Blue Horizon Medicals Inflammation & autoimmunity

Inflamed Joints Profile

Checks three markers linked to joint inflammation and autoimmune activity: ANA, anti-CCP and rheumatoid factor. Suited to anyone wanting these three specific markers checked together.

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
Venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Results in
5 days
Biomarkers
3
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Anti-CCP
  • Rheumatoid factor
  • ANA

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
3
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

3 biomarkers as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.

Autoimmune

  • Anti-CCP
  • Rheumatoid factor
  • ANA

About this test

This test measures three markers linked to joint inflammation and autoimmune activity: antinuclear antibodies (ANA), anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (anti-CCP) and rheumatoid factor. These markers are commonly used to assess for autoimmune joint conditions.

Against the 34 similarly sized inflammation tests we track, this profile's three biomarkers place it in the 77th percentile for clinical depth. Its £135.25 price sits around 52% above the £89.25 median for that group, one of the larger price gaps in this comparison. Collection is by venous blood draw, at a clinic or via a home nurse visit, with results typically back within 5 days.

Clinical depth is the strongest driver of the overall score here. Value for money is the weakest, reflecting the well-above-median price, and the clarity score is also held back because the listing does not publish a full description of the test, only the biomarker list. Blue Horizon Medicals holds a 4.2 Trustpilot rating from 395 reviews, uses UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs, and has traded since 2009.

Who is it for?

This suits anyone who wants ANA, anti-CCP and rheumatoid factor checked together as a joint-focused panel, and who is comfortable paying a premium for that combination.

Given the price sits around 52% above the £89.25 median for similarly sized inflammation tests we track, it is worth comparing against other providers' joint or autoimmune panels before ordering. If you are experiencing joint symptoms, we would recommend seeing a GP rather than relying on this test alone.

How it works

This is a blood test collected by venous draw, either at a clinic or through a nurse home visit; there is no at-home finger-prick option. Results are typically available within 5 days, and a doctor reviews them before they reach you.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Covers three joint-relevant markers, ANA, anti-CCP and rheumatoid factor, in one test
  • Places in the 77th percentile for clinical depth among inflammation tests we track
  • Results reviewed by a doctor

Cons

  • Priced around 52% above the median for similarly sized inflammation tests we track
  • Listing does not publish a full description of the test, only the biomarker list
  • Requires a venous blood draw at a clinic or nurse visit, with no finger-prick option

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Three-marker joint panel at a steep premium
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Three markers linked to joint inflammation, ANA, anti-CCP and rheumatoid factor, are checked in this £135.25 panel, with a doctor reviewing your results within 5 days. It is priced around 52% above the £89.25 median for the 34 similarly sized inflammation tests we track, making it one of the pricier options in this category. Blue Horizon's own listing for this test is also light on descriptive detail.

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 7.0/10

    The listing publishes the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state a proper description, what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 9.1/10

    3 biomarkers, placing it in the 77th 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 3.9/10

    £135.25 against a median of £89.25 for the 34 similarly sized inflammation tests we track (+52%).

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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