Pernicious Anaemia Antibodies

Complete Antibody Screening Test for Pernicious Anaemia

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
Venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Results in
5 days
Biomarkers
2
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Gastric parietal cell antibodies
  • Intrinsic factor antibodies

Test specifications

Sample type
blood
Collection method
venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Turnaround time
5 days
Biomarkers tested
2
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

2 biomarkers as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.

Autoimmunity

  • Gastric parietal cell antibodies
  • Intrinsic factor antibodies

About this test

The two most commonly requested autoantibodies tests during the investigation of Pernicious Anaemia (PA) (the result of long term lack of Vitamin B12). The presence of one or both of this class of antibody increases the chance that you have, or will develop during your lifetime, PA.

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 8.3/10

    2 biomarkers, placing it in the 64th percentile of vitamins 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 3.5/10

    £135.25 against a median of £85.00 for the 83 similarly sized vitamins tests we track (+59%).

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Iron, Vitamin D & B12 Deficiency Blood Test

A 3-marker blood test combining ferritin, vitamin B12 and vitamin D, aimed at people at higher risk of these common deficiencies, such as those on plant-based diets or with limited sun exposure.

  • At-home test
8.8 / 10 Three common deficiencies bundled below the market median