Rheumatology Extended Blood Test
From £218 · Results within 24–48 hours · Open 7 days
About this test
An expanded rheumatological panel adding antinuclear antibody (ANA) screening to the standard rheumatology markers. ANA is the primary serological screening test for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and other connective tissue diseases including Sjögren's syndrome, systemic sclerosis, and mixed connective tissue disease. A positive ANA requires further characterisation through extractable nuclear antigen (ENA) antibody testing and specialist review.
Note: Extends the standard rheumatology panel with antinuclear antibodies (ANA).
What this test can detect
- Systemic lupus erythematosus — ANA positivity combined with clinical features
- Sjögren's syndrome — ANA positivity, often with anti-Ro and anti-La antibodies on ENA
- Systemic sclerosis — ANA with disease-specific antibodies
- Drug-induced lupus — ANA positivity in the context of causative medications
- All conditions identified by the standard rheumatology panel
Who should have this test?
- Individuals with multi-system symptoms suggesting connective tissue disease — joint pain, rash, serositis, Raynaud's, or sicca symptoms
- Those with a positive ANA on general screening requiring interpretation
- Individuals with a family history of SLE or autoimmune connective tissue disease
Live availability — book directly below
Open 7 days · 8am–8pm · Unit 3, The Courtyard, Sutton Coldfield B75 7BU · Free parking · CQC-regulated · Results in 24–48 hours
Getting this blood test at The Vesey
The Vesey Private Hospital in Sutton Coldfield provides private blood testing without the delays and referral requirements of NHS pathways. Appointments are available same-week, results are typically returned within 24 to 48 hours, and our clinical team reviews every result before issuing a report — ensuring any abnormalities are flagged with appropriate guidance on next steps.
No GP referral is required. Book directly online or by calling 0121 387 3727.
Why choose The Vesey for private blood tests?
- Same-week appointments — results typically within 24 to 48 hours, not weeks
- Clinician-reviewed results — abnormalities are flagged with guidance, not just a raw number
- Open 7 days including Sundays — 8am to 8pm with no weekend surcharge
- No referral needed — book directly online or by calling 0121 387 3727
- CQC-regulated — rated 4.87 out of 5 from 700+ independently verified Doctify reviews
- Free on-site parking — immediately outside the clinic, serving Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Walsall, Tamworth, and the wider West Midlands
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The Vesey · Sutton Coldfield · Open 7 days 8am–8pm · From £218