Below-average priced prolactin test, not the cheapest
Measures prolactin, a pituitary hormone linked to symptoms such as irregular periods, low sex drive and unexplained breast milk production. Suits anyone with these symptoms who wants a quick, single-marker check without a full hormone panel.
Home finger-prick test for Gliadin antibodies only
A home finger-prick blood test checking for Gliadin antibodies, one marker used alongside coeliac screening for people with bloating, diarrhoea or unexplained weight loss.
Cheapest way to check cholesterol with Better2Know
An at-home finger-prick blood test that measures your total cholesterol level, suited to a quick check without a clinic visit.
Home kit version saves £196 for identical coverage
A 12-marker STI screen covering HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis, hepatitis B and C, herpes, and three other infections, using a clinic-based blood and urine sample. Suits anyone who wants an in-person appointment rather than a home kit.
Six-marker liver panel you can do from home
An at-home finger-prick blood test covering six liver markers, including bilirubin, albumin, globulin, gamma-GT and alkaline phosphatase. Suited to anyone who wants a liver health check without visiting a clinic.
Home kidney check well below the typical price
A home finger-prick kit checking urea and creatinine, two markers of kidney function, without needing to visit a clinic.
Home drugs screen, priced well below the median
An at-home urine drugs screen. Better2Know does not publish a specific list of substances covered for this listing, so check with the provider directly if you need to know exactly what is tested.
Two-day coeliac antibody test, cheaper as a home kit
Checks for tissue transglutaminase (TTA) antibodies, the marker most closely linked to coeliac disease, from a blood sample. Suits adults with bloating, diarrhoea, wind or unexplained weight loss, especially if a close relative has coeliac disease.
Cheaper nurse-kit version of Better2Know's menopause panel
The same five-marker hormone panel as Better2Know's clinic Menopause Screen (LH, FSH, oestradiol, TSH, FT4), collected via a nurse-administered venous draw that you send to the lab by post, rather than attending a clinic.
Six-marker thyroid panel, priced above closest rivals
A 6-marker thyroid panel covering TSH, free T4, free T3, total T4 and two thyroid antibody tests, collected by a nurse. Suits people with thyroid symptoms wanting a fuller antibody check than a basic TSH test.
Clinic herpes blood test with a cheaper home-kit option
A clinic blood test that checks for Herpes 1 and 2 IgG antibodies, suited to anyone who wants to know their herpes status even without symptoms.
Below-average price for a Hepatitis B immunity check
An at-home finger-prick blood test that checks whether you are immune to Hepatitis B, either through vaccination or past infection. Suited to people who want to confirm their immunity without a clinic visit.
