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YorkTest sells home-to-laboratory food intolerance, allergy and health tests, with results checked at multiple stages in its own laboratory.

YorkTest is a health and wellness company that sells home-to-laboratory tests for food intolerance, food allergy and a range of health markers. It is for people who want to understand their nutrition, health and wellbeing from home, including families and couples.

What stands out

  • Premium Food Intolerance Test analyses reactivity to 200 food and drink ingredients
  • Food Allergy Test covers 23 food allergies and 19 environmental allergens
  • Annual Health Test provides results for 39 health markers
  • Tests carried out by qualified scientists at YorkTest's in-house laboratory
  • 98% reproducibility rate and ISO 13485:2016 compliance

How YorkTest compares

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Home-to-laboratory testing with nutritional support

YorkTest offers home-to-laboratory food intolerance, allergy and health tests, with kits posted to the customer and a return envelope included. Samples are analysed at its in-house laboratory by trained, qualified scientists, with results sent by post. Founded in 1982, the company has over 35 years of experience. Its Premium Food Intolerance Test analyses 200 food and drink ingredients, while the Food Allergy Test covers 23 food allergies and 19 environmental allergens. The Junior Food Intolerance Test is suitable for children over 2 years old. After a food intolerance test, customers receive a personalised 30-minute consultation with a nutritional therapist. A 92% customer satisfaction rate is cited, and four out of five people would recommend the company.

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Home-to-laboratory testing with expert support

YorkTest offers a range of home-to-laboratory food intolerance, allergy, and health tests, including a Premium Food Intolerance Test analysing 200 ingredients and a Food Allergy Test covering 23 food and 19 environmental allergens. The brand provides consultations with expert nutritional therapists, including a personalised 30-minute call after a Food Intolerance Test. Its laboratory process involves multiple checking stages, regular equipment calibration, and anonymised sample tracking. Shipping outside the UK generally takes 10 working days, and the company has operated health screening services for over 35 years.

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Home lab health testing

YorkTest offers at-home blood tests for food intolerances, allergies, and general health markers, processed in its own UK laboratory. Kits are mailed with a prepaid return envelope, and results are sent by post. The brand provides follow-up consultations with nutritional therapists and sells related supplements. Tests cover IgG and IgE reactions, gut health, hormones, and metabolic markers. It suits individuals seeking convenient, private health insights without NHS involvement. Shipping is included, and samples are anonymised for confidentiality.

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What YorkTest sells

YorkTest sells food intolerance and allergy tests, including the Premium Food Intolerance Test, which analyses reactivity to 200 food and drink ingredients, and the Food Allergy Test, which tests IgE reactions to 23 different food allergies and 19 different environmental allergens. It also sells a Junior Food Intolerance Test for children over 2 years old, covering over 100 food and drink ingredients. Its health tests include the Annual Health Test, which provides results for 39 health markers, the Essential Health Check with 18 health markers, and single-marker tests for cholesterol, vitamin D, liver function, thyroid, cortisol, inflammation (CRP), female hormones, female fertility, menopause, male hormones and metabolic health. A Gut Microbiome Test is also available. YorkTest sells bundles such as the Food Intolerance & Allergy Bundle, the Complete Health & Nutrition Bundle, the Couples Food Intolerance Bundle, the Parent & Child Food Intolerance Bundle and the Family Food Intolerance Bundle. It also sells supplements including Aloe Vera Complex, Quercetin Nettle Complex, Natural Enzymes and Gut Bacteria, and consultations with nutritional therapists.

