- Results within 10 days
- Expert testing and analysis of IgG antibody reactions to foods and drink ingredients
- No need to visit our laboratory
- 12 Week Programme with expert guidance and printed support materials
- 30 minute telephone consultation with one of our BANT** registered Nutritional Therapists
- Ongoing support from our Customer Care team
- Money Back Promise*
Three out of four people who follow a YorkTest programme for 12 weeks experience noticeable improvements to their condition (see the research).
9 out of 10 customers would recommend YorkTest to their friends and family.
How to Take the Test
SELECTING THE RIGHT TEST
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113 Foods
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Colour coded results
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Guidebook
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Food Diary
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1 x 30 Minute Nutritional Consultation
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£2.21 per ingredient
FOOD&DRINK SCAN
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158 Foods & Drinks
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Colour coded results
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Guidebook
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Food & Drink Dairy
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1 x 30 Minute Nutritional Consultation
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£1.89 per ingredient
FOOD&DRINK SCAN PREMIUM
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208 Foods & Drinks
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Colour coded results
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Guidebook
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Food & Drink Dairy
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2 x 30 Minute Nutritional Consultations
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£1.68 per ingredient
WHAT WILL I GET WITH MY TEST?
EASY HOME TESTING KIT
We will send you a kit box with everything you need to take our finger-prick test in the comfort of your own home. Simply follow the step-by-step instructions in the enclosed leaflet. You don’t need to visit our laboratory. Please watch this video if you would like to see how to take the test.
FIRST CLASS POSTAGE PAID TO RETURN YOUR BLOOD SAMPLE
Once you’ve collected your blood sample, please post it to us in the postage paid envelope, which we provide to you at no additional charge. Simply put your sample and customer details form into the box, place it into the envelope and pop it in the postbox. We’ll do the rest.
EXPERT LABORATORY TESTING OF YOUR BLOOD SAMPLE
LABORATORY PROCESSING TO BRITISH ISO STANDARDS
We take the validity of our testing very seriously. That’s why our fully accredited laboratory is assessed to ISO standards (ISO 9001 & ISO 13485) and meets the requirements of the European In Vitro Diagnostic Directive 98/79/EC.
PROCESSING MONITORED BY
DR GILL HART
COLOUR CODED, CLEAR RESULTS WITHIN 10 DAYS
Within 10 days of of receiving your sample, we will send your results. These will be clearly summarised for you on a colour coded sheet. If a food/drink appears in the green column then it means there is no reaction to that ingredient. Should it appear in the red or amber column meanwhile, this means that a strong (red) or borderline (yellow) IgG reaction has been detected.
Comprehensive guidebook
As well as giving you general nutritional tips, this handy book includes in depth information on how to start optimising your diet in line with your results.
12 week food & drinks planner
TELEPHONE CONSULTATION WITH A REGISTERED NUTRITIONAL THERAPIST
STEP-BY-STEP PERSONAL DIET PLAN FORMULATED DURING YOUR CONSULTATION
COMPLEX INTOLERANCES GUIDE BASED ON YOUR RESULTS
Some of our customers can be faced with a large list of intolerances and we understand that it can be a daunting task to eliminate all of these from your diet. In some cases we will therefore offer additional resources, such as the Complex Intolerance Guide to further complement the comprehensive support provided by our team.
ONGOING SUPPORT FROM OUR FRIENDLY CUSTOMER SUPPORT TEAM
Our knowledgeable and friendly team of Customer Care consultants are committed to supporting you throughout every step of your programme. So whether you have a question about a specific intolerance or the reintroduction of foods, they are on hand to provide expert advice, tailored to you.
LIFETIME ACCESS TO OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP
FOOD INTOLERANCE ID CARD FOR USE WHEN EATING OUT
You will receive a food intolerance ID card, which summarises your own personal intolerances. Perfect for tucking into your purse or wallet, the card acts as a handy reminder of your trigger foods. You may also wish to show it to your waiter when dining out, to ensure your personal dietary requirements are understood and respected. Lifetime Access is subject to our terms of use.
DISCOUNTS ON PARTNER PRODUCTS & SERVICES
FOOD INTOLERANCE UPDATES
MONEY BACK PROMISE
If YorkTest’s laboratory team do not detect any IgG antibody reactions in your sample, you will take advantage of our money back promise. If you purchased the Food&DrinkScan programme at the RRP of £299 and no reactions were detected, you would be refunded £274. If you purchase the Premium test at the RRP of £349 and no reactions were found, your refund would be £324.
