Better2Know Inflammation & autoimmunity

Lupus Disease Test

A blood test for lupus anticoagulant and anticardiolipin antibodies, both 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

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

About this test

This test looks for two related antibodies, lupus anticoagulant and anticardiolipin, both of which can interfere with normal blood clotting. They are commonly used to help assess the risk of abnormal clotting in people who have had unexplained blood clots, recurrent miscarriage or pregnancy complications, or who have a known autoimmune condition. As with any antibody screen, a result needs to be read alongside your clinical history and other tests rather than treated as a stand-alone answer.

The catalogue records this as a single biomarker line, even though the underlying test covers two antibody types, which is why it sits in the lower-middle band for clinical depth among the inflammation and autoimmune tests we track. It scores very poorly on price: at £226 it is more than double the £88.63 median for similarly sized tests in this category.

The listing explains the sample-handling process and what to expect at your appointment in detail, supporting a strong clarity score. It scores less well on results and follow-up, since there is no doctor review as standard; you receive a report on whether the antibodies were detected, and would need a separate consultation, or your GP, to talk through what a positive result means.

Who is it for?

This is relevant if you have had an unexplained blood clot, recurrent pregnancy loss, or a known autoimmune condition and want both lupus anticoagulant and anticardiolipin checked in one visit. Given the price sits well above the typical cost of similarly sized tests in this category, it is worth asking your GP whether this combination is the right starting point, or whether a narrower single-antibody test would answer your question at a lower cost.

How it works

A blood sample is taken from your arm at a Better2Know clinic or during a home nurse visit, with your clinical history recorded to support interpretation. Results are typically available within two working days and are reported as whether the antibodies were detected, along with any recommended follow-up. There is no doctor review as standard, so you would need a separate paid consultation, or your own GP, to go through an abnormal result.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Covers two antibody types, lupus anticoagulant and anticardiolipin, in one blood draw.
  • You can choose a clinic visit or a home nurse visit.
  • Results are typically available within two working days.

Cons

  • Costs more than double the £88.63 median for similarly sized inflammation tests.
  • No doctor review as standard; a positive result needs a separate consultation to interpret.
  • Logged as a single biomarker line despite testing two antibodies.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Two-antibody clotting screen at a premium price
Editorial confidence: 9.0/10

This clinic-based test checks for both lupus anticoagulant and anticardiolipin antibodies for £226, some 155% above the £88.63 median for similarly sized inflammation and autoimmune tests we track. It is logged as a single biomarker line despite covering two antibody types, 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 2.0/10

    £226.00 against a median of £88.63 for the 26 similarly sized inflammation tests we track (+155%).

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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