A single blood test measuring haemoglobin levels, used to check for anaemia or polycythaemia or to monitor an existing blood, kidney, heart or lung condition.
1 biomarker as listed by Better2Know.
Haemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen around the body. Low levels point to anaemia, which can cause fatigue, weakness, pale skin or dizziness, while high levels can indicate polycythaemia, which can thicken the blood. This test measures the single haemoglobin marker rather than a wider blood count.
Within its comparison group, this test is listed alongside Better2Know's own Hemoglobinpathologies (Thalassemia) Test, which also measures a related single marker for £199, £64 more than this test.
It scores moderately for collection convenience, since a home nurse visit is offered as an alternative to a clinic appointment, with results back within a day of the sample arriving. It loses marks for results and follow-up because results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard.
This suits someone who wants a single, specific haemoglobin reading, for example to check for suspected anaemia or to monitor an existing condition, rather than a full blood count.
If you are specifically concerned about Thalassaemia because of family history or ethnicity, Better2Know's Hemoglobinpathologies (Thalassemia) Test looks at a related marker for £199, though this haemoglobin test is the cheaper of the two.
A clinician takes a venous blood sample at a clinic, or during a paid home nurse visit, and sends it to the lab. Results are back within a day of the sample arriving. The fact sheet does not show results being reviewed by a doctor as standard.
This test measures haemoglobin from a single venous blood sample taken at a clinic or during a nurse visit. At £135 it is cheaper than Better2Know's own Hemoglobinpathologies (Thalassemia) Test at £199, its only listed comparison. Results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard.
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.
1 biomarkers, placing it in the 8th percentile of general wellness tests we track.
Requires a venous draw at a clinic; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 1 days, well ahead of the general wellness norm of 3.
Results are not doctor-reviewed and no consultation is included; the provider does not describe the report format.
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£135.00 against a median of £122.00 for the 18 similarly sized general wellness tests we track (+11%).
Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.
This test belongs to our Haemoglobin test comparison group. See how it stacks up against equivalent tests from other providers.
Pricier of Better2Know's two haemoglobin-related tests
A blood test screening for haemoglobin pathologies such as Thalassaemia, relevant if you have a family background linked to higher carrier rates or are planning a pregnancy.
Pricier of Better2Know's two haemoglobin-related tests
A blood test screening for haemoglobin pathologies such as Thalassaemia, relevant if you have a family background linked to higher carrier rates or are planning a pregnancy.
