Better2Know Liver & kidney

Liver Function Test

A blood test that checks core liver proteins, including bilirubin, total protein and the liver enzymes ALT and AST, to give an overview of liver health. Useful if you have possible liver symptoms or drink heavily.

Sample
Blood
Collection
Venous draw at clinic or nurse visit
Results in
1 day
Biomarkers
1
Tests for
  • Liver Function

Test specifications

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

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Better2Know.

  • Liver Function

About this test

The Better2Know Liver Function Test looks at proteins and enzymes that reflect how your liver is working, including bilirubin, total protein, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), gamma-GT and alkaline phosphatase. These markers are commonly used to flag possible liver strain or damage, for example from heavy alcohol use, medication or an underlying liver condition, though they cannot on their own tell you what is causing an abnormal result.

Because the panel is logged as a single test rather than a wide biomarker set, it sits in the lower band for clinical depth among the liver and kidney tests we track. On price it lands almost exactly on the £135 median for tests of this size in this category, so you are not paying a premium, but you are also not getting an especially broad panel for that money.

The listing itself is clear: Better2Know states the sample type, the turnaround and the collection options in full, which is why it scores well for clarity. It loses marks on results and follow-up because there is no doctor review built into the standard price; you get access to your results online and would need to arrange a separate consultation, or see your own GP, to discuss anything abnormal.

Who is it for?

This suits you if you want a general check on liver health, for example because you drink alcohol regularly, take medication that can affect the liver, or have mild symptoms such as fatigue, nausea or itchy skin and would like a starting point before seeing a GP. It is logged as a single-panel test rather than a wide biomarker set, so if you are looking for a detailed liver and kidney workup with a longer list of named markers, check the biomarker count before booking to make sure it covers what you need.

How it works

You give a venous blood sample, taken from your arm at a Better2Know clinic or during a home nurse visit. The sample is sent to the provider's laboratory, where it is analysed for the panel's liver proteins and enzymes. Results are ready within one working day of the sample reaching the lab and are posted to your secure online patient area; a Patient Services adviser lets you know when they are available. There is no standard doctor review, so if a result comes back abnormal you would need to book a private consultation with one of Better2Know's doctors, or take it to your own GP.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Results are ready within one working day of your sample reaching the lab.
  • You can choose a clinic visit or a home nurse visit for the blood draw.
  • The listing states the sample type, turnaround and collection options in full.
  • Priced right at the £135 median for similarly sized liver and kidney tests we track.

Cons

  • Only logged as a single biomarker panel, placing it in the lower band for clinical depth in its category.
  • No doctor review as standard; abnormal results need a separate paid consultation or your own GP.
  • Requires a venous draw rather than an at-home finger-prick sample.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Basic liver panel priced at the category average
Editorial confidence: 9.0/10

This clinic-based liver test covers bilirubin, protein levels and key liver enzymes for £135, in line with the £135 median we see across similarly sized liver and kidney tests. It is a single-panel check rather than a wide biomarker set, and results are not doctor-reviewed as standard, so any abnormal reading is one you would need to take to a GP or a paid consultation.

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 6.1/10

    1 biomarkers, placing it in the 26th percentile of liver kidney tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 6.0/10

    Requires a venous draw at a clinic; a home nurse visit is offered; 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 6.5/10

    £135.00 against a median of £135.00 for the 17 similarly sized liver kidney tests we track (-0%).

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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