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The Full Spectrum Allergy Panel tests IgE antibodies against 285 environmental and food allergens from a single blood draw. This is not a limited panel that tests 20 or 40 common triggers. It covers dairy, seafood, meats, eggs, grains, nuts, seeds, legumes, fruits, vegetables, spices, tree pollens, grass pollens, weed pollens, molds, dust mites, animal danders, insect venoms, and more. Powered by the allergE+ platform using multiplex ELISA with nano-bead technology, which blocks cross-reactive determinants to reduce false positives and deliver clinically accurate results. One draw. One mL of serum. Results in approximately 3 business days.
This panel identifies true IgE-mediated allergies across every major allergen category: foods (dairy, seafood, meats, grains, nuts, fruits, vegetables, legumes, spices), environmental triggers (tree, grass, and weed pollens, molds, dust mites), animal danders (cat, dog, horse, and 9 others), and insect venoms (bee, wasp, fire ant, cockroach). If something is triggering your immune system, this panel finds it.
A standard blood draw collects 1 mL of serum. No fasting required. No skin pricks. No scratch tests. The sample is analyzed using multiplex ELISA with nano-bead technology, which measures IgE antibodies for each of the 285 allergens while blocking cross-reactive determinants that cause false positives on standard panels. Results are typically available within 3 business days of the lab receiving your sample.
Most allergy blood tests check 20 to 80 allergens and still produce false positives from cross-reactivity. This panel tests 285 allergens using technology specifically designed to eliminate that problem. Your provider reviews your results in context, identifies your true triggers, and connects findings to an actionable plan. Lincoln Park clinic or telehealth statewide. One draw covers everything.
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No fasting is required for the Full Spectrum Allergy Panel. No special preparation is needed. You do not need to stop taking antihistamines or other allergy medications before the test (unlike skin prick testing, which requires medication washout). The blood draw is performed at our clinic at 2117 N Halsted St in Lincoln Park, Chicago, and takes approximately 5 minutes. Only 1 mL of serum is needed for the full 285-allergen analysis. For patients outside Chicago, we can order your draw at a lab center near you.
The Full Spectrum Allergy Panel measures IgE antibodies against 285 specific allergens. IgE is the antibody class responsible for true allergic reactions, the type that cause hives, swelling, respiratory symptoms, anaphylaxis, and the classic allergy responses most people think of when they hear the word "allergy." This is not a food sensitivity test (which measures IgG) and should not be confused with one. IgE testing identifies true immune-mediated allergic reactions.
Dairy & Milks: Cow milk, goat milk, sheep milk, camel milk, mare milk
Seafood & Fish: Salmon, tuna, cod, mackerel, herring, swordfish, carp, shrimp, brown shrimp, black-tiger shrimp, crab, lobster, oyster, scallops, mussel, squid, venus clam, thornback ray
Meats & Poultry: Beef, chicken, turkey, pork, lamb, rabbit
Eggs: Egg white, egg yolk
Grains & Cereals: Wheat, barley, oats, corn, rice, buckwheat, spelt, millet, rye, quinoa
Nuts & Seeds: Peanut, almond, cashew, pecan, hazelnut, pistachio, walnut, brazil nut, macadamia, sesame, poppy seed, sunflower seed, pumpkin seed, hemp
Legumes: Soy, chickpea, lentils, white bean, pea, lupine seed
Fruits: Apple, avocado, banana, blueberry, cherry, grape, olive, orange, peach, pear, strawberry, fig, kiwi, mango, papaya, muskmelon, tomato
Vegetables: Carrot, celery, garlic, onion, potato, paprika
Spices & Other: Mustard, anise, caraway, oregano, parsley, fenugreek, baker's yeast, latex
Tree Pollens (18+): Mountain cedar, acacia, cottonwood, elm, walnut tree, alder, Arizona cypress, Italian cypress, silver birch, beech, mulberry, paper mulberry, European ash, date palm, hazel, London planetree, sugi tree, tree of heaven
Grass Pollens (5+): Perennial ryegrass, timothy grass, bahia grass, bermuda grass, common reed grass
Weed Pollens (9+): Ragweed, mugwort, pigweed, nettle, Russian thistle, lamb's quarters, wall pellitory, annual mercury, ribwort
Molds (5+): Cladosporium herbarum, aspergillus fumigatus, alternaria alternata, penicillium notatum, malassezia sympodialis
Dust Mites (7): American house dust mite, European house dust mite, blomia tropicalis, acarus siro, glycyphagus domesticus, lepidoglyphus destructor, tyrophagus putrescentiae
Animal Danders (12+): Cat, dog, horse, rabbit, guinea pig, mouse, cow, goat, sheep, rat, pig, djungarian hamster
Insects & Venoms: American cockroach, German cockroach, honey bee venom, paper wasp venom, common wasp venom, fire ant venom, pigeon tick, house cricket, mealworm, migratory locust
Other: Weeping fig, anisakis simplex, lactoferrin
Standard IgE blood tests use conventional ELISA methods that are susceptible to cross-reactive determinants (CRDs). CRDs are carbohydrate structures found on many plant-derived allergens that can bind IgE antibodies nonspecifically, producing false positive results. This means a standard allergy panel might tell you that you are allergic to 15 foods when you are actually allergic to 3, with the other 12 results driven by cross-reactivity rather than true clinical allergy. That kind of inaccuracy leads to unnecessary dietary restrictions, patient anxiety, and clinical decisions based on bad data.
