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.
1 biomarker as listed by Better2Know.
Uric acid is a waste product created when the body breaks down purines, compounds found in foods such as red meat, offal, certain seafood and beer. High levels can lead to crystals forming in the joints, a cause of gout, or in the kidneys, where they can form kidney stones. This test measures only the uric acid level in a blood sample; it does not include any other markers.
Within the same group of single-marker uric acid tests, this is the most expensive by some margin: £145 against a group median of £58.50, and well above Better2Know's own nurse-kit version of the identical test at £39.95, as well as Thriva's £54 and Medichecks' £63 equivalents. The one advantage here is speed, with results back within a single day rather than two.
The overall score is held down mainly by value for money, since paying £145 for a single marker that Better2Know itself offers for £39.95 elsewhere is difficult to justify on cost alone. It also loses marks on results and follow-up, because results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard, and on collection convenience, since it requires a clinic visit with no home option listed for this version. Trust signals and the clarity of the listing itself score well, reflecting Better2Know's Trustpilot rating, CQC registration and a detailed product description.
This is only worth choosing over Better2Know's own nurse-kit version if you specifically need results within a single day and are able to attend a clinic in person; the marker tested is identical either way.
For most people who have been diagnosed with gout or kidney stones and want to check uric acid levels, Better2Know's nurse-kit test at £39.95, or Thriva's £54 and Medichecks' £63 equivalents, are more cost-effective ways to get the same single result.
You attend a Better2Know clinic for a standard venous blood draw, taken by a trained healthcare professional. The sample is sent to the laboratory for analysis, with results typically available within one day of arrival. The fact sheet does not state that results are reviewed by a doctor as standard; you can access them through Better2Know's online patient area once ready.
This clinic-based test checks uric acid alone, the same single marker as Better2Know's own home nurse-kit version. At £145 it costs far more than that £39.95 nurse-kit option, and also more than Thriva's £54 and Medichecks' £63 equivalents. Results are available within a day, but 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.
Requires a venous draw at a clinic; results in around 1 days, well ahead of the liver kidney norm of 2.
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.
£145.00 against a comparison-group median of £58.50 (+148%).
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.
Cheapest uric acid test with a home nurse draw
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.
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.
Cheapest uric acid test with a home nurse draw
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.
