Find a happier, healthier you, today. For over 14 years we’ve helped over 1,000,000 people worldwide by offering clinically validated and complementary therapy tests. Our expert team help you easily discover the cause of symptoms supported by 24/7 customer care and a Trusted Shops guarantee.
Find a happier, healthier you, today. For over 14 years we’ve helped over 1,000,000 people worldwide by offering clinically validated and complementary therapy tests.
Our expert team help you easily discover the cause of symptoms supported by 24/7 customer care and a Trusted Shops guarantee.
Achieve better health with our accurate allergy, food intolerance, sensitivity and health tests.
Our own accredited laboratories and scientific team continuously innovate and ensure quality. We also partner with approved labs and test manufacturers to bring you the very best health insights at home.
For over 14 years, we have been a worldwide leader, providing clients with answers at exceptional value for money.
Our Allergy & Intolerance tests have been voted the best for 'Mystery Allergies’ by Verywell Health 2023!
Our tests were voted 2023 best for ‘Mystery Allergies’ by Verywell Health!
Suffering from discomfort or undiagnosed symptoms happens to most of us and can be something you’ve lived with for years.
Our wide range of allergy, food intolerance, sensitivity and health tests help you understand potential triggers and key biomarkers from the comfort of your own home.
Over 9000 people every month trust us to provide fast and accurate results. We support you through your wellness journey with our 24hr, seven-day-a-week expert care team. Take control of your health today!
We are proud members of the Complementary Medical Association and the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine.
Our Scientific Expertise
Dr. Kristen Poe, PhD
Functional Medicine practitioner and Naprapathic doctor
Joining the advisory board in 2022, Dr. Poe has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a PhD and Post-Graduate diploma in Alternative Medicine and a Board Certification in Holistic Nutrition from NANP.
Listed internationally as a Biomedical Practitioner, Maria is a BANT-registered nutritional practitioner and graduated from the Institute For Optimum Nutrition in 1998. She offers additional nutritional support.
Dr. Joseph Nightingale, MBBS, MSc
Health and Science Copywriter and Qualified Doctor
Dr. Joseph Nightingale, MBBS, MSc, is a qualified medical doctor, specialising in creating clear content for organisations. With a master's degree in Biodiversity and notable research on climatological impact, he also serves as the editor of a popular online publication addressing environmental and climatological questions.
Qualified lawyer Nida Ali has 6 years’ experience in clinical evaluation reports. She is a Person Responsible for Regulatory Compliance (PRRC), ensuring our company adheres to legal requirements for health testing.
Joseph joined Allergy Test in March 2023 as our Laboratory Manager. He holds a degree in Biological Sciences from Aston University and brings expertise from his previous role as a Senior Scientist at The Rosalind Franklin Laboratory. Joseph works closely with the Laboratory Manager, optimising operations and researching advancements.
Kate Knowler
Registered Nutritional Therapist
Kate Knowler, a respected nutritionist, phlebotomist, and author, passionately educates and empowers individuals to make informed choices about their well-being. With expertise in holistic health, she offers evidence-based nutrition plans and demystifies blood testing through her acclaimed "Blood Labs" books. As a dynamic speaker and online influencer, Kate inspires a nourishing lifestyle for optimal health.
Functional Medicine practitioner and Naprapathic doctor
Joining the advisory board in 2022, Dr. Poe has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a PhD and Post-Graduate diploma in Alternative Medicine and a Board Certification in Holistic Nutrition from NANP.
Listed internationally as a Biomedical Practitioner, Maria is a BANT-registered nutritional practitioner and graduated from the Institute For Optimum Nutrition in 1998. She offers additional nutritional support.
Dr. Joseph Nightingale, MBBS, MSc
Health and Science Copywriter and Qualified Doctor
Dr. Joseph Nightingale, MBBS, MSc, is a qualified medical doctor, specialising in creating clear content for organisations. With a master's degree in Biodiversity and notable research on climatological impact, he also serves as the editor of a popular online publication addressing environmental and climatological questions.
