Better2Know Inflammation & autoimmunity

Lupus Anticoagulant Test

A blood test that checks for lupus anticoagulant antibodies, which are linked to a higher risk of abnormal blood clotting. Relevant if you have had unexplained clots, recurrent miscarriage or an autoimmune condition.

Sample
Blood
Collection
Venous draw at clinic or nurse visit
Results in
2 days
Biomarkers
1
Tests for
  • Lupus anticoagulant

Test specifications

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

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Better2Know.

  • Lupus anticoagulant

About this test

Lupus anticoagulant is the name given to a group of antibodies that can interfere with normal blood clotting. Their presence is commonly used to help assess clotting risk, particularly in people who have had unexplained blood clots, recurrent miscarriage or pregnancy complications, or who have an autoimmune condition such as lupus. On its own, a positive result does not confirm a specific diagnosis; it is one piece of evidence a doctor would weigh alongside your clinical history and other tests.

As a single-marker test, it sits in the lower-middle band for clinical depth among the inflammation and autoimmune tests we track. It scores poorly on price: at £145, it costs 64% more than the £88.63 median for similarly sized tests in this category, so you are paying well above average for a single antibody screen.

The listing is thorough about what the test involves, including the sample-handling requirements, which supports a strong clarity score. It scores less well on results and follow-up, since there is no doctor review included as standard; Better2Know provides a report on whether antibodies were detected, but interpreting that alongside your symptoms and history needs a separate consultation or your own GP.

Who is it for?

This is relevant if you have had an unexplained blood clot, recurrent miscarriage or pregnancy complications, or you have an autoimmune condition and want to check specifically for clotting antibodies. Because it measures a single marker and is priced well above the median for similar tests, it is worth discussing with a GP first whether this specific test or a wider panel is the more appropriate next step, and to make sure any result is interpreted alongside your medical history.

How it works

A blood sample is taken from your arm at a Better2Know clinic or during a home nurse visit. Because the test needs careful handling, the sample is double spun, separated and, if transport is delayed, frozen within four to eight hours, and your clinical history is recorded to help with interpretation. Results are typically available within two working days and are provided as a report on whether lupus anticoagulant antibodies were detected. There is no doctor review as standard, so you would need a separate consultation, or your GP, to discuss what the result means for you.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Sample handling requirements (double spin, timed freezing) are stated clearly on the listing.
  • You can choose a clinic visit or a home nurse visit for the blood draw.
  • Results are typically available within two working days.

Cons

  • Costs 64% more than the £88.63 median for similarly sized inflammation tests.
  • Only covers one antibody marker rather than a wider clotting or autoimmune panel.
  • No doctor review as standard; interpreting a positive result needs a separate consultation.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Single clotting-antibody test priced above the average
Editorial confidence: 9.0/10

This clinic-based blood test checks for lupus anticoagulant antibodies, which are associated with a higher risk of abnormal clotting, for £145, some 64% above the £88.63 median we see for similarly sized inflammation and autoimmune tests. It measures one marker rather than a wider antibody panel, and results are not doctor-reviewed 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 6.4/10

    1 biomarkers, placing it in the 32nd percentile of inflammation tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 6.0/10

    Requires a venous draw at a clinic; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 2 days, well ahead of the inflammation norm of 4.

  • 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 3.3/10

    £145.00 against a median of £88.63 for the 26 similarly sized inflammation tests we track (+64%).

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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