The allergE+ platform from Access Medical Labs uses multiplex ELISA with nano-bead technology that specifically blocks cross-reactive determinants during the assay. This means the IgE binding measured in your results reflects your true immune response to each specific allergen rather than nonspecific carbohydrate cross-reactivity. The practical result: fewer false positives, more clinically meaningful results, and a provider review conversation that focuses on your actual triggers rather than noise in the data.
Results are typically available within 3 business days after the lab receives your sample. Your provider reviews the full 285-allergen report, identifies your confirmed IgE-mediated triggers across both food and environmental categories, and schedules a review consultation (in-person or telehealth) to walk through the findings. The review focuses on which triggers are clinically significant, which are mild sensitizations worth monitoring, and what to do about each one: dietary modifications, environmental avoidance strategies, OTC or prescription antihistamine guidance, or referral to an allergist for immunotherapy evaluation if indicated.
For patients already working with Better Med Spa on wellness, peptide, or hormone protocols, allergy findings can connect directly to other clinical concerns. A patient with chronic inflammation (elevated hs-CRP on a blood panel) who discovers multiple IgE food triggers has a clear, actionable link between their diet and their inflammatory markers. A patient with persistent gut issues considering Calm Within (KPV) or VIP therapy benefits from knowing whether food allergies are contributing to their GI inflammation before starting a peptide protocol.
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285 IgE allergens tested from a single blood draw. Food. Environmental. Animal. Insect. The allergy test that leaves nothing out. $500 at Better Med Spa.
If you have been tested for allergies before, you probably had one of two experiences. Either you sat in an allergist's office while someone pricked your skin 20 to 40 times and read the reactions, or your doctor ordered a blood panel that tested a handful of common triggers. Both approaches have limitations. Skin prick testing requires you to stop antihistamines for days in advance, can only test a limited number of allergens per session, and the results are influenced by skin conditions, medications, and subjective interpretation of wheal size. Standard IgE blood panels typically test 20 to 80 allergens and are prone to false positives from cross-reactive determinants, which are carbohydrate structures on plant allergens that bind IgE nonspecifically and produce results that look like allergies but are not.
The Full Spectrum Allergy Panel at Better Med Spa in Lincoln Park, Chicago, solves both problems. It tests 285 environmental and food allergens from a single 1 mL blood draw, with no skin pricks, no medication washout, and no limitations on how many triggers can be assessed at once. The test uses Access Medical Labs' allergE+ platform with multiplex ELISA and nano-bead technology that blocks cross-reactive determinants, delivering clinically accurate IgE results with fewer false positives than standard methods. Results come back in approximately 3 business days.
The Full Spectrum Allergy Panel measures IgE antibodies. IgE is the antibody class that drives true allergic reactions: the type that cause hives, throat swelling, respiratory distress, anaphylaxis, eczema flares, and classic allergy symptoms. When your immune system produces IgE against a specific food or environmental trigger, you have a true allergy to that substance.
This is fundamentally different from IgG food sensitivity testing, which measures a different antibody class that many immunologists consider a normal response to food exposure rather than a marker of clinical intolerance. IgG panels have been widely marketed in the wellness space, but the clinical significance of IgG food reactions is debated in the medical literature, and many professional allergy organizations do not recommend IgG testing for food allergy diagnosis. At Better Med Spa, we use IgE testing because it measures the immune mechanism that actually drives allergic disease. If you want to know what your body is truly allergic to, IgE is the right antibody to measure.