Qualified lawyer Nida Ali has 6 years’ experience in clinical evaluation reports. She is a Person Responsible for Regulatory Compliance (PRRC), ensuring our company adheres to legal requirements for health testing.
Joseph joined Allergy Test in March 2023 as our Laboratory Manager. He holds a degree in Biological Sciences from Aston University and brings expertise from his previous role as a Senior Scientist at The Rosalind Franklin Laboratory. Joseph works closely with the Laboratory Manager, optimising operations and researching advancements.
Kate Knowler
Registered Nutritional Therapist
Kate Knowler, a respected nutritionist, phlebotomist, and author, passionately educates and empowers individuals to make informed choices about their well-being. With expertise in holistic health, she offers evidence-based nutrition plans and demystifies blood testing through her acclaimed "Blood Labs" books. As a dynamic speaker and online influencer, Kate inspires a nourishing lifestyle for optimal health.
Our tests are endorsed by Verywell Health, the Farr institute are an accredited ISO9001 Allergy & Intolerance testing business
Our tests are endorsed by Verywell Health, the Farr institute are an accredited ISO9001 Allergy & Intolerance testing business
We are proud members of the Complementary Medical Association and the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine.
Our customer promise
Results within 7 working days of your sample arriving at our labs
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100% money-back guarantee with sensitivity testing
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100% money-back guarantee on all of our sensitivity testing products!
I am pleased with the blood results as it highlighted allergies that I knew I already had since a young child (increasing the validity) and also new food allergies that I did not know I had.
I am looking forward to eliminating these foods from my diet!
Hannah F
Can see the difference
Very good. Would not fault it at all. I am very happy i have done the test, which was recommended by my colleague.
Now i am careful and i have eliminated most foods i have sensitivity to according to my results and see the difference.
Helen B
Foods eliminated
I have eliminated the foods that you recommended and have been thrilled to add back some foods that I previously thought were problems for me.
I feel so much better! I have recommended your testing to many people. Thank you!
Riva V
No more symptoms
I knew I had allergies but my doctor refused to run a test as it wasn’t urgent. I did my research and bought from this company and was really pleased.
It was not only the items I thought, but now I have cut them out I no longer have my symptoms. Great result.
Richard G
Happy mum
My mother has been having some stomach issues and wanted to find out exactly what was wrong, the doctors couldn’t tell her.
Now my mom can make those subtle food changes and have a much happier stomach and not be questioning everything she eats!
Helena S
So profressional throughout
When I saw the number of items tested for the price, I was doubtful, but it was so professional throughout.
Got my test back in days and the report gave me so much information. Really good value.
Wayne S
So easy to do!
The test was so easy to do from reading the instructions, quick and easy delivery, great customer service!
Great way of testing if you are like me and frightened of blood tests!
Nadia
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Farr Institute recommended. “No-risk test for food sensitivity – money-back guarantee means you have nothing to lose”. Read more here.
Farr Institute recommended. “No-risk test for food sensitivity."
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Frequently asked questions
Allergy & Intolerance Testing
Allergies
An allergy is an immune system response. It is caused when the body mistakes a protein for a harmful substance and creates a defense system (antibodies) to fight it.
Allergic reactions are immediate reactions, and they can be life-threatening in some cases.
Intolerances
An intolerance is a non-immune system response. Symptoms of intolerance usually occur several hours after exposure to a trigger, whereas an allergy can result in an immediate reaction.
Often people need to be exposed to more significant amounts of food types to trigger an intolerance, unlike an allergy. Food intolerance is not life-threatening.
We have IgE ELISA food and non-food allergy testing. IgE antibodies are involved in Type I allergies and can cause rapid type immune reactions, with symptoms occurring within a few minutes up to two hours after eating a specific food.
We provide you with easy-to-use lancets designed to give you a tiny prick on the finger to start the blood flow.
It’s precisely the same as a pinprick and, if administered correctly following our provided instructions and tips, will not hurt.
While we allow children from the age of 2 and above for blood allergy and intolerance testing.
There is evidence that allergies are not fully developed until the age of 7. Please check with a medical professional before purchasing.
