Convenient home hormone screen at a premium price
This at-home finger-prick kit screens a group of female hormones, including LH, FSH and progesterone, in one sample. It suits women wanting a quick first look at hormone levels without visiting a clinic.
Nearly triple the median price for one coeliac marker
Tests for a coeliac disease marker from a blood sample. Despite the name, Better2Know's own description discusses tissue transglutaminase (TTA) antibody testing rather than a distinct genetic method.
Single HbA1c marker priced well above the median
A single blood test for HbA1c (glycosylated haemoglobin), which reflects your average blood sugar level over roughly the past three months. Suited to people with diabetes symptoms or an existing diagnosis who want to check how well their blood sugar is being controlled.
Priciest syphilis test here, for chancre swabs only
A swab test that checks a visible sore for the bacteria that cause Syphilis, for people who currently have a chancre rather than a general screening need.
Anaemia profile bundled as a single marker in our data
A blood panel covering iron, ferritin, folate, vitamin B12, full blood count and ESR, markers commonly used together to help assess anaemia. Suited to people with symptoms such as persistent tiredness, dizziness or breathlessness.
27 markers for £595, versus 26 for £90 at Bluecrest
A 27-marker blood check for people recovering from Covid-19, adding markers such as vitamin D, CRP, sodium, potassium and iron studies to a general wellness panel with a Covid-19 antibody test. Suits anyone wanting a wide post-Covid health check.
Travel-linked antibody test priced above the category norm
A blood test that checks for Dengue Fever antibodies, a mosquito-borne virus most common in tropical and sub-tropical regions. Aimed at people who have travelled to an affected area, or been bitten by mosquitoes there, and want to check their exposure.
MRGN throat swab, priced well above category median
This throat swab test screens for colonisation with multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria, including carbapenemase-producing organisms. It suits people being admitted to or discharged from healthcare settings.
Genetic heart-risk marker, panel details unclear
Measures lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), a cholesterol-related particle whose levels are largely inherited and linked to cardiovascular risk beyond standard cholesterol tests.
In-clinic scabies check priced above the category median
Skin scraping examined under the microscope to check for scabies mites. Suited to people with itching or a rash suggestive of scabies who want this checked at a clinic.
Single EBV antibody test priced well above the norm
A blood test for Epstein-Barr virus antibodies, a very common virus linked to glandular fever, useful for checking current or past infection when symptoms such as fatigue, sore throat or swollen glands are hard to explain otherwise.
Priciest immunity test in this batch
A QuantiFERON-TB Gold blood test (an IGRA) that checks for exposure to the bacteria that causes tuberculosis. Suited to people who may have been exposed to TB or are unsure of their BCG vaccination history.
