When you place an order a test kit is sent to you in the post, with everything you need to collect a small blood sample including detailed instructions.  Once the sample is collected, it should be sent on the same day to the Yorktest laboratories to be analysed.  Within just ten days your results pack will be delivered including a unique colour coded GLCheck score chart and a results guidebook providing a detailed explanation of your results plus general advice on the key risks affecting diabetic health.

The GLCheck test can diagnose those at risk of type 2 diabetes by measuring your glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1C) level, a procedure widely used in hospitals to screen and monitor diabetes.

And for those seeking advice about low calorie/low fat diets, the GLCheck test can help monitor the effectiveness of such diet plans and prevent you from feeling lethargic or tired out, thus enabling you to maintain balanced blood sugar levels and stick to healthy eating plans for longer. 

The GLCheck test is a quick and easy 100% home test that delivers reliable laboratory test results within just 10 days, all from the comfort of your home.  Click here to take this test

 So, just how do you determine what foods you are intolerant to?

 The Foodscan 113 test by YorkTest Laboratories is the answer you seek. It tests over 113 common food intolerances including milk, yeast, wheat, nuts, egg, gluten, fish, beef, and other foods we eat on a daily basis. Over 75% of all people who’ve taken the test and adjusted their diet accordingly have eliminated or reduced their symptoms, and improved the quality of their life.

 The test itself is a conveinent, take-at-home kit which can be conducted in the privacy of your own home. You simply prick your finger to draw out a blood sample and then mail the sample in to the YorkTest lab. Within 10 days, you will have a comprehensive report of your food intolerances. There is never any need to visit a doctor or a specialist, and the test is fully supported and endorsed by Allergy UK.

 By analyzing the results of your easy-to-use Foodscan test, you will be able to identify the possible links between the food you eat and your symptoms. It is the perfect solution for people looking to eliminate their food intolerances without the process of manually removing foods from their diet and then waiting days to weeks for results. This test tells you everything you need to know instantly.

 No two bodies are the same, and therefore no two diets are the same – everyone will react different to different foods. Therefore, by eliminating certain foods specific to your own intolerances, you will enjoy a higher quality of life and get the most possible benefits from the foods you eat.

If you’re ready to try the Foodscan 113 Intolerance test for yourself and discover what foods might be making you ill, click here to investigate NOW

FACT: Over 75% of people who take this food intolerance test enjoy a clear health improvement – normally within three weeks of eliminating the offending foods

The most common allergies include dust mites, pet dander, birch pollen, certain plants, and latex – but there are hundreds of potential things you could be allergic to. In some cases, you may not even be aware you are allergic to certain substances and are unknowingly damanging your body which can lead to negative long-term health consequences. So, what’s the best method for determining your own allergies before it’s too late?

AllergyCheck is a simple, safe, and effective allergy testing kit you can use in the comfort and privacy of your own home. You simply draw blood with a simple finger prick test and then mail the results into YorkTest Laboratories. Within 10 days, you’ll have a comprehensive list of all the things you are allergic to, rated on a scale which quickly tells you how sensitive you are to certain allergens.

The test itself checks for the 16 most common allergies, and then compares your symptoms to certain substances. This helps to narrow down what you are allergic to quickly and effectively. In fact, most people who’ve taken the at-home test have been able to eliminate or reduce their unique allergy symptoms, thus improving the quality of their lives.

If you’re ready to try the AllergyCheck test for yourself and discover what you’re allergic to and what might causing your pesky symptoms, please click here.

“Once an allergic reaction is suspected, you need to identify the exact allergen causing it”…. Dr Adrian Morris explains

 The AllergyCheck test is a quick and easy 100% home test that delivers reliable laboratory test results within just 10 days, all from the comfort of your home.

Sometimes, however, gut function is less than satisfactory and is not working to maximum efficiency. If you suffer from bloating, wind, loose stools or constipation, stomach pains, or cramps – your gut may not be working to it’s full potential. In the long term, this can lead to digestive orders, chronic stomach problems, low energy, and a wide range of other symptoms. It is important to determine why your gut is not working up to it’s potential.

