partner | UKAS ISO 15189 | US labs | UK · ISO 15189 | UK · ISO 15189 | UK · ISO 15189 |
| Results timeframe | Usually 5 working days from sample receipt | 1-2 weeks | 2-5 days | 5-10 days | 5-7 days |
| Subscription model | Optional supplement plan | Required · annual | Optional | Optional · monthly | Required for treatment |
Pricing anchor
Anchor prices, side by side.
The lowest published entry point for each provider, as of May 2026. Numbers move; this page is rebuilt periodically and date-stamped.
HELVY
£99
ENTRY PANEL · HORMONE BALANCE
Lowest entry · ends in a plan
FUNCTION HEALTH
$365
ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION · US
MEDICHECKS
£29
PER PANEL · UK
THRIVA
£49
PER PANEL · UK
NUMAN
£88
MALE HORMONES · UK
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Head to head
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A full side-by-side for each provider, including an honest look at when they are the better choice.
US · COMPREHENSIVE
Helvy vs Function Health
The US subscription comparison. 100+ markers without a destination, against a curated UK panel that ends in a plan.
See the full comparisonUK · CATALOGUE
Helvy vs Medichecks
The UK catalogue comparison. Broad menu against a curated six-panel programme with results explained and an optional supplement plan you build yourself.
See the full comparisonUK · APP-LED
Helvy vs Thriva
The app-led comparison. Subscription tracking against interpreted results plus an optional supplement plan you build yourself.
See the full comparisonUK · MALE HORMONES
Helvy vs Numan
The male-hormones comparison. Prescription-driven men's health against a hormone-balance panel for everyone.
See the full comparisonUK · CLINIC + HOME
Helvy vs Randox Health
The established-lab comparison. A broad clinic-and-home catalogue against a curated six-panel programme that ends in a plan.
See the full comparisonUK · NHS-LAB VALUE
Helvy vs Monitor My Health
The low-cost comparison. Cheap single tests from an NHS laboratory against a curated panel that ends in a supplement plan.
See the full comparisonUK · APP-LED
Helvy vs Forth
The app-led comparison. Subscription tracking and bundles against a report that explains every marker plus an optional supplement plan you build yourself.
See the full comparisonHOME · CATALOGUE
Helvy vs LetsGetChecked
The home-catalogue comparison. A broad app-led test menu against a curated six-panel programme that ends in a supplement plan.
See the full comparisonUK · IN-PERSON SCREEN
Helvy vs Bluecrest
The in-person comparison. A clinic full-body screen with clinical extras against a curated home panel that ends in a plan.
See the full comparisonUK · LOW-COST DIRECT
Helvy vs London Medical Laboratory
The low-cost comparison. Keen single-marker direct tests against a curated panel that ends in a supplement plan.
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SIX PANELS · ENERGY, HORMONES, HEART, METABOLISM, IRON
6 panels. Five days. UKAS-accredited UK laboratories. Every marker read against ranges we publish, with the sources behind them.
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Comparing the options
Common comparison questions.
- Why does Helvy not have a 100+ marker panel like Function Health?
- Counting biomarkers is the wrong frame. The marginal predictive value of a marker drops sharply after the first 30 to 40 if they are chosen well, and a panel without a destination is harder to act on. General Energy & Wellness carries 17 markers and pairs the results with a clear next step. Function Health's 100+ markers are presented as a US wellness subscription. Different design choice; different audience.
- How do I compare price per biomarker across these providers?
- Cost per biomarker is a useful but incomplete metric. Helvy's General Energy & Wellness panel covers 17 markers. Medichecks publishes around 190 tests priced £19 to £799 (as advertised, checked 2026-07-31), from single markers up to broad comprehensive panels, and Thriva sits in a similar band. Function Health is a US subscription at $365 a year (as advertised, checked 2026-07-31), renewals included. Numan attaches a prescription pathway. What the per-biomarker sum leaves out is whether anything reads the result for you.
- Are these competitors UKAS ISO 15189 accredited?
- Medichecks and Thriva use UKAS ISO 15189 UK laboratories. Numan uses UK laboratories. Function Health uses US laboratories under CLIA accreditation; their results are not designed for UK GP integration. Helvy uses UKAS-accredited UK laboratories to ISO 15189 - the same standard as NHS pathology.
- Can I share Helvy results with my GP if I am also using a competitor?
- Yes. Helvy's results report is designed to be share-able as a PDF, with clinical reference ranges marked alongside the optimal ranges. If you are switching from Medichecks, Thriva or Numan, bring the most recent report and Helvy will note the trend on the next panel. Helvy provides wellness information, not medical diagnoses. For specific medical concerns, consult your GP or a qualified clinician.
- When is one of the other providers a better fit than Helvy?
- If you live in the US and want a comprehensive subscription, Function Health is built for you. If you need a one-off test from a wide catalogue at the lowest possible price point, Medichecks has the breadth. If you want a low-friction subscription tracker integrated with vitamins, Thriva is well-designed for it. If you specifically want a prescription pathway for men's hormone therapy, Numan is built for that. Helvy is the curated UK option with results explained and a clear next step. The right answer depends on what you are trying to do.
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COMPARISON VERIFIED MAY 2026 · COMPETITOR PRICES AND POSITIONING MAY CHANGE.
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