Blue Horizon Medicals Inflammation & autoimmunity

DNA (Double Stranded) Antibodies

anti-ds DNA, useful following a positive ANA result

Doctor reviewed

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

Tests for

anti-ds DNA

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.

anti-ds DNA

About this test

This test detects double-stranded DNA (anti-ds DNA) autoantibodies in blood. Increased quantities of this autoantibody is associated with a greater risk of having Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) and Autoimmune Hepatitis, in particular. 50-70% of individuals with SLE will have elevated level of anti-ds DNA antibodies.

Description provided by Blue Horizon Medicals.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score

Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Score breakdown

Clarity and documentation 8.0/10

The listing publishes a short 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

£88.25 against a median of £89.00 for the 26 similarly sized inflammation tests we track (-1%).

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