Lupus Anticoagulant Test

A private Lupus Anticoagulant Test at 117a Harley Street, London costs £98.75, with results usually in 2 days. Sample collection £50. This test is limited to lupus anticoagulant.

Lupus anticoagulant is one antiphospholipid antibody used when assessing antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). One result alone does not diagnose APS.

Written by Mr Stephen Lingam. Reviewed by Dr Mohammad Bakhtiar (GMC 4694470) on 20/08/2026.

Is this a general lupus test?

No. This is the Lupus Anticoagulant test only, not a general lupus panel.

What is lupus anticoagulant?

Lupus anticoagulant is one antiphospholipid antibody used when assessing antiphospholipid syndrome (APS).

Can one result diagnose APS?

No. One lupus anticoagulant result alone does not diagnose APS and must be interpreted in its clinical context.

Can anticoagulant medication interfere with the test?

Anticoagulants can interfere with lupus anticoagulant testing. Do not stop medication without advice from the specialist responsible for your care.