Many companies claim they can identify allergies from a hair sample – however, their claims are unfounded by science.
Not only are ineffective hair tests a waste of money, a false positive might mean you cut out food that is nutritious and that you enjoy, or avoid spending time in parks and around pets. Meanwhile, a false negative could lead you to continue eating food or being exposed to environmental triggers that causes pain and discomfort.
IgE is a type of antibody – immune response – formed when people have an allergic reaction. It’s a key indicator of an allergy and is only found in blood, not hair samples.
Like all our home testing kits, the YorkTest Food Allergy Test is easy-to-use and you’ll only feel a slight scratch or pinch when taking your sample, so don’t worry if you’re nervous about needles. All samples are processed by fully-trained and qualified scientists in our state-of-the-art laboratory, so you can be confident your result is highly accurate. This is what sets YorkTest apart from other home test providers.