There are a few types of medication that may stop your test from being accurate.
Immune suppressant medications can also affect the results of the testing, we advise that you check with our team prior to testing regarding medications.
Antihistamines have been shown to affect results; we advise stopping antihistamine use for 3-5 days before taking your sample.
However, we would recommend seeking advice from a medical professional before changing any medication.
Sensitivities include all those reactions to food and non-food items that can activate a non-immune mediated response.
Instead they can be caused by not having the right enzymes you need to digest certain foods or a reaction to food additives or preservatives.
The safest way to take a hair sample is to ask someone else to help you. Using your forefinger and thumb, gather 3 or 4 strands and slightly twist the hair together.
This will make cutting the hair sample much more accessible and keep all the hair strand in the same direction.
Try to cut the hair sample as close to the scalp as possible, using one cut. If you do not have anyone to help you, using a mirror may help ensure you avoid injury.
Once you have purchased our test you will receive an email to submit your details digitally online.
We try to keep our costs as low as possible (by not sending out physical hair testing kits) so that we can offer such a comprehensive test at the price offered.
Blood kits are sent out to the address provided at the time of purchase, with tracked Royal Mail post.
The hair sample does not have to be from the head, we can test hair from any part of the body, including leg, arm or chest.
The test is completed on the hair sample composition so that no hair processing will not affect the result. However, if you would like, you can provide hair from elsewhere on the body.
Children can complete a hair sensitivity test once they reach five years old due to their immune system changes and the importance of eating a varied diet.
Infants have not yet built up their tolerance levels to items, highlighting false positives in their test results.
However, it is up to the parents or guardians if they would still like to proceed knowing this.
If you’ve purchased one of the sensitivity tests, you will have to pay the postage cost back to the processing centre, which then sends the sample to the UK.
We try to keep our costs as low as possible (by not sending out physical hair testing kits) so that we can offer such a comprehensive test at the price offered.
Please ensure the correct postage amount has been paid as we are not liable for any extra charges.
Although the products can vary for different regions, we currently have an extensive range on offer. We have liver function testing, vitamin D at-home blood testing, prostate, persistent inflammation, thyroid, menopause testing, and urine kidney testing. All are available at-home, with immediate results.
No, all of our health tests come with complete instructions so, you can complete the tests at home quickly and easily.
This means you can get a faster result with minimal fuss! Why not complete regular testing to understand your health entirely.
Yes, all the health tests we offer on our site are scientifically validated, easy-to-use, and delivered to your front door.
We recommend to our clients to complete health tests once or twice a year, as they are the fastest way to get easy-to-understand results that you can act on.
Completing them frequently means you always understand how your health is doing and can amend your diet and lifestyle if things are not improving.
Ordering a test is simple if you follow our four simple steps.
1. Order the best test for you securely online.
2. Receive instructions and your test kit through email or post (depending on the product chosen).
3. Follow the instructions to take your sample.
4. Receive your results and make positive changes. It’s that simple.
If you have returned your test to us, and the 5-7 working days have passed from us receiving your sample, which is confirmed by email, please use the test finder to track where it is.
We have strict lab protocols to ensure that we always return tests within this time frame, so maybe it’s gone to your junk mail, or we have reached out with an issue.
We are always available on 24/7 LiveChat to resend these tests to you or resolve any problems.
We pride ourselves on our 99.6% customer satisfaction rating.
However, if you are not satisfied with any of our services, please contact us directly via email or LiveChat as soon as possible to assist you in resolving any issues.
Both the blood and hair samples are tested at our center based in Derby, UK. Once the hair sample has been received at our testing facility, you will receive your results within 5-7 working days.
Tests are completed in our laboratory facilities which follow Good Laboratory Practice. These are a set of principles intended to ensure the quality and integrity of non-clinical laboratory studies such as ours.
Yes, if you have chosen one of our hair or blood allergy, intolerance, or sensitivity tests, you will get a notification when your results are ready.
Plus, you can record your health test results within the app to keep track of your health journey.
