Better2Know Inflammation & autoimmunity

Arthritis Test (Nurse Kit)

This blood panel checks six markers for joint inflammation and possible rheumatoid arthritis, including anti-CCP, rheumatoid factor, ESR, CRP, full blood count and uric acid. It suits you if you have joint pain or stiffness and want a broader panel than a single marker test.

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Sample
Blood
Collection
Nurse kit: venous draw by a nurse, post to lab
Results in
2 days
Biomarkers
6
Tests for
  • Uric acid
  • C-reactive protein (CRP)
  • Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptides (anti-CCP)
  • Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
  • Full blood count (FBC)
  • Rheumatoid factor (RF)

Test specifications

Provider
Better2Know
Sample type
blood
Collection method
nurse kit: venous draw by a nurse, post to lab
Turnaround time
2 days
Biomarkers tested
6
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
No
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

6 biomarkers as listed by Better2Know.

Gout risk

  • Uric acid

Infection & Inflammation

  • C-reactive protein (CRP)
  • Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptides (anti-CCP)
  • Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
  • Full blood count (FBC)
  • Rheumatoid factor (RF)

About this test

This panel checks six markers linked to joint inflammation and autoimmune joint disease: anti-cyclic citrullinated peptides (anti-CCP), rheumatoid factor (RF), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), C-reactive protein (CRP), a full blood count (FBC) and uric acid. Anti-CCP and rheumatoid factor are commonly used alongside symptoms to assess rheumatoid arthritis, while uric acid relates to gout and ESR and CRP are general inflammation markers.

With six biomarkers, this places in the 89th percentile for clinical depth among inflammation tests we track, one of the broader panels in this category. At £149, it sits close to the £135.25 median for similarly sized inflammation tests, only around 10% higher, so it also scores reasonably on value for money.

The sample is a venous blood draw taken by a nurse and posted to the lab, with results stated within two working days. Trust signals reflect Better2Know's Trustpilot score of 4.2 from 775 reviews, its CQC registration and more than 18 years trading, while the results and follow-up score is held back by results not being doctor-reviewed as standard.

Who is it for?

This could suit you if you have joint pain, swelling or stiffness and want a broader inflammation panel than a single marker test, covering both rheumatoid arthritis and gout markers in one order. It may be less suited if you need a doctor to review your results as part of the service, since that is not included as standard here.

How it works

A nurse takes a venous blood sample using the nurse kit, which is then posted to Better2Know's laboratory, where anti-CCP, rheumatoid factor, ESR, CRP, full blood count and uric acid are measured. The provider states results are ready within two working days and are viewed in a secure online patient area; results are not doctor-reviewed as standard.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Covers six markers, including anti-CCP and rheumatoid factor, not just one.
  • Priced close to the £135.25 median for similarly sized inflammation panels.
  • Results stated within two working days of the sample reaching the lab.
  • Also checks uric acid, so gout is covered alongside rheumatoid arthritis markers.

Cons

  • No doctor review of your results is included as standard.
  • Requires a nurse visit for the blood draw rather than a simple fingerprick kit.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Six-marker joint panel with above-average clinical depth
Editorial confidence: 9.0/10

At £149, Better2Know's Arthritis Test (Nurse Kit) covers six markers in your blood, including anti-CCP, rheumatoid factor and CRP, ranking in the 89th percentile for clinical depth among inflammation tests we track. It costs only around 10% more than the median for similarly sized panels, though your results are not doctor-reviewed as standard.

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 9.0/10

    The listing publishes a detailed description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 9.9/10

    6 biomarkers, placing it in the 89th percentile of inflammation tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 10.0/10

    A blood sample taken at home by a visiting nurse or phlebotomist; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 2 days, well ahead of the inflammation norm of 4.

  • Results and follow-up 3.0/10

    Results are not doctor-reviewed and no consultation is included; the provider does not describe the report format.

  • Trust signals 6.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.2 from 775 reviews; CQC registered; trading 18+ years.

  • Value for money 6.0/10

    £149.00 against a median of £135.25 for the 9 similarly sized inflammation tests we track (+10%).

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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