A clinic blood test for Hepatitis C antigen, which Better2Know says can be taken from around 10 days after a possible exposure. Suited to people who want to test sooner than the antibody test allows.
1 biomarker as listed by Better2Know.
This test looks for Hepatitis C antigen rather than antibodies, and Better2Know says it can be taken from around 10 days after a possible exposure, two days sooner than the 12-day window it states for its antibody-based Hepatitis C Test. A clinician takes the blood sample, in an appointment the provider says typically lasts 10 to 15 minutes.
At £195, this costs 34% more than the £145 median for our Hepatitis C comparison group, and more than Better2Know's own Hepatitis C Test and Hepatitis C Antibodies test, both £145, or its £70 home kit. Blue Horizon Medicals' antibody test, at £54.25, is considerably cheaper again, though it does not test the same marker.
It scores reasonably on clarity and on measuring what it sets out to, but poorly on price against its comparison group. It also loses marks on results and follow-up, as results are not doctor-reviewed as standard.
This suits people who want to test sooner than the 12-day window Better2Know states for antibody-based Hepatitis C tests, for example shortly after a specific incident of concern. If you can wait the extra two days, Better2Know's own £145 Hepatitis C Test or £70 home kit check for the virus at a lower price.
A clinician takes a blood sample during your clinic appointment, typically lasting 10 to 15 minutes according to the provider. The sample is sent to the lab, with results reported within 1 day of arrival. You access results through Better2Know's online patient area, with notification by SMS, phone call or email; doctor sign-off on results is not standard here, though a consultation is arranged with a doctor if you test positive.
Testing sooner after exposure is the appeal of this clinic-based Hepatitis C Antigen test, which Better2Know says can be taken from around 10 days after a possible exposure, sooner than the 12-day window it states for its antibody test. At £195 it costs 34% more than the £145 group median, and results are not doctor-reviewed 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.
A single-marker test measuring exactly what it sets out to; depth is not the point of this comparison group.
Requires a venous draw at a clinic; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 1 days, well ahead of the sexual health norm of 2.
Results are not doctor-reviewed and no consultation is included; the provider does not describe the report format.
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£195.00 against a comparison-group median of £145.00 (+34%).
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 Hepatitis C test comparison group. See how it stacks up against equivalent tests from other providers.
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Biggest discount to median in the Hepatitis C range
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Priced exactly at the Hepatitis C group median
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