What Our Customers say
ingredients we test for:
Please click the headings below to see each ingredient tested
Acai Berry
Chamomile
Coffee
Danedelion
Burdock
Elderberry
Elderflower
Ginseng (Korean)
Ginseng (Siberian)
Grape (Cabernet Sauvignon)
Grape (Chardonnay)
Grape (Chenin Blanc)
Grape (Concord)
Grape (Malbec)
Grape (Merlot)
Grape (Pinot Gris/Grigio)
Grape (Pinot Noir)
Grape (Red Zinfandel)
Grape (White Zinfandel)
Grape (Riesling)
Grape (Sauvignon Blanc)
Grape (Shiraz)
Green Tea
Guarana
Hibiscus
Nettle
Rooibos (Redblush tea)
Rosehip
Tea
Crab
Cod
Haddock
Herring
Lobster
Oyster
Mackerel
Mussel
Prawn
Plaice
Salmon
Scallop
Shrimp
Sole
Trout
Tuna
Apple
Apricot
Banana
Bilberry
Blackberry
Blackcurrant
Blueberry
Boysenberry
Cantaloupe
Cherry
Cranberry
Grapefruit
Honeydew
Kiwi
Lemon
Lime
Lychee
Mango
Mulberry
Olive
Orange
Papaya
Peach
Pear
Pineapple
Pomegranate
Plum
Prune
Raspberry
Rhubarb
Strawberry
Tomato
Watermelon
Barley
Buckwheat
Corn (Maize)
Gluten (Gliadin)
Hops
Malt
Millet
Oat
Rice
Rye
Wheat
Anise Seed
Basil
Chilli Pepper
Cinnamon
Clove
Coriander
Cumin
Dill
Garlic
Ginger
Juniper
Mint
Mustard Seed
Nutmeg
Paprika
Parsley
Peppercorn
Sage
Thyme
Vanilla
Beef
Chicken
Duck
Lamb
Pork
Turkey
Almond
Brazil Nut
Cashew Nut
Coconut
Hazelnut
Peanut
Sesame Seed
Sunflower Seed
Walnut
Asparagus
Aubergine (eggplant)
Avocado
Beetroot
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrot
Cauliflower
Celery
Cucumber
Haricot Bean
Kidney Bean
Lentils
Lettuce
Mushroom
Onion
Pea
Peppers (Capsicum)
Potato
Soya Bean
Spinach
String Bean
Agave
Carob
Cocoa Bean
Cola Nut
Cow’s Milk
Egg White
Egg Yolk
Hemp
Oak
Sugar Cane
Yeast
Abalone
Agar Agar
Aloe Vera
Anchovy
Bamboo
Bayleaf
Bean Sprouts
Bok Choy (Pak Choi)
Cardamom
Cassia
Chia seed
chickpea
Cloudberry
Curry Leaves
Curry Powder
Cuttlefish
Deer
Eel
Goat
Goat’s Milk
Goji Berry
Jasmine
Kale
Lemongrass
Lingonberry
Linseed (Flax)
Lotus Root
Okra
Parsnip
Pheasant
Plantain
Pumpkin
Quinoa
Rapeseed
Rocket (Arugula)
Saffron
Sardines
Seaweed
Shark
Sheep’s Milk
Spelt (Dinkel Flour)
Spirulina
Swede
Sweet Potato
Tamarind
Tapioca
Turmeric
Turnip
Vendace
Water Chestnut
Wheatgrass
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
No it is not painful, all our tests are designed with your comfort in mind.
Our single use home testing kits are much more comfortable than a full blood draw. Full instructions are provided but if you have any questions, please contact the Customer Care Team or watch our ‘Taking the Food Intolerance Test’ video here:
No, the collection of your blood sample can be taken in the comfort of your own home.
Please watch this video to see how you can easily take the test yourself at home.
No, YorkTest offers a complete home-to-laboratory service for all tests and programmes. Your kit is posted to you with a return envelope included for you to post your sample back to us. Once your sample has been tested, your results are sent to you by post.
Additionally, all our food intolerance programmes include a consultation with one of our Nutritional Therapists which is carried out over the phone.
No, our tests are not available on the NHS. Some health insurance providers do cover the cost of some of our tests – if you have such a policy your insurance provider will be able to tell you if a test is covered.
The following tests are available outside the UK:
Food&DrinkScan Programme
IBS Diet Programme
Ideal Weight Programme
Currently, the following tests are NOT available outside the UK:
FirstStep
FoodScan Programme
Homocysteine
LiverCheck
AllergyCheck
We generally anticipate a delivery time of 10 working days for tests posted to addresses outside the UK.
The YorkTest test measures the delayed food intolerance reactions in the form of food-specific IgG antibodies. Allergy tests measure reactions caused by raised IgE antibodies.
YorkTest has been conducting health screening services for over 35 years.
If you have taken the FirstStep Test and it returns to you with a negative result, you have no food-specific IgG reactions – please call us to discuss further testing options. If you have taken a complete programme and it returns with negative food-specific IgG results, you will be refunded the full amount of the test, minus £25/€30 admin fee.
What to Expect from theFood&DrinkScan Programme
As individuals, our reactions to foods and drinks vary a great deal. An ingredient which may cause problems for one person could be completely acceptable for another. At YorkTest, we like to refer to this as our personal ‘food fingerprint’.
Discovering and understanding your own personal food and drink intolerance, and the effects they have on your health and wellbeing, is important to ensuring you make the best possible choices to balance your diet.
The YorkTest Food&DrinkScan kit contains all you need to take a small blood sample (2 – 3 drops) in the comfort of your own home. Simply return your sample in the pre-paid envelope provided (UK only) to our York laboratories for expert analysis. Your confidential results and additional support material will be posted to you within 10 days.
When you have received your results and are ready, you can contact us to book your appointment with one of our BANT* registered Nutritional Therapists. This half hour session will provide you with support and knowledge to assist you in your new diet, ensuring you are confident in the changes you can make to improve your health and wellbeing.
*British Association for Applied Nutrition & Nutritional Therapy
Do not take this test if you are:
- Suffering from a blood borne disease such as Hepatitis or HIV
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- Under the age of 2 years
Raised levels of food-specific IgG antibodies within your blood indicate that an IgG antibody reaction to a particular food or foods has occurred. If you have already taken the decision to eliminate a particular food or foods from your diet they may not show up a reaction on your results. If you know of foods that cause you to feel unwell, do not start eating them; we do not encourage you to eat a food or foods which you already know are a problem to you.
Food&Drink Scan does not provide information about coeliac disease, enzyme deficiencies such as lactose and alcohol intolerance, IgE-mediated allergies, histamine sensitivity or other chemical sensitivities such as reactions to sulphites, tannins or tyramine. Food&DrinkScan is only recommended for people who have food and drink intolerance symptoms.