Blue Horizon Medicals Inflammation & autoimmunity

ANA (Anti-Nuclear Antibodies)

A single antibody test used as a starting point when investigating possible connective tissue disorders such as lupus, scleroderma or Sjogren's syndrome. Best suited to those with relevant symptoms being guided by a doctor.

Doctor reviewed

Sample: Blood
Collection: Venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Results in: 5 days
Biomarkers: 1
Doctor reviewed: Yes

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ANA (Anti-Nuclear Antibodies)

Compare Health Test Score Single-marker starting point for autoimmune investigation

£89.25

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Test specifications

Provider: Blue Horizon Medicals
Sample type: blood
Collection method: venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Turnaround time: 5 days
Biomarkers tested: 1
At-home test: No
Doctor reviewed: Yes
Gender focus: Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.

ANA (Anti-Nuclear Antibodies)

About this test

ANA, or anti-nuclear antibodies, is a single marker commonly used as a baseline check when investigating possible connective tissue disorders such as systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma or Sjogren's syndrome. A raised result is associated with a higher likelihood of one of these conditions being present, but on its own it doesn't confirm anything: a positive ANA result is often followed by more specific tests, such as antibodies to ENA or anti-double-stranded DNA, and is interpreted alongside your symptoms.

Against the 26 similarly sized inflammation and autoimmunity tests we track, this one is priced almost exactly at the median, about 1% above the typical £88.63 price point.

It scores well for clarity and documentation, since the listing sets out the full biomarker detail, sample type, turnaround and collection options. It scores lower for clinical depth, reflecting that it covers a single marker rather than a wider panel, and for collection convenience, since it needs a venous blood draw at a clinic, though a home nurse visit is offered. It scores reasonably for results and follow-up because a doctor reviews the result. Blue Horizon Medicals works with UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs and has been trading since 2009.

Who is it for?

This suits you if you or your doctor want a starting-point check for possible connective tissue disease because of relevant symptoms, such as joint pain, unexplained rashes or fatigue that hasn't been explained otherwise. It's a single-marker test, so it isn't designed to cover a broad range of autoimmune conditions at once, and a positive result would typically need follow-up testing to interpret properly. We don't have a directly comparable single-marker ANA test from another provider in our catalogue, so we can't say whether a cheaper option exists elsewhere. If you have ongoing symptoms, discuss them with your GP alongside using this test.

How it works

A trained professional takes a venous blood sample at a clinic, or a nurse can visit your home for the draw. The fact sheet doesn't detail the lab process beyond testing for the ANA marker. Results are typically back within 5 days, and a doctor reviews them before they reach you.

Pros & cons

Pros

Useful starting point when investigating symptoms linked to connective tissue disorders.
Priced almost exactly at the typical rate for similarly sized inflammation tests.
A doctor reviews the result before it reaches you.
Home nurse visit offered as an alternative to a clinic appointment.

Cons

Covers a single marker, so it won't rule other conditions in or out on its own.
Needs a venous blood draw; no at-home finger-prick option for this test.
Turnaround is around 5 days, so it's not a same-day or next-day result.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Single-marker starting point for autoimmune investigation

Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

A single ANA test offers a starting point when investigating possible connective tissue conditions such as lupus or Sjogren's syndrome. At £89.25 it's priced almost exactly at the median for similarly sized inflammation and autoimmunity tests we track. A positive result doesn't confirm a diagnosis on its own and would usually lead to further, more specific antibody testing.

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 8.0/10

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 5 days, slower than similar tests.
Results and follow-up 7.0/10

Results are reviewed by a doctor; the provider does not describe the report format.
Trust signals 7.5/10

Trustpilot 4.2 from 395 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); trading 17+ years.
Value for money 6.5/10

£89.25 against a median of £88.63 for the 26 similarly sized inflammation tests we track (+1%).

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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