Coeliac Disease Basic Screen

A single-marker blood screen for coeliac disease from Better2Know, with results in around 10 working days. Suits people who want a basic check without paying for a wider panel.

Sample
Blood
Collection
Venous draw at clinic or nurse visit
Results in
10 days
Biomarkers
1
Tests for
  • Coeliac Disease

Test specifications

Provider
Better2Know
Sample type
blood
Collection method
venous draw at clinic or nurse visit
Turnaround time
10 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
No
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Better2Know.

  • Coeliac Disease

About this test

Better2Know does not publish a description of this screen, so we know only what is listed: a single coeliac disease marker, tested from a venous blood sample at a Better2Know clinic. Blood antibody markers like this are commonly used to help assess for coeliac disease, rather than to diagnose it outright.

Within Better2Know's 'Coeliac test' comparison group, this is the most expensive option by some margin: £395 against a group median of £169, and £100 above the next dearest listed test. It tests for the same one marker as most of its cheaper peers, so the extra cost does not buy additional clinical depth here.

The low overall score mainly reflects poor marks for value for money and for results and follow-up: results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard, and the price sits well above the group median. Clarity also takes a hit because Better2Know has not published a description of the test or details of what the results report looks like, even though the biomarker, turnaround and collection details are all listed.

Who is it for?

This is only worth considering if you specifically want to test with Better2Know and are not concerned about price. If budget matters, Selph's Coeliac Disease Blood Test (£63, 4 markers) or Medichecks' Coeliac Blood Test (£169, 2 markers) both test more markers for a fraction of the cost, and Better2Know's own Coeliac/Gluten Sensitivity Profile (£295, 1 marker) covers the same ground for £100 less.

It may still suit you if you would rather keep every test with one provider and are not focused on getting the cheapest option, for example if you are already booked in with Better2Know for other reasons.

How it works

You provide a venous blood sample at a Better2Know clinic, with a home nurse visit also offered. Better2Know does not publish details of what happens to the sample after it reaches the lab beyond testing for the single coeliac disease marker listed. Results are available in around 10 working days, and Better2Know does not state that they are reviewed by a doctor as standard.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • A home nurse visit is available if you would rather not travel to a clinic.
  • The single coeliac disease marker gives a straightforward, easy to interpret result.
  • The collection method and turnaround time are clearly stated on the listing.

Cons

  • At £395, it's the most expensive test in its comparison group, £100 more than Better2Know's own Coeliac/Gluten Sensitivity Profile.
  • Better2Know has not published a description of what this test measures or how it works.
  • Results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard.
  • Turnaround is around 10 working days for a single-marker blood test.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Most expensive test in its coeliac comparison group
Editorial confidence: 9.5/10

At £395, this is the most expensive test in Better2Know's coeliac comparison group, more than double the group's £169 median, despite testing for a single marker like most of its peers. Better2Know does not publish a description of what the test covers, and results take around 10 working days with no doctor review as standard.

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 7.0/10

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

  • Clinical depth 7.1/10

    1 biomarkers against a median of 1 across the 11 tests in its comparison group.

  • Collection convenience 4.0/10

    Requires a venous draw at a clinic; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 10 days, slower than similar tests.

  • 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 2.0/10

    £395.00 against a comparison-group median of £169.00 (+134%).

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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