Quality Charter
At YorkTest we care about your health. For over 25 years we have been developing
testing services that help you manage your symptoms of chronic illnesses and raising
awareness of potential illnesses that could affect your future health. Our tests
and programmes are recommended by patient support groups including Allergy UK
and the Gut Trust.
Please take time to read our Quality Charter which sets out the high standards
you can expect from YorkTest Laboratories.
YorkTest ACCURACY
- We will check your test at seven key stages throughout the laboratory process
before sending you the final result
- We will comprehensively and intensively maintain and calibrate the equipment
used to test your sample to ensure absolute accuracy
- We will scrutinise the results of your test and only release the results when
we are completely satisfied
- We will use the latest information technology within the laboratory processes
to ensure the very highest levels of accuracy
YorkTest VALIDITY
- We will ensure your test is carried out by trained, qualified scientists at the
YorkTest laboratory
- We will ensure your sample is rigorously tested by our own in house laboratory scientists
- You have assurance that the test methods that are used are CE marked and meet
the requirements of the European in Vitro Diagnostics Directive 98/79/EC
YorkTest CONFIDENTIALITY
- We will safeguard the confidentiality of your test throughout the process by
using a unique number, enabling it to be tracked at every stage while ensuring
that confidentiality is maintained
- We will never give details of your test to any person, institution, organisation
or body without your consent or unless ordered to do so by the Court
- Your information will be kept safe at all times in compliance with the Data Protection
Act 1994
YorkTest COMPLIANCE
- Our quality assurance procedures are inspected and approved by independent authorities
to ensure compliance with UK and EU regulations (ISO 9001:2008, ISO 13485:2003)
- YorkTest Laboratories produce unique sterile blood collection kits that comply
with the European Medical Device Directive 2007/47/EEC
YorkTest SUPPORT
- Along with your results, we will issue you with comprehensive support information
to ensure you maintain optimum health
- FoodScan 113 and Gut Health Test customers will also receive the personal one-to-one
advice of BANT* registered Nutritional Therapists to support your dietary changes
- You will have access to a free initial consultation to help identify the correct
test for you. Call our consultants on 0800 074 6185
*British Association for Nutritional Therapy
YorkTest ENDORSEMENTS & DELIVERY GUARANTEES
- YorkTest’s FoodScan 113 and First Step are recommended by leading medical charity Allergy
UK
- YorkTest offers a 30-day money back guarantee. You can return your test in its
original and unused condition within 30 days of purchase for a full refund if
you decide not to go ahead. This does not affect your statutory rights
- When you order your test we'll deliver it within 2-5 business days
- If you are ordering from outside the UK and Ireland please allow between 2-3
weeks