Blue Horizon Medicals Inflammation & autoimmunity

ANA (Anti-Nuclear Antibodies)

Baseline test for rheumatological investigation

Doctor reviewed

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

Tests for

ANA (Anti-Nuclear Antibodies)

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

The baseline for many rheumatological investigations, a high titre (in effect a high concentration) of this antibody is associated with a higher risk of having or at some point developing connective tissue disorders such as SLE (systemic lupus erythematosus), scleroderma or Sjogren's syndrome. A positive result may lead to a recommendation for further testing - including antibodies to ENA (extractable nuclear antigens) and anti-ds DNA antibodies. Symptoms are all important of course, having a positive result does not necessarily mean it is inevitable that you will succumb to one of these relatively rare conditions.

Description provided by Blue Horizon Medicals.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score

Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

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 5.0/10

Requires a venous draw at a clinic; a home nurse visit is offered; results within 5 days.
Results and follow-up 7.5/10

Results are reviewed by a doctor.
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%).

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