Better2Know Allergy & intolerance

Eczema Provoking Screen

A blood test screening for a panel of common allergens linked to eczema flare-ups, including house dust mite, pet dander and several foods. Suited to people with eczema who want to identify which allergens might be contributing to their flare-ups.

Sample
Blood
Collection
Venous draw at clinic
Results in
2 days
Biomarkers
1
Tests for
  • Eczema Allergy

Test specifications

Provider
Better2Know
Sample type
blood
Collection method
venous draw at clinic
Turnaround time
2 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
No
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Better2Know.

  • Eczema Allergy

About this test

Not all eczema is triggered by allergies, but for some people, exposure to specific allergens can worsen flare-ups. This test checks a single blood sample against a panel of allergens commonly linked to eczema, including cat dander, egg white, egg yolk, fish, hazelnut, house dust mite, milk, peanut, soya bean and wheat. Better2Know suggests pairing the result with a diary of your own flare-ups to help identify which triggers affect you specifically.

Against the wider set of allergy tests we track, this listing sits toward the lower end for clinical depth, since it is recorded as a single combined test despite covering ten separate allergens. It scores somewhat below average on price, coming in above the median for similarly sized allergy tests. It loses marks on results and follow-up, since a doctor does not routinely review your result as standard.

Better2Know is CQC registered, holds a 4.2 Trustpilot score from 775 reviews, and has been trading since 2008.

Who is it for?

This suits people with eczema who suspect specific allergens, such as house dust mite, pet dander or particular foods, might be contributing to their flare-ups and want a single blood test to check a range of common triggers at once. It works best alongside keeping a diary of when and where flare-ups happen, as Better2Know itself suggests, rather than as a standalone answer.

There are no comparable tests recorded for this listing, so we cannot say whether another provider's allergen panel covers the same range for less. For persistent or severe eczema, a GP or dermatologist can advise on next steps regardless of this test's result.

How it works

A clinician takes a venous blood sample at a Better2Know clinic and sends it to the laboratory for analysis against the full allergen panel. Results are typically available within about 2 days of the sample arriving and are uploaded to your secure online patient area. The provider does not state that a doctor reviews your result as standard.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Checks ten separate allergens, including foods and house dust mite, in one blood sample
  • Provider suggests pairing results with a flare-up diary for a fuller picture
  • Clear description of the allergens covered published upfront

Cons

  • Priced above the median for similarly sized allergy tests we track
  • Recorded as a single combined test rather than broken down by individual allergen
  • Results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Eczema allergen panel, priced above the norm
Editorial confidence: 9.0/10

This blood test screens for a panel of allergens commonly linked to eczema flare-ups, including house dust mite, cat dander, egg, milk, peanut and wheat, for £395. That is somewhat above the median price for the allergy tests we track, and results take around 2 days once the lab receives your sample.

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 5.2/10

    1 biomarkers, placing it in the 12th percentile of allergy tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 5.0/10

    Requires a venous draw at a clinic; results in around 2 days, well ahead of the allergy norm of 5.

  • Results and follow-up 3.0/10

    Results are not doctor-reviewed and no consultation is included; the provider does not describe the report format.

  • Trust signals 6.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.2 from 775 reviews; CQC registered; trading 18+ years.

  • Value for money 5.9/10

    £395.00 against a median of £350.00 for the 15 similarly sized allergy tests we track (+13%).

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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