YorkTest prices

YorkTest prices its Premium Food Intolerance Test at £139, reduced from £199. The Food Allergy Test is £139, reduced from £199. The Junior Food Intolerance Test is £132, reduced from £189. The Food Intolerance & Allergy Bundle is £230, reduced from £329, and the Couples Food Intolerance Bundle is also £230, reduced from £329. The Parent & Child Food Intolerance Bundle is £216, reduced from £309, and the Family Food Intolerance Bundle is £349, reduced from £499. The Complete Health & Nutrition Bundle is £258, reduced from £369. Among the health tests, the Gut Microbiome Test is £199, reduced from £285, the Annual Health Test is £175, reduced from £250, and the Metabolic Health Test is £139, reduced from £199. The Essential Health Check, Menopause Test, Female Fertility Test, Male Hormones Test and Female Hormones Test are each £55, reduced from £79. The Cholesterol Test, Vitamin D Test, Liver Function Test, Thyroid Test, Inflammation (CRP) Test and Stress (Cortisol) Test are each £41, reduced from £59. Supplements are priced at £25 for Aloe Vera Complex and Quercetin Nettle Complex, £30 for Gut Bacteria and £33 for Natural Enzymes. A Food Intolerance Consultation is listed at £39.

YorkTest shipping

YorkTest offers a complete home-to-laboratory service for all tests and programmes. The kit is posted to you with a return envelope included for posting your sample back, and once the sample has been tested, your results are sent to you by post. For tests posted to addresses outside the UK, YorkTest generally anticipates a delivery time of 10 working days.

Discounts and offers at YorkTest

YorkTest’s own product pages show reduced prices on many of its tests and bundles. The Premium Food Intolerance Test is listed at £139, down from £199, and the Food Allergy Test at £139, down from £199. The Food Intolerance & Allergy Bundle and the Couples Food Intolerance Bundle are each listed at £230, down from £329. The Family Food Intolerance Bundle is listed at £349, down from £499, and the Complete Health & Nutrition Bundle at £258, down from £369. The Annual Health Test is listed at £175, down from £250, and the Gut Microbiome Test at £199, down from £285. The Metabolic Health Test is listed at £139, down from £199, with savings of up to 30% shown on the page.

Good to know about YorkTest

YorkTest has been conducting health screening services for over 35 years and was founded in 1982 on the campus of the University of York. All food intolerance, allergy and health tests are carried out by trained, qualified scientists at its in-house YorkTest laboratory, with carefully selected, accredited laboratory partners for certain health tests. Every sample is anonymised using a unique reference number. YorkTest states that its tests show a 98% reproducibility rate and that its quality assurance procedures are independently audited to meet international standards, including ISO 13485:2016 compliance. After a Food Intolerance Test, YorkTest offers a personalised 30-minute consultation with one of its nutritional therapists. YorkTest states a 92% customer satisfaction rate and that four out of five people would recommend YorkTest to their family and friends. In 2025, YorkTest launched a German-language website. YorkTest’s tests are not available on the NHS, though some health insurance providers cover the cost of some tests.

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In the words of YorkTest

Analyses your reactivity to 200 food and drink ingredients.

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Tests your allergy (IgE) reactions to 23 different food allergies and 19 different environmental allergens.

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Tests for over 100 food and drink ingredients. Suitable for children over 2 years old.

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Provides results for a total of 18 health markers including: Cholesterol, Vitamin D & B12, Iron Deficiency, Liver Function.

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Short answers

Does YorkTest offer a home-to-laboratory service?

Yes, YorkTest offers a complete home-to-laboratory service for all tests and programmes. Your kit is posted to you with a return envelope included, and your results are sent to you by post.

How long does a YorkTest kit take to arrive outside the UK?

YorkTest generally anticipates a delivery time of 10 working days for tests posted to addresses outside the UK.

What does the YorkTest Premium Food Intolerance Test cover?

The YorkTest Premium Food Intolerance Test analyses your reactivity to 200 food and drink ingredients.

What does the YorkTest Food Allergy Test cover?

The YorkTest Food Allergy Test tests your allergy (IgE) reactions to 23 different food allergies and 19 different environmental allergens.

What age must a child be to take a YorkTest food intolerance test?

YorkTest tests should not be taken by children under 2, as the immune system is not fully developed. YorkTest can accept samples from children under 2 with a referral from a Medical Practitioner.

Are YorkTest tests available on the NHS?

No, YorkTest tests are not available on the NHS. Some health insurance providers do cover the cost of some YorkTest tests.

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