Medichecks Allergy & intolerance

IgE (Immunoglobulin E) Blood Test

A single blood test measuring total IgE antibodies, a marker that can rise in response to allergic reactions, for anyone investigating possible allergy symptoms alongside a diary of exposures.

  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
At-home finger-prick or in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Results in
3 days
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Immunoglobulin E

Test specifications

Provider
Medichecks
Sample type
blood
Collection method
at-home finger-prick or in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Turnaround time
3 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Medichecks.

Immunity

  • Immunoglobulin E

About this test

This test measures total IgE, an antibody that can rise in response to allergic reactions. It is one marker rather than a panel testing for specific allergens, so a raised result points towards a general allergic tendency rather than a specific trigger. The provider notes that allergy blood tests can produce false positives, and recommends keeping a diary of possible allergen exposures in the hours before symptoms appear, to share with the reviewing doctor.

Against the 15 similarly sized allergy tests we track, the clinical depth here is narrow, sitting in the 12th percentile, since most tests in this space cover more than a single overall marker. Price is where this test stands out: at £60 it comes in 85% below the £395 median for that group. Collection is flexible, with home finger-prick, clinic, home nurse and venous draw options, and results are back within 3 days.

The strong overall score is driven by value for money and collection convenience rather than depth. Trust signals and results handling also score well, reflecting the doctor review included with every result and Medichecks' Trustpilot rating. If you need a broader look at specific allergens rather than a general IgE marker, this test's narrow scope is the main limitation to weigh against its price.

Who is it for?

This suits anyone with suspected allergy symptoms who wants an initial, low-cost blood marker to discuss with a doctor, ideally alongside a diary of exposures and symptoms as the provider recommends.

If you want a panel that tests several individual allergens rather than one overall marker, note that this test does not do that: it sits in the 12th percentile for clinical depth among the allergy tests we track, meaning most other allergy tests in our data cover more ground.

How it works

You can collect your sample at home with a finger-prick kit, at an in-store clinic, via a home nurse visit, or with a venous draw at a clinic. The lab measures total IgE from the sample, and a doctor reviews the result, taking into account any exposure diary you share. Turnaround is 3 days.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • £60 price sits 85% below the £395 median for similarly sized allergy tests we track.
  • Four collection options, including an at-home finger-prick kit.
  • Doctor review included, and the provider asks for an exposure diary to improve interpretation.
  • Turnaround of 3 days.

Cons

  • Tests only total IgE, not specific allergens, so results are general rather than targeted.
  • The provider itself flags that allergy blood tests can produce false positives.
  • Narrow clinical depth compared with other allergy tests we track, in the 12th percentile.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Sizeable price edge on a single-marker allergy test
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Priced at £60, this IgE test comes in 85% below the £395 median for the 15 similarly sized allergy tests we track, though it is narrower in scope than most of them, since it measures only total IgE. The provider itself flags that allergy blood tests can produce false positives and recommends keeping an exposure diary. Results are reviewed within 3 days.

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 8.0/10

    The listing publishes a short 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 9.0/10

    A finger-prick sample you take at home; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 3 days, in line with or faster than similar tests.

  • Results and follow-up 7.0/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor; the provider does not describe the report format.

  • Trust signals 9.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.5 from 2,477 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); doctor review as standard; trading 25+ years.

  • Value for money 10.0/10

    £60.00 against a median of £395.00 for the 15 similarly sized allergy tests we track (-85%).

Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.

More in Allergy & intolerance

View all →
Check My Body Health

Body Intolerance Test

Most markers in its group, priced well below the median

A hair-sample test screening reactivity to 1,500 food and non-food items, intended to give informational insights into possible dietary and lifestyle triggers rather than a clinical diagnosis.

  • At-home test
8.4 / 10
£34.99
Full review →