So, how can we determine if our gut is healthy?

The Gut Health Test by YorkTest Laboratories will check the status of your gut health by providing a profile of microorganisms present in your gut. You see, within our guts live bacteria, yeasts, and moulds which form an ecological environment that must be kept in balance to ensure proper digestion and gut health.

The test itself is an easy-to-use test that can be taken in the privacy of your own home. Simply take a stool sample using our kit and mail your results in. Within 15 days, you’ll have the results of your test which includes important information such as:bacteria strains present in your gut, presence of yeast and moulds, and the presence of undigested carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

With the results of your test, you can quickly determine the overall health and effeciency of your gut. We recommend anyone concerned about their gut health, or anyone who suffers from bloating, wind, loose stools or constipation, stomach pains, or cramps to take this test as soon as possible.

 If you’re ready to try the Gut Health Test, please click here.

“The Gut Health Test is a quick and easy 100% home test that delivers reliable laboratory test results within just 15 days, all from the comfort of your home.”

Some people believe that alcohol, even in moderate amounts, is harmless overall. However, this couldn’t be more far from the truth. Alcohol is a major cause of death and illness in the UK, and has a wide variety of long-term health consequences including weight gain, heart problems, and most prominently – liver disease.

The liver itself is the organ in your body which is responsible for detoxification, protein synthesis, and the production of chemicals necessary for digestion. When we drink alcohol, we damage our liver slowly over time and reduce the effectiveness of the liver, which can lead to a wide range of symptoms and health issues. Every case is unique however as the severity of the effects of alcohol have a wide range of factors including weight, age, gender, and personal tolerance.

So, how can you be sure YOUR liver is working up to it’s maximum potential?
 
The LiverCheck Liver Test is an easy-to-use, safe, and conveinent test you can take in the comfort of your own home. Simply prick your finger to draw a blood sample, and then mail the sample into YorkTest Laboratories. Within 10 days, you’ll have the results which will show you the overall health of your liver.

The test works by checking for damaged liver cells by testing two enzymes, ALT and AST. These are normally present inside liver cells, however damage to the liver causes more of these enzymes to leak into the blood. If too many of these enzymes are present in your blood, the chance of liver damage is fairly high.

It is highly important to keep your liver in good condition to ensure a long, healthy life. With the LiverCheck Test by YorkTest Laboratories, you can analyze the condition of your liver without ever having to set foot in a doctor’s office or hospital.

If you’re a heavy drinker, or just want to check your liver for potential health issues, please click here.

Remember:  Liver disease is a big KILLER, the good news is it doesnt have to be…………. 

BUT only as long as you TAKE ACTION NOW!

Between 2007 and 2008, the number of confirmed cases of chlamydia rose from 121,791 to 123,018.

Young people under 25 are most likely to be infected: 65% (80,258) of all new chlamydia diagnoses made in 2008 were in people between the ages of 16 and 24.

As chlamydia sometimes has no symptoms in both men and women, it can often go undiagnosed unless it leads to complications. However, once the infection has been diagnosed, it can be treated.

You should take a Chlamydia test if you are sexually active and have had unprotected sex with anyone other than a regular partner who you are certain is unlikely to have Chlamydia.

Are you spreading chlamydia to partners without realising it ?

Find out HERE

FACT:  1 in 10 young people who are sexualy active have chlamydia-and they don’t know it  

There is a lot of confusion about the terms food intolerance and food allergy, and the differences between them. Many people speak about food allergy when their symptoms can sometimes indicate food intolerance.

Up to 45% of the UK population is affected by food intolerance according to Allergy UK, therefore more and more people need to be aware of the differences between food intolerance and food allergy in order to take the correct course of action.

Food intolerance also known as delayed onset food allergy is due to an inability to fully process a particular food, usually making the sufferer feel unwell. Symptoms can be slow to develop and can take hours or days to appear and it is rarely life threatening.

