Better2Know Liver & kidney

Liver Function Tests Home Test Kit

An at-home finger-prick blood test covering six liver markers, including bilirubin, albumin, globulin, gamma-GT and alkaline phosphatase. Suited to anyone who wants a liver health check without visiting a clinic.

  • At-home test
  • Subscription available
Sample
Blood
Collection
At-home finger-prick, post to lab
Results in
1 day
Biomarkers
6
Tests for
  • Alkaline phosphatase
  • Bilirubin
  • Gamma GT
  • Albumin
  • Globulin
  • Total protein

Test specifications

Provider
Better2Know
Sample type
blood
Collection method
at-home finger-prick, post to lab
Turnaround time
1 day
Biomarkers tested
6
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
No
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

6 biomarkers as listed by Better2Know.

Liver Biochemistry Profile

  • Alkaline phosphatase

Liver health

  • Bilirubin
  • Gamma GT

Proteins

  • Albumin
  • Globulin
  • Total protein

About this test

This kit measures six liver markers: alkaline phosphatase, bilirubin, gamma-GT, albumin, globulin and total protein. These proteins and enzymes are commonly used to flag possible strain or damage to the liver, whether from alcohol, medication or an underlying condition, and to look at how well the liver is producing and processing key proteins.

With six named markers, it places in the upper half of the liver and kidney tests we track for clinical depth. On price, £55 sits a little above the £49 median for tests of a similar size, so you are paying a modest premium for a panel that goes wider than a single-marker liver check.

The listing is detailed, setting out the sample type, collection method and turnaround clearly, which is reflected in a strong clarity score. It scores less well on results and follow-up, because there is no doctor review as standard: you view results online yourself and would need to arrange a paid consultation, or go to your GP, to talk through anything unexpected.

Who is it for?

This suits you if you would rather test your liver health at home than book a clinic appointment, and you want a broader look than a single marker, covering proteins as well as liver enzymes. It is a reasonable option if you drink alcohol regularly, take medication that can affect the liver, or simply want a baseline reading. If cost is the main factor, weigh the £55 price against the £49 typical price for similarly sized liver and kidney tests before you book, since some providers price this size of panel below the market average.

How it works

You collect a finger-prick blood sample yourself at home using the kit Better2Know posts out, then return it to the laboratory in the pre-paid envelope provided. Kits ordered before 4pm on a weekday are dispatched the same day by first-class post. Once your sample reaches the lab, results are typically ready within one working day and are published to your secure online patient area, with a Patient Services adviser confirming when they are available. There is no doctor review as standard, so any abnormal reading would need a separate consultation or a discussion with your own GP.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Covers six separate liver markers, including proteins as well as liver enzymes.
  • Finger-prick sample you collect yourself at home, with a pre-paid return envelope.
  • Same-day dispatch if you order before 4pm on a weekday.
  • Results are typically ready within one working day of reaching the lab.

Cons

  • Priced a little above the £49 median for similarly sized liver and kidney tests.
  • No doctor review as standard; you would need a separate consultation for abnormal results.
  • A finger-prick sample can be harder to collect reliably than a nurse-drawn sample.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Six-marker liver panel you can do from home
Editorial confidence: 9.0/10

This home finger-prick kit checks six liver markers, including bilirubin, albumin and gamma-GT, for £55, a little above the £49 median we see for similarly sized liver and kidney tests. Results are ready within a working day of the lab receiving your sample, though there is no doctor review built in 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 8.8/10

    6 biomarkers, placing it in the 72nd percentile of liver kidney tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 8.0/10

    A finger-prick sample you take at home; results in around 1 days, well ahead of the liver kidney norm of 2.

  • 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 5.9/10

    £55.00 against a median of £49.00 for the 11 similarly sized liver kidney tests we track (+12%).

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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