Medichecks Inflammation & autoimmunity

Lupus Anticoagulant Blood Test

Checks five clotting markers, including the dRVVT ratio, used to help investigate antiphospholipid syndrome. Suited to people with unexplained blood clots or recurrent miscarriage under medical investigation.

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
In-store clinic
Results in
5 days
Biomarkers
5
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • APTT
  • dRVVT normal control
  • dRVVT ratio
  • INR
  • PT

Test specifications

Provider
Medichecks
Sample type
blood
Collection method
in-store clinic
Turnaround time
5 days
Biomarkers tested
5
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

5 biomarkers as listed by Medichecks.

Clotting status

  • APTT
  • dRVVT normal control
  • dRVVT ratio
  • INR
  • PT

About this test

This test looks at five markers connected to blood clotting: APTT, PT and INR, which are standard measures of how quickly your blood clots, plus the dRVVT ratio and its normal control, which are used specifically to look for lupus anticoagulant. Together these help investigate whether antibodies may be interfering with normal clotting, which is relevant if you have had unexplained blood clots or recurrent miscarriages and a doctor wants to explore antiphospholipid syndrome.

We do not currently have similarly focused clotting panels logged to say how this one compares on price against named alternatives. What we can say is that it places in the top range for biomarker count among the inflammation and autoimmunity tests we track, which is reflected in a strong clinical depth score.

The listing itself is clear: Medichecks publishes a full biomarker list, the sample type and a stated five-day turnaround, though it doesn't describe what the results report looks like. The test scores less well on convenience, since it requires a venous blood draw at a clinic in London rather than an at-home kit, and on value, since £199 sits well above the typical price for inflammation and autoimmunity tests of a similar size that we track. Every result comes with a doctor's comment, which supports the follow-up score.

Who is it for?

This test suits people who have had unexplained blood clots, recurrent miscarriages, or where a doctor has raised concerns about clotting function and wants blood tests as part of investigating antiphospholipid syndrome. Because it only covers five specific clotting markers, it isn't a general health check, and it won't replace a full clinical assessment.

You'll need to travel to Medichecks' partner clinic in London to give the sample, since it isn't suitable for posting, so it's a less convenient option if you can't attend in person. We don't have data on directly comparable clotting panels from other providers to say whether a cheaper or more convenient alternative exists.

How it works

This is a blood test that requires a venous draw, which must be taken in person at Medichecks' partner clinic (Inuvi Clinic in London), since the sample is not suitable for posting. Once it reaches the lab, the sample is analysed for APTT, PT, INR and the dRVVT ratio and control. Results are typically available within five days and are reviewed with a doctor's comment before you receive them.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Includes the dRVVT ratio and control, markers specifically used to look for lupus anticoagulant.
  • Covers five clotting markers in one test rather than a single measure.
  • Results are reviewed by a doctor before you receive them.
  • Turnaround is five days from sample collection.

Cons

  • Sample can only be given at a London clinic, not at home or by post.
  • At £199, it costs more than most inflammation and autoimmunity tests of similar size that we track.
  • The provider doesn't describe what the results report looks like.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Five-marker clotting panel, clinic visit only
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Five clotting markers, including the dRVVT ratio, make up this £199 test, ordered when there's a need to investigate suspected antiphospholipid syndrome. There are no comparable panels in our tracked data for this specific combination, and the sample has to be given at a London clinic rather than at home.

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 9.0/10

    The listing publishes a detailed 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 9.5/10

    5 biomarkers, placing it in the 84th percentile of inflammation tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 3.0/10

    Requires a visit to a clinic; 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 9.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.5 from 2,477 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); doctor review as standard; trading 25+ years.

  • Value for money 4.1/10

    £199.00 against a median of £135.25 for the 11 similarly sized inflammation tests we track (+47%).

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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