Blue Horizon Medicals Inflammation & autoimmunity

DNA (Double Stranded) Antibodies

This test checks for double-stranded DNA (anti-ds DNA) antibodies, which are associated with systemic lupus erythematosus and autoimmune hepatitis. It suits people being investigated for autoimmune symptoms who want this specific antibody checked.

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

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£88.25

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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.

anti-ds DNA

About this test

Anti-ds DNA antibodies are commonly used to assess the likelihood of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and autoimmune hepatitis, conditions where the immune system targets the body's own tissue. Around 50 to 70 per cent of people with SLE have raised levels of this antibody, according to the provider, though a raised result on its own does not confirm a diagnosis.

The test measures this one marker rather than a wider autoimmune panel, and at £88.25 it is priced close to the typical cost for the 26 similarly sized inflammation and autoimmune tests we track. It requires a venous blood draw at a clinic or during a nurse home visit, with results back within five days.

It scores in the middle of the range for clinical depth and value for money, reflecting a single-marker test priced close to the market average. Collection convenience is held back by the lack of an at-home option. Results are reviewed by a doctor, which supports a solid results and follow-up score.

Who is it for?

This suits you if a GP or specialist has suggested checking for anti-ds DNA antibodies as part of investigating possible lupus or autoimmune hepatitis, and you want this single marker tested with a five-day turnaround. Speak to your GP about your symptoms rather than relying on this result alone.

There is no comparable anti-ds DNA test from another provider in our data to weigh this one against.

How it works

You give a venous blood sample at a clinic or during a nurse home visit; there is no at-home finger-prick option for this test. Once the sample reaches the lab, anti-ds DNA antibodies are measured and the results are reviewed by a doctor before being returned to you, typically within five days.

Pros & cons

Pros

Results are back within five days of the sample reaching the lab.
A nurse home visit is offered as an alternative to a clinic appointment.
Results are checked by a doctor before you receive them.
Priced close to the typical cost for inflammation tests of this size.

Cons

Requires a venous draw at a clinic or nurse visit; no at-home option.
Measures one antibody only, not a wider autoimmune panel.
We have no comparable anti-ds DNA test to weigh the price against.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Single anti-ds DNA marker priced in line with the market

Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

This £88.25 test checks for anti-ds DNA antibodies, priced close to the typical cost for inflammation and autoimmune tests of this size. It requires a venous blood draw at a clinic or nurse home visit, with results back in five days and reviewed by a doctor. It measures this one antibody only, not a wider autoimmune panel.

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 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

£88.25 against a median of £89.00 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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