Quality Charter
At YorkTest we care about your health. We’ve spent the last 25 years developing
testing services that help you control the symptoms of chronic illnesses raising
awareness of potential illnesses that could affect your future health. Our tests
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 of their accuracy
- 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 the scientific validity of your test has been rigorously tested
by our own scientists and independent experts
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
- YorkTest Laboratories produce unique sterile blood collection kits that comply
with EU health product regulations
YorkTest SUPPORT
- Along with your results, we will issue you with comprehensive support information
to ensure you maintain optimum health
- 113 FoodScan and Gut Health Test customers will also receive the personal one-to-one
advice of BANT* qualified nutritional experts to support your dietary changes following
the test
- 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 is the only Food Intolerance test endorsed by 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