What you get
The lab reads the sugar structures on antibodies in the blood sample, called IgG glycans, and reports them as an age, with 4 indexes GlycanAge labels inflammation, immune protection, vascular resilience, and stress and recovery. GlycanAge says the lab is CLIA certified and does not name it.
- Sample
- Finger prick at home, posted back in a prepaid envelope
- Results in
- 3 to 4 weeks
- Lab
- “CLIA-certified laboratory”, not named
Source: glycanage.com, checked 19th October 2026.
What GlycanAge claims
The maker’s own words about accuracy, and what the page offers to back each one. Nothing here is checked against the science; it says only whether a study is named.
“Our in-day measurement precision is ±1 year, providing the granularity needed to see the results of lifestyle interventions.”
What backs it, on the page
GlycanAge's own data: the page says “We have analyzed more than a quarter of a million samples”. No named study or link is given.
“Validated tests, including GlycanAge, are supported by research linking their markers to aging and health outcomes at a population level.”
What backs it, on the page
No named study on the page, which also says “Most of that evidence is observational”. The site has a publications page.
“IgG glycans are the only biomarker that accurately reflects chronic inflammation”
What backs it, on the page
Nothing cited on the page. It says “Backed by 30+ years of research” without naming a study.
Sources: glycanage.com, glycanage test and glycanage.com, “our science”, checked 20th October 2026.
After your results
- Reviewed by
- A 1:1 call with a GlycanAge specialist is included. The page does not say whether specialists are clinicians.
- Retest
- Plans to test every 3, 6 or 12 months, “Cancel anytime”. The page says to retest “Every 6-12 months”.
Sources: glycanage.com, checked 19th October 2026; glycanage.com, shop, checked 20th October 2026.
Where to buy it in the UK
18 clinics sell this test, most with a consultation. Each price is the clinic’s, as published, and may include a consultation. In alphabetical order.
Bespoke Medical Aesthetics
Colchester
BooshTOX
Wolverhampton
CLNQ Life
Manchester
Dr Kathryn Bell
Chippenham
Dr Michael O'Gorman Clinic
London (Marylebone)
Dr Shilpa Dave Private GP
Teddington
Eira Clinics
Hove
Elixir Aesthetiq
London (Harley Street) and Edgware
Regenesis Clinics
Hale, Altrincham
The HVN
London (Knightsbridge)
Each clinic’s own pages, checked 20th October 2026. Clinics with a listing on this site link to it; the rest link to the clinic’s own page.
Sources
- The maker’s pages
- glycanage.com, glycanage test
- Checked
- 19th and 20th October 2026