Mediterranean Allergies Screen

An IgE blood test screening for a set of allergens common in the Mediterranean region, including olive, grass pollens, house dust mite, cow's milk, egg white and peanut. Suited to people living in, moving to or travelling around the Mediterranean.

Sample
Blood
Collection
Venous draw at clinic or nurse visit
Results in
2 days
Biomarkers
1
Tests for
  • Middle East Allergies

Test specifications

Provider
Better2Know
Sample type
blood
Collection method
venous draw at clinic or nurse visit
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.

  • Middle East Allergies

About this test

This screen checks for raised IgE antibodies to a set of allergens commonly encountered in the Mediterranean region, including olive, grasses such as rye and timothy, house dust mite, cat dander, cow's milk and egg white. It is aimed at people who live in, are moving to, or travel regularly to Mediterranean countries and want to understand how their allergy profile might differ from what they are used to in the UK.

Against the 19 allergy (IgE) tests in our comparison group, this test is recorded with a single combined biomarker, below the group median of 2, and at £395 it is priced 32% above the £299 group median. Peers such as Check My Body Health's Indoor & Outdoor Allergy Test (£119, 40 biomarkers) and Premium Allergy Test (£169.99, 174 biomarkers) test substantially more allergens for considerably less.

The listing scores well for clarity, laying out the biomarker list, sample type, collection routes and turnaround clearly. It scores less well on price and depth relative to its peer group, and on results and follow-up, since results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard.

Who is it for?

This is a reasonable option if you specifically want a Mediterranean-focused allergen panel and are not concerned with cost. It could suit someone with a known reaction pattern in that region who wants a quick venous test with results in 2 days.

For most people wanting a broader look at their allergies, cheaper and deeper panels are available, such as Check My Body Health's Premium Allergy Test (£169.99, 174 biomarkers) or its Food & Environmental Allergy Test (£159.99, 117 biomarkers), both well under half the price of this screen.

How it works

A blood sample is taken by venous draw at a Better2Know clinic, or a nurse can visit you at home. The sample is sent to the laboratory and analysed for IgE antibodies to the allergens in the panel. Results are typically available within 2 working days. The provider does not state that results are reviewed by a doctor as standard.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Covers allergens specifically relevant to the Mediterranean region, including olive and regional grass pollens.
  • Results are typically available within 2 working days.
  • A nurse can visit you at home instead of attending a clinic for the draw.

Cons

  • At £395, this is the most expensive of the 8 comparable allergy tests we track.
  • Tests far fewer allergens than peers such as Check My Body Health's Premium Allergy Test (174 biomarkers, £169.99).
  • No standard doctor review of your allergy results.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Priciest and narrowest of the allergy panels we compare
Editorial confidence: 9.5/10

This screen tests for a handful of allergens typical of the Mediterranean, at £395. That makes it the most expensive of the 8 comparable allergy tests in our data, which range from £119 to £281 and cover far more allergens, and results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard.

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 6.6/10

    1 biomarkers against a median of 2 across the 19 tests in its comparison group.

  • Collection convenience 6.0/10

    Requires a venous draw at a clinic; a home nurse visit is offered; 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 4.3/10

    £395.00 against a comparison-group median of £299.00 (+32%).

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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