Autoimmune
Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA) LIS Code: ANA
Private antinuclear antibody (ANA) blood test £44, a first check for autoimmune conditions such as lupus. No fasting or GP referral. Slough, Victoria, Neasden.
£44
Blood sample
Results in 5 days
Before your test
Any time of dayBook whichever slot suits you
No fasting neededEat and drink as normal before your visit
About 5 minutesA quick sample taken from your arm
Results onlineIn your secure online account, with the lab's reference ranges
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· LIS: ANA
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Phlebotomy Fee: £25
A one-off £25 phlebotomy fee applies per visit — this covers your blood draw regardless of how many tests you book in the same appointment.
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About this test
Antinuclear antibodies (ANA) are antibodies that mistakenly target the nucleus of your own cells. An ANA test is the usual first check when a doctor suspects an autoimmune connective tissue condition, such as lupus (SLE), Sjögren's syndrome or scleroderma.
Which ANA test should I choose?
- This ANA test is a screening test: it shows whether these antibodies are present.
- The ANA IFA test uses immunofluorescence and also reports a titre (strength) and pattern, which helps a doctor decide what to test next. Choose it if your doctor has asked for a titre or pattern.
When it's used
- Joint pain or swelling, morning stiffness or unexplained rashes, especially after sun exposure.
- Fingers changing colour in the cold (Raynaud's), dry eyes and mouth, or mouth ulcers.
- Ongoing tiredness or fevers with other symptoms that suggest an autoimmune cause.
What your result means
- Negative: lupus is very unlikely.
- Positive: worth discussing with a doctor, but on its own it isn't a diagnosis. A weakly positive ANA is common in healthy people, especially women and older adults. Doctors often follow up with ENA antibodies and dsDNA antibodies.
Inflammation markers such as ESR and CRP are often checked at the same time, and our Rheumatoid Profile helps when joint symptoms are the main concern.
How it works at VitaLync
- £44 for the test, plus a £25 blood draw at our Slough, Victoria or Neasden clinic, or a nurse visit at home or work.
- No fasting is needed, and you can book any time of day.
- The laboratory usually reports ANA within about 5 days, and your result appears in your secure online account.
- If your result is positive, book a GP consultation to discuss it.
