Blue Horizon Medicals Inflammation & autoimmunity

DNA (Single Stranded) Antibodies

anti-ss DNA for confirmation of SLE

Doctor reviewed

Sample: Blood
Collection: Venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Results in: 10 days
Biomarkers: 1
Doctor reviewed: Yes

Tests for

DNA (Single Stranded) Antibodies (anti-ss DNA)

Test specifications

Provider: Blue Horizon Medicals
Sample type: blood
Collection method: venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Turnaround time: 10 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.

DNA (Single Stranded) Antibodies (anti-ss DNA)

About this test

Single Stranded DNA antibodies (anti-ssDNA) are found in around 50% of those with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and while not so sensitive it is more specific than ANA, and is associated with more severe forms of this condition. It is not so useful in the investigation of other autoimmune disorders owing to the fact that it is found in a number of conditions.

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 4.0/10

Requires a venous draw at a clinic; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 10 days.
Results and follow-up 7.0/10

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 6.9/10

£82.25 against a median of £89.00 for the 26 similarly sized inflammation tests we track (-8%).

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