Food Allergy Test

• Egg white
• Milk
• Cod
• Salmon
• Crab
• Shrimp
• Meat mix
• Wheat
• Rice
• Soy
• Potato
• Peanut
• Hazelnut
• Almond
• Tomato
• Carrot
• Orange
• Strawberry
• Apple
• Peach

• Birch
• Hazelnut pollen
• Olive
• Cypress
• Ash, European
• Timothy grass
• Rye
• Bermuda grass
• Bahia grass
• Common ragweed
• Mugwort
• English plantain
• Cat dander
• Horse dander
• Dog dander
• House dust mites (D. pteronyssinus and D. farinae)
• Cockroach
• Cladosporium

Although the terms are often confused, food allergies and food intolerances are different conditions.

Food allergies involve the immune system and IgE antibodies. Reactions usually occur quickly after eating and, in some cases, can be severe or life-threatening.

Food intolerances are different. They are generally associated with delayed reactions and digestive symptoms. YorkTest’s Food Intolerance Tests measure food-specific IgG antibody reactions, whereas our Home Allergy Test measures IgE antibodies associated with immediate allergic reactions.

Understanding which type of reaction you may be experiencing is important when deciding which test is most appropriate.

Our Home Allergy Test is quick and easy to complete from home.

Once you’ve placed your order, we’ll send you a finger-prick blood collection kit with clear instructions. After collecting your sample, simply return it to our UKAS-accredited laboratory using the prepaid packaging provided.

Our laboratory analyses your sample for IgE antibody reactions to selected food and environmental allergens. Your personalised results are then securely uploaded to your Wellness Hub, where you’ll be able to view your report.

YorkTest’s Home Allergy Test measures IgE antibody reactions to 23 common food allergens and 18 environmental allergens.

Food allergens include ingredients such as peanuts, milk, eggs, wheat, fish and soya, while environmental allergens include grass pollen, tree pollen, moulds, house dust mites and pet dander.

Testing can help you better understand which allergens may be contributing to your symptoms.

Our Home Allergy Test is carried out in our UKAS-accredited laboratory using rigorous quality control procedures.

Every sample is analysed by trained laboratory professionals using validated testing methods to provide reliable IgE antibody results.

You’ll receive a personalised report through your secure Wellness Hub, helping you better understand your results and discuss any appropriate next steps with your healthcare professional if needed.

Some of the most common food allergies include:

• Peanuts
• Tree nuts
• Milk
• Eggs
• Wheat
• Soya
• Fish
• Shellfish

These foods account for many allergic reactions, although allergies can develop to a wide variety of foods.

Food allergy symptoms often develop within minutes or up to two hours after eating the trigger food.

Common symptoms include:

• Hives or itchy skin
• Swelling of the lips, tongue or throat
• Tingling in the mouth
• Wheezing or difficulty breathing
• Stomach pain
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhoea

In rare cases, food allergies can sometimes cause anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction that requires immediate emergency medical treatment.

The Home Allergy Test is suitable for adults and children aged four years and over who wish to better understand whether IgE-mediated allergies may be contributing to their symptoms.

If you have experienced symptoms such as swelling of the lips or throat, difficulty breathing, or suspected anaphylaxis, you should seek immediate medical advice rather than relying on home testing.

If you’re pregnant, breastfeeding or have concerns about your symptoms, we recommend speaking with your GP or another appropriately qualified healthcare professional before testing.

Yes. Although many food allergies begin during childhood, they can also develop later in life.

Researchers don’t fully understand why this happens, but changes in the immune system, environmental exposure and other factors may all play a role.

If you develop new symptoms after eating foods you’ve previously tolerated, it’s important to seek appropriate medical advice.

There is currently no cure for food allergies.

Management usually involves avoiding the foods that trigger allergic reactions and following advice provided by your GP or allergy specialist.

Some children outgrow certain allergies, particularly milk or egg allergies, but this varies from person to person.

Unless you’ve been advised otherwise by your GP or allergy specialist, it’s generally recommended that you continue eating your normal diet before taking your allergy test.

If you’ve experienced a severe allergic reaction or suspect anaphylaxis, do not deliberately reintroduce foods. Seek medical advice immediately.

Yes. Some people use the Home Allergy Test to gain a broader understanding of potential food and environmental allergens.

However, if you’ve already been diagnosed with a severe allergy by a healthcare professional, you should continue following their medical advice and should never deliberately expose yourself to known allergens.

Your results will be available through your secure Wellness Hub account.

Your personalised report clearly shows your IgE antibody results for each allergen tested, helping you understand which allergens may require further investigation with your healthcare professional.

Your results provide valuable information about potential IgE-mediated allergic reactions, but they should always be considered alongside your symptoms and medical history.

If your results indicate a possible allergy, or you’re concerned about your symptoms, you should discuss your report with your GP or another appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

If you’ve experienced symptoms such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, dizziness or collapse after eating, seek emergency medical attention immediately by calling 999.

Home allergy testing should never replace emergency medical assessment where a severe allergic reaction is suspected.