A clinic-based genetic blood test screening the same 10 gene variants as Randox's at-home version, to calculate a personalised Type 1 diabetes risk score.
10 biomarkers as listed by Randox Health.
This test analyses the same 10 genetic variants as Randox's at-home version, developed with the University of Exeter, to produce a personalised risk score for Type 1 diabetes. As with the home kit, the provider is clear that a raised score reflects increased likelihood rather than a diagnosis, and that further monitoring, such as autoantibody testing, may follow for those flagged at higher risk.
There is no comparison group set up for this test, but the closest reference point in our data is Randox's own at-home Quickdraw version of the identical panel, which costs £88 and returns results in 2 to 3 days rather than around 7.
The scores reflect the same strong depth as the home version, with a slower, pricier collection route. Clinical depth is very high, placing it in the 94th percentile of diabetes tests we track. Collection convenience scores low given the clinic visit and roughly week-long wait. Value for money is only middling, since there is no comparable rival test to benchmark the £108 price against. Results and follow-up also scores low, since results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard.
This suits people who prefer or need a clinic-based blood draw over self-collection at home, and who can accept a longer wait for results. If a faster, cheaper option testing the identical 10 variants works for you, Randox's own at-home Quickdraw kit is £20 less and returns results in 2 to 3 days rather than around 7. As with the home version, this is not intended for people already experiencing diabetes symptoms, who the provider advises should contact a healthcare professional urgently.
You attend a Randox Health clinic for a venous blood draw. The lab screens 10 genetic variants to calculate your personalised risk score, with results available within around 7 days, though they are not reviewed by a doctor as standard.
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.
10 biomarkers, placing it in the 94th percentile of diabetes tests we track.
Requires a venous draw at a clinic; results in around 7 days.
Results are not doctor-reviewed as standard.
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£108.00; no comparable tests to benchmark against yet.
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