An at-home finger-prick test measuring IgE reactions to 23 foods and 19 environmental allergens. Suited to people wanting to check for immediate-type allergic sensitisation, aged 4 and over.
38 biomarkers as listed by YorkTest, of 42 in total.
The Food Allergy Test measures IgE antibody reactions to 23 foods (including cod, egg white, milk, peanut and soy) and 19 environmental allergens (including house dust mites, cat and dog dander, and several grass and tree pollens), for 42 markers in total. IgE reactions of this kind are commonly associated with immediate-type allergic responses such as hives, swelling or breathing symptoms.
Within its comparison group of allergy (IgE) tests, its 42 markers sit well above the group median of 2, reflecting that many named peers, such as Medichecks' Allergy Screen (Cereals) at £229 or Better2Know's Antibiotic Allergy Profile at £295, test only one or two specific allergens. Against broader-panel peers, it costs more than Check My Body Health's Indoor & Outdoor Allergy Test (£119, 40 markers) or Skin Allergy Test Kit (£119, 49 markers), but less than Check My Body Health's Food & Environmental Allergy Test (£159.99, 117 markers) or Premium Allergy Test (£169.99, 174 markers).
It scores well for Clinical depth and for Value for money, with its £139 price sitting 54% below the £299 comparison-group median. It also scores well for Trust signals on the strength of YorkTest's Trustpilot rating of 4.8 from 3,257 reviews, its UKAS-accredited lab, and 44 years of trading. It scores lower for Results and follow-up because, as with all YorkTest tests, results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard.
This suits people who want a broad IgE allergy screen covering common foods and environmental triggers such as pollen, dust mites and pet dander, without paying the higher prices charged by Medichecks or Better2Know for narrower single or dual-allergen tests. If you want more allergens covered and don't mind paying more, Check My Body Health's Food & Environmental Allergy Test tests 117 markers for £159.99, and its Premium Allergy Test tests 174 for £169.99. If you want a cheaper option with a slightly smaller panel, Check My Body Health's Indoor & Outdoor Allergy Test covers 40 markers for £119. It is not the right choice if you want a doctor to review your results as standard.
You take an at-home finger-prick blood sample; no clinic visit is needed. The sample is sent to YorkTest's laboratory, where IgE reactivity to the 23 food and 19 environmental allergens is analysed. Results are provided within a stated 7 days, with personalised support available from YorkTest's customer care team. Results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard.
For £139, the Food Allergy Test measures IgE reactions to 42 food and environmental allergens, priced 54% below the £299 median across its comparison group. It costs more than Check My Body Health's cheaper 40 to 60-marker allergy tests but far less than Medichecks' or Better2Know's narrower allergy screens. Results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard.
The listing publishes a detailed description, some of the biomarkers by name, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.
42 biomarkers against a median of 2 across the 19 tests in its comparison group.
A finger-prick sample you take at home; results in around 7 days, slower than similar tests.
Results are not doctor-reviewed and no consultation is included; the provider does not describe the report format.
Trustpilot 4.8 from 3,257 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS accredited own lab (ISO 13485)); trading 44+ years.
£139.00 against a comparison-group median of £299.00 (-54%).
Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.
This test belongs to our Allergy (IgE) test comparison group. See how it stacks up against equivalent tests from other providers.
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