This test measures uric acid in your blood, used to assess your risk of gout and kidney stones. It suits people with a history of joint pain, gout or kidney stones who want to check levels without visiting a clinic.
1 biomarker as listed by Better2Know.
Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines, substances found in foods such as red meat, organ meats and some seafood, as well as alcohol. When levels build up, crystals can form in the joints, a common cause of gout, or in the kidneys, where they can lead to kidney stones. This test measures the uric acid level in a blood sample and nothing else, so it is a narrow check rather than a broad panel.
Within the group of single-marker uric acid tests we track, this is the cheapest option: £39.95 against a group median of £58.50, undercutting both Thriva and Medichecks. Better2Know also sells a clinic-based version of the same test for £145, so choosing the nurse kit here saves a substantial amount for an identical result. Collection still requires a venous blood draw, but it is carried out by a nurse who comes to you rather than requiring a clinic visit, and results are back within two days.
The test scores well overall largely on value for money and on how clearly Better2Know presents the listing, which sets out the biomarker, sample type, turnaround and collection options in full. It loses marks on results and follow-up because results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard, and on collection convenience because a nurse-assisted venous draw is still more involved than a simple finger-prick kit. Trust signals reflect Better2Know's Trustpilot score and CQC registration, based on a long trading history.
This suits you if you have been diagnosed with gout before, or have had kidney stones, and want to keep an eye on your uric acid level without booking a clinic appointment. It is also a reasonable option if you have joint pain or swelling and want a quick single-marker check before deciding whether to see a GP.
If you would rather not have a nurse visit and are comfortable with a venous draw elsewhere, Thriva's uric acid test at £54 or Medichecks' at £63 cover the same single marker, though both cost more than this Better2Know option. There is no reason to choose Better2Know's own clinic-based uric acid test instead, since it measures the same thing for £145.
You provide a blood sample, taken by a nurse who visits you rather than at a clinic; a home test kit is supplied with everything the nurse needs. The sample is posted to Better2Know's laboratory for analysis, and results are typically ready within two days of arriving there. The fact sheet does not state that results are reviewed by a doctor as standard; you can view them through Better2Know's online patient area, and a follow-up consultation can be arranged with a private doctor if needed.
This nurse home-visit test checks uric acid alone, the marker linked to gout and kidney stones. At £39.95 it undercuts Thriva's £54 and Medichecks' £63 versions of the same single test, and is far cheaper than Better2Know's own clinic-based uric acid test at £145. The main drawback is that results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard.
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 blood sample taken at home by a visiting nurse or phlebotomist; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; 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.
Trustpilot 4.2 from 775 reviews; CQC registered; trading 18+ years.
£39.95 against a comparison-group median of £58.50 (-32%).
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 Uric acid test comparison group. See how it stacks up against equivalent tests from other providers.
Below-median price for a single-marker uric acid test
A single-marker blood test measuring uric acid, used to help monitor gout risk and related joint, kidney and metabolic health.
Mid-priced single uric acid check, not the cheapest option
This test measures uric acid on its own, a marker linked to gout risk and kidney stone formation. It suits people who want a quick single-marker check without needing a wider panel.
Priciest uric acid test in this comparison
This test measures uric acid in your blood to help assess the risk of gout and kidney stones, taken as a clinic blood draw. It suits people who prefer a clinic appointment over a home nurse visit or postal kit.
Below-median price for a single-marker uric acid test
A single-marker blood test measuring uric acid, used to help monitor gout risk and related joint, kidney and metabolic health.
Mid-priced single uric acid check, not the cheapest option
This test measures uric acid on its own, a marker linked to gout risk and kidney stone formation. It suits people who want a quick single-marker check without needing a wider panel.
Priciest uric acid test in this comparison
This test measures uric acid in your blood to help assess the risk of gout and kidney stones, taken as a clinic blood draw. It suits people who prefer a clinic appointment over a home nurse visit or postal kit.
