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Dr. Peter McCullough recently put out a public Substack post and video telling people they can order a quantitative anti‑spike antibody test through LabCorp OnDemand, read a set of numeric thresholds he published, and then follow what he calls a “spike detox” — including a product sold by The Wellness Company. That’s the news. It sounds helpful on the surface: test, know your numbers, detox. But the headline claim needs scrutiny before you hand over your credit card or start dosing yourself on supplements.
What Dr. McCullough is telling the public about spike protein and antibody tests
McCullough lays out specific ranges for the Roche/LabCorp anti‑spike antibody test and what he says those numbers mean: under 1,000 U/ml = very low; 1,000–5,000 U/ml = symptoms could be related; over 5,000 U/ml = “spike likely circulating”; 10,000–25,000 U/ml = “very high risk” for heart, clotting, neurologic problems and even cancer. He also points people to LabCorp OnDemand as a way to order the test directly and points them to a commercial product called the “Ultimate Spike Detox” tied to his protocol.
What the public‑health experts and the science actually say
Here’s the sober part: major public‑health agencies and clinical societies warn that antibody tests are not validated to measure individual immunity or to predict the kinds of clinical risks McCullough lists. Quantitative antibody numbers vary by assay and by when the sample was taken. Some scientific studies have found tiny amounts of spike fragments in the blood of a few people after infection or, rarely, after vaccination — but those findings are small, complex, and don’t justify sweeping claims about heart attacks or cancer. In short: antibody titers are a rough lab value, not a crystal ball.
Mind the commercial tie: testing advice that leads to a product
It’s perfectly fine for doctors to share ideas, but this situation has a clear commercial angle. The testing recommendations dovetail neatly with a product sold by The Wellness Company under the banner of McCullough’s protocol. That creates an obvious conflict: when a specific test is pushed and a specific supplement is offered as the fix, readers should ask whether they’re getting medical guidance or a sales pitch dressed up as medicine. A little skepticism is healthy — call it the conservative way of protecting your wallet and your health.
So where does that leave you? If you’re worried about symptoms, see a trusted clinician who will interpret labs in context. If you’re curious about ordering a lab test yourself, ask LabCorp or your doctor what the test actually measures and whether a physician order is needed. Don’t let catchy thresholds or slick ads dictate medical choices. Regulators and medical societies should press for clear evidence when numbers are used to sell a treatment plan. Until then, treat dramatic claims about “spike detox” the way you should treat any miracle cure: with caution, questions, and a healthy dose of common sense.