Food Intolerance (also known as ‘delayed onset food allergy’):

• Produces delayed chronic symptoms
• Is difficult to diagnose as offending foods can react hours days after they have been eaten
• Is rarely life-threatening
• Managed by measuring IgG antibodies

Food allergy is a rapid response by the body’s immune system to a particular food. In this type of reaction, the body’s immune system mistakes a food for an ‘invader’ often resulting in a rapid allergic reaction within minutes. This type of allergic reaction is commonly associated with nut allergies.

Food Allergy (also known as ‘classical allergy’):

• Produces acute distinctive symptoms, usually within seconds or minutes.
• In extreme cases, can be life-threatening.
• Reaction can occur with the tiniest trace amount of food
• Mediated by an IgE antibody reaction

What causes most food intolerances and food allergies?

People react differently to different foods. Food hypersensitivity can involve reactions from the body’s own immune system such as:

• Classical immediate reaction known as food allergy which is mediated by IgE antibodies.
• Coeliac disease which is a reaction to the gluten protein and is detected by measuring anti-tissue transglutaminase (tTGA) and anti-endomysium antibodies (EMA).
• Delayed onset food allergy or food intolerance which is detected by measuring IgG antibodies.

All three require different tests to identify them and different management. Food sensitivity can also arise from mechanisms that don’t even involve the body’s immune system. These include:

• Enzyme deficiencies such as lactose intolerance.
• Chemical sensitivities such as reactions to food additives e.g tartrazine (E102) and sunset yellow (E110).

Symptoms of food intolerance

Food intolerance is a condition with a mixture of symptoms and can be difficult to recognise and diagnose. Those affected often suffer for years without knowing the proper steps to take, unable to enjoy normal life and activities and in some cases, unable to work.

According to charity Food Intolerance Awareness, common symptoms that food intolerance can contribute to include:

 ”I’m a GP and to be honest, I would not think of food intolerance initially, but I think we should be more aware of food intolerance and get outpatients to take a test like YorkTest.”

ITV ‘This Morning’ Resident Doctor, Dr Chris Steele MBE

The treatment

The NHS acknowledges food intolerance and recommends food diaries and elimination diets as the preferred method of treatment. Those who have chronic symptoms and are concerned that food may be a contributory factor can sometimes get involved in taking lengthy blind elimination diets which can be limited by the fact that they require a high level of patient compliance. Furthermore, it is virtually impossible to test all the different combinations of food types that may be causing the problems.

Using the scientifically proven and precise ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) testing method, the YorkTest FoodScan 113 food intolerance test identifies raised levels of food-specific IgG antibodies. By identifying foods to which an individual has had a reaction, it is used to ‘fast track’ the elimination diet and challenge process. It can remove the guess work and therefore significantly speed up the whole process of diagnosing food intolerances.

With so many unregulated, scientifically inaccurate tests on the market, it is important to choose a food intolerance test that is backed by research, accreditations and endorsements. YorkTest has over 25 years in allergy and intolerance testing and has been at the forefront of food intolerance research which has resulted in our food intolerance testing service being the only one of its kind to endorsed by medical charity Allergy UK.

It is important to note that a validated food intolerance test such as the YorkTest FoodScan 113 is aimed at those with chronic symptoms, and therefore includes comprehensive aftercare support through professionally qualified Nutritionists, to aid dietary management. Some individuals can tolerate the presence of raised food-specific IgG levels without showing symptoms. For this reason we recommend that only those with symptoms use our food intolerance testing service. If you have any doubt on if you should take a test or not, take our free symptoms check to help you confirm your next step.

Acting on the results of the FoodScan 113 food intolerance test has produced impressive results for many chronic symptom sufferers over the years – see our testimonials section. A survey commissioned by Allergy UK of over 5,000 YorkTest customers found that over 75% people enjoyed symptom relief as a result of acting on their test results, 68% of which found that relief within three weeks!

Click here to find out more about the FoodScan 113 food intolerance test

“75% of people who have bought this test have felt better within just 3 weeks after removing the offending foods from their diets!”