An at-home finger-prick blood test for Hepatitis C antibodies, taken from at least 12 days after a possible exposure. Suited to people who want to test without a clinic visit.
1 biomarker as listed by Better2Know.
This kit checks for Hepatitis C antibodies, the proteins the body produces once it detects the virus, and Better2Know recommends waiting at least 12 days after a sexual encounter, needle-stick injury or other incident of concern before testing.
At £70, this is priced 52% below the £145 median for our Hepatitis C comparison group, though Blue Horizon Medicals offers the same antibody marker for £54.25, still the cheaper option in absolute terms, and Medichecks' equivalent is £69. A clinic appointment for the same test with Better2Know costs £145.
It scores highly on price against its comparison group and on collection convenience, since it can be done entirely at home with a clinic option also available. It loses marks on results and follow-up because results are not doctor-reviewed as standard.
This suits people who want to test for Hepatitis C without attending a clinic, and who have waited the recommended 12 days since a possible exposure. If absolute price is the priority, Blue Horizon Medicals' £54.25 antibody test or Medichecks' £69 equivalent are marginally cheaper; if you would rather a clinician take the sample, Better2Know's own clinic version is £145.
You take a finger-prick blood sample at home using the kit provided and post it to the lab; a clinic appointment is also offered for £145 if you would prefer a professional to take the sample. Results are reported within 2 days of the sample reaching the lab and are viewed through Better2Know's online patient area, with notification by text, phone call or email. No routine doctor review of your result is included, though a consultation with Better2Know's medical team follows a positive result.
Priced well below its comparison group's median, this at-home kit checks for Hepatitis C antibodies from at least 12 days after a possible exposure, with results back within 2 days. At £70 it is 52% below the £145 median, though Blue Horizon Medicals offers the same antibody marker for £54.25. A clinic version is also available for £145.
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.
A finger-prick sample you take at home; with a venous or clinic option as well; results in around 2 days, in line with or faster than similar tests.
Results are not doctor-reviewed and no consultation is included; the provider does not describe the report format.
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£70.00 against a comparison-group median of £145.00 (-52%).
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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Priced exactly at the Hepatitis C group median
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Same £145 price, less detail than the Antibodies test
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Can be taken sooner after exposure, at a higher price
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Instant hepatitis C result, pricier than most options
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Priciest Hepatitis C test in our comparison group
A single blood test that measures the amount of Hepatitis C virus in your blood, for people who already have a confirmed infection and want to track their viral load rather than screen for the virus for the first time.
Second-cheapest hepatitis C antibody test in its group
Checks for hepatitis C antibodies to indicate whether you have ever been infected with the virus. Suits anyone concerned about possible exposure or symptoms such as unexplained liver issues.
Cheapest Hepatitis C antibody test in our comparison group
This test checks for Hepatitis C antibodies, which indicate whether you have been infected with the virus. It suits anyone wanting a low-cost, at-home check after a possible exposure.
Priced exactly at the Hepatitis C group median
A clinic blood test for Hepatitis C antibodies, the proteins your body produces in response to the Hepatitis C virus. Suited to people concerned about a possible exposure after the stated incubation window.
Pricey, but the only Medichecks test measuring viral load
Measures the amount of hepatitis C virus in your blood, known as viral load, to gauge how active an infection is or track response to treatment. Suits people who have already tested positive for hepatitis C rather than those checking for first exposure.
