5 Reasons Why People ChooseThe Premium Allergy Test

Specific IgE blood testing is widely used by healthcare professionals
as part of allergy assessment. Results should always be considered
alongside symptoms and clinical history because a positive IgE result
indicates sensitisation, which may not always mean a person experiences
symptoms when exposed.

Sources:

• Clinical review: Diagnostic Approach to IgE-Mediated Food Allergy
  

Yes. Specific IgE blood testing is a clinically recognised method
used within allergy assessment pathways. The NHS explains that allergy
investigations may include blood testing, while NICE guidance recommends
serum-specific IgE testing as one option when assessing suspected
IgE-mediated allergies alongside clinical history.

Sources:

• NHS — Allergies
• NICE — Food Allergy Diagnosis & Assessment
  

An allergy and an intolerance are different types of reactions within
the body. A food allergy involves the immune system and can trigger
symptoms after exposure to even a small amount of an allergen.
IgE-mediated allergies occur when the immune system produces
Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies against a specific substance, which
can lead to allergic symptoms.

A food intolerance does not usually involve the immune system in the
same way and is often linked to difficulty processing certain foods.
Intolerance symptoms are generally associated with digestion and may
depend on the amount consumed.

The NHS explains:

“A food intolerance is difficulty digesting certain foods and having an
unpleasant physical reaction to them.”

and explains that unlike allergies, food intolerance:

• does not involve the immune system
• is not the same as a food allergy

Allergy UK explains:

"That food allergy involves the immune system reacting to a food,
whereas food intolerance does not involve the immune system in the same
way."

Our Premium Allergy Test measures specific IgE antibodies across 174
food and environmental allergens, helping identify potential allergic
sensitisation. It is designed specifically for allergy investigation and
is different from food intolerance testing.

Sources:

• NHS — Food Intolerance
• Allergy UK — Food Allergy vs Food Intolerance
  

Yes. Advances in laboratory testing mean a small blood sample can now
be collected conveniently at home and sent to a laboratory for
analysis.

The Check My Body Health Premium Allergy Test includes everything you
need to collect your sample at home. Your sample is analysed using
advanced specific IgE allergy testing technology, measuring your immune
response against 174 food and environmental allergens, with secure
online results and professional support available after testing.

For many people, accessing allergy testing through traditional
healthcare routes may involve appointments, referrals and waiting times
before specific allergens are investigated. Our home-to-lab allergy test
provides a fast and convenient way to access comprehensive IgE allergy
insights without unnecessary delays, helping you take the next step in
understanding your symptoms sooner.

Your results include access to a virtual consultation with a registered
dietitian, helping you understand your report, discuss potential
triggers and consider practical next steps.

Sources:

• NHS – Blood Testing Information
• NHS – Allergies
  

The best allergy test depends on your symptoms and what you want to
investigate.

When choosing an allergy test, important factors include:

✔ Clinically recognised testing method
✔ Number of allergens analysed
✔ Laboratory quality standards
✔ Clear results reporting
✔ Professional support after testing

The Check My Body Health Premium Allergy Test has been designed to
provide one of the UK’s most comprehensive home allergy testing options,
measuring 174 food and environmental allergens using specific IgE
technology with professional support included.