Patients with unexplained allergic symptoms. Chronic congestion, recurring hives, persistent eczema, unexplained throat tightness, seasonal symptoms that don't align with a single pollen season, or GI symptoms after eating that you can't pinpoint to a specific food. If you have been managing symptoms with antihistamines without ever identifying what you are reacting to, this panel provides the answers.
Patients who have outgrown their last allergy test. Allergies change over time. New sensitivities develop, and old ones can resolve. If your last allergy test was 5 or more years ago, your trigger profile may have shifted significantly. Patients in their 30s, 40s, and 50s often develop new environmental or food allergies that were not present in their 20s. The Full Spectrum panel provides a current, comprehensive update.
Patients with suspected food allergies who want definitive answers. If you are avoiding foods based on guesswork, an elimination diet that was never confirmed with testing, or an IgG sensitivity panel of uncertain clinical significance, the Full Spectrum Allergy Panel gives you IgE-confirmed data on 150+ food allergens. You may discover that some foods you have been avoiding are safe, and that the actual trigger is something you never suspected.
Patients managing chronic inflammation or gut issues. Undiagnosed food allergies are a surprisingly common contributor to chronic low-grade inflammation, GI distress, and immune system activation. For patients at Better Med Spa who have elevated hs-CRP on their Elite Performance or Executive Longevity Panel, or who are pursuing gut-focused peptide protocols like Calm Within (KPV) or VIP, identifying and eliminating IgE food triggers can remove a significant source of inflammatory load that no peptide can override.
Parents who want to screen children for allergies. The Full Spectrum panel requires only a standard blood draw (1 mL of serum), making it suitable for children who cannot tolerate the discomfort or medication washout required for skin prick testing. A single draw covers 285 allergens with 3-day results.
Patients new to Chicago. Different regions expose you to different pollen, mold, and environmental allergens. If you have recently moved to the North Side from another city or climate and are experiencing new allergy symptoms, the Full Spectrum panel identifies your specific triggers in the Chicago environment so you can manage them proactively rather than reactively.
Allergens tested: 285 (environmental + food)
Antibody class: IgE (true allergy)
Technology: Multiplex ELISA with nano-bead CRD blocking (Access Medical Labs allergE+ platform)
Sample required: 1 mL serum (standard blood draw)
Fasting required: No
Medication washout: No (antihistamines do not need to be stopped)
Turnaround: ~3 business days after lab receipt
Includes: Blood draw at 2117 N Halsted St (or mobile draw order) and provider review of results
Lab certifications: CLIA Certified, CAP Accredited, ISO 15189, COLA Accredited
Pricing is all-inclusive. No separate draw fee. No separate consultation fee for results review. The $500 covers the complete 285-allergen IgE panel, the blood draw, and a provider review where your results are interpreted and connected to an actionable plan.
Method: Blood draw (IgE, multiplex ELISA with nano-bead CRD blocking)
Allergens: 285
Medication washout: None required
False positive risk: Reduced (CRD blocking technology)
Turnaround: ~3 business days
Method: Skin pricks with allergen extracts
Allergens: Typically 20-50 per session
Medication washout: Required (stop antihistamines 5-7 days before)
False positive risk: Moderate (skin condition and medication dependent)
Turnaround: Same day (visual reading)
Method: Blood draw (conventional IgE ELISA)
Allergens: Typically 20-80 depending on panel ordered
Medication washout: None required
False positive risk: Higher (no CRD blocking)
Turnaround: 5-10 business days
Method: Finger prick, mail-in sample
Allergens: Typically 20-40
Medication washout: Varies
False positive risk: Variable (no standardized CRD blocking)
Turnaround: 1-3 weeks
The Full Spectrum Allergy Panel is a cash-pay service at Better Med Spa. It is not submitted to insurance. This allows your provider to order the full 285-allergen panel without insurance limitations on which allergens can be tested. At $500 for 285 allergens with nano-bead accuracy and 3-day results, it provides significantly more breadth and precision than the typical insurance-covered allergy panel.
Approximately 3 business days after the lab receives your sample. The blood draw at our Lincoln Park clinic takes about 5 minutes. Your provider contacts you to schedule the results review once the report is ready.
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