Food Sensitivity Panel

A food sensitivity panel is a simple blood test that screens for IgG antibody reactions across hundreds of common foods. This panel gives clients a starting point for conversations about diet, digestion, and everyday wellness.

Why Aurora Medical Spa Offers Food Sensitivity Testing

Aurora Medical Spa built its Wellness menu around the idea that looking and feeling your best starts from the inside. Alongside services such as B12 injections and hormone replacement therapy, the Food Sensitivity Panel provides clients with another tool for understanding how their bodies respond to daily habits. Aurora's wellness practitioners and nurse practitioners review every panel with clients, so results become part of a broader conversation rather than a standalone printout.

What Is a Food Sensitivity Panel?

A food sensitivity panel measures IgG antibody levels against a wide range of food antigens using a single blood draw. Aurora's panel screens up to 286 food antigens across categories, including:

Dairy and egg
Meat
Fish and seafood
Cereals and seeds
Nuts
Legumes
Fruits
Vegetables
Spices
Mushrooms
Novel foods
Coffee and tea

The test requires only one SST (yellow-top) tube of blood, collected during a brief in-office visit. A lab analyzes the sample and returns a detailed report showing IgG levels for each food category, which Aurora's team then reviews with the client.

Benefits of a Food Sensitivity Panel

Clients choose food sensitivity testing at Aurora Medical Spa for several reasons:

A single blood draw covers hundreds of foods at once, rather than testing items one at a time
Results arrive quickly, so clients don't wait weeks to start a conversation about diet
The report organizes foods by category, making patterns easier to spot and discuss
Findings can support a more structured approach to an elimination diet, guided by a provider
Testing pairs naturally with Aurora's other wellness offerings, including hormone and nutrient support

Understanding the Limits of Food Sensitivity Testing

IgG food sensitivity tests are different from IgE-based food allergy tests, and the two should not be confused. According to the Mayo Clinic, a true food allergy affects the immune system and can trigger severe or life-threatening symptoms, while a food intolerance typically affects only the digestive system and causes milder symptoms.

The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology has also stated that serum antibody tests are not appropriate for diagnosing a food allergy on their own, since the presence of antibodies alone does not indicate disease, and a thorough clinical history is still required. Aurora Medical Spa presents food sensitivity panel results as one piece of a wellness conversation, not as a stand-alone allergy diagnosis, and always encourages clients with allergy symptoms to seek evaluation from a board-certified allergist.

Are You a Candidate for a Food Sensitivity Panel?

Clients often request a food sensitivity panel after noticing recurring bloating, fatigue, skin flare-ups, or digestive discomfort that seems tied to certain meals. The panel is best suited to people who want a broad, organized starting point for identifying dietary patterns worth discussing with a provider.

The panel is a wellness screening tool, not a diagnostic test for food allergies. Anyone with a suspected food allergy, especially one involving hives, swelling, or breathing difficulty, should be evaluated by an allergist rather than relying on this panel alone.

Why Choose Aurora Medical Spa for Wellness Testing?

Aurora Medical Spa's wellness team includes nurse practitioners and wellness practitioners across its Missouri, Colorado, and Texas locations, several of whom hold dedicated Wellness Practitioner credentials. That means clients receive their food sensitivity results from a provider who can place the findings in the context of their broader health picture, not just a lab printout mailed to their door.

What to Expect Before, During, and After

Consultation and Sample Collection

The process starts with a short in-office visit. A member of the Aurora team draws a single SST tube of blood, which takes just a few minutes and requires no special preparation beforehand.

Results Timeline

Results are typically available within one to two business days. The report breaks down IgG levels by food category, flagging levels as low, intermediate, or highly elevated.

Reviewing Your Results

Once results arrive, an Aurora provider walks the client through the report, explains what the categories mean, and discusses which findings might be worth exploring further, such as through a temporary elimination diet.

Let’s Learn More About Your Body

Aurora Medical Spa's wellness team is available across its Missouri, Colorado, and Texas locations to walk clients through the food sensitivity panel process from start to finish. Schedule a consultation today to find out whether this testing fits your wellness goals.

FAQ Food Sensitivity Panel

Is a food sensitivity panel the same as a food allergy test?

How is the sample collected?

How long do results take?

What happens after I get my results?

Is a food sensitivity panel the same as a food allergy test?

No. A food sensitivity panel measures IgG antibodies and reflects the digestive system, while a food allergy test measures IgE antibodies and reflects the immune system's response to a potential threat.

How is the sample collected?

Aurora Medical Spa collects a single SST (yellow-top) tube of blood during a brief in-office appointment.

How long do results take?

Most clients receive results within one to two business days of their appointment.

What happens after I get my results?

An Aurora provider reviews the report with the client, explains the categories and IgG levels, and discusses possible next steps, such as a temporary elimination diet or further evaluation.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not replace a consultation with a licensed medical provider. Food sensitivity panel results reflect IgG antibody levels and are intended to support wellness conversations, not to diagnose food allergies or intolerances.

Sources

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, Food Allergy vs. Food Intolerance
Bock, S.A., AAAAI Support of the EAACI Position Paper on IgG4, Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 2010
Mayo Clinic, Food Allergy vs. Food Intolerance: What's the Difference?