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
 

"For years the Orthodox medical profession has neglected the role of intolerance in ill health, this includes a range of symptoms. Science has moved on and laboratory tests such as those by YorkTest can help identify ingredients to which people may be sensitive." TV Doctor-Dr Hilary Jones

Frank aged 74 took a YorkTest FoodScan 113 after his doctor had suggested the food he was eating may be to blame for his IBS...

Frank Rose
(ex IBS sufferer)
"I felt better within a few days. I have already recommended the YorkTest programme to others - it's brilliant."
Miranda Wells
(ex migraine sufferer)
"FoodScan 113 changed everything! I now go to my children's school plays, on trips, attend appointments - I'm even learning to drive!"
Diane Allen
IBS
 
 
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