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Mold Spores Allergy Test Panel: Tests 5 Common Types in Massachusetts
This page explains the mold spores allergy test panel: tests 5 common types, what it measures, and how to order it. This blood test checks for allergic antibodies to five common mold spores that can trigger sneezing, coughing, and other respiratory symptoms.
Lab requirements in Massachusetts
Here is what you need before ordering and completing the Mold Spores Allergy Test Panel: Tests 5 Common Types in MA. Review each item and confirm the details with the collection lab.
- Physician's order
- Included. A physician's order is required for lab testing and is provided for you by our partner's physicians — no referral from your own doctor is needed.
- Fasting
- Fasting is required for this test — follow the collection lab's instructions.
- Preparation
- No special preparation is typically required, but follow any instructions provided by the collection lab. This may include avoiding certain medications or fasting, depending on the lab's…
- Sample & visit
- A blood and/or urine sample is collected; the visit usually takes about 10 minutes.
- Identification
- Bring the lab requisition form from your account. The collection lab may also ask for a government-issued photo ID.
- Turnaround
- 1-3 business days
- Availability
- Our partner lab does not serve ND, RI, NY, NJ, MD or HI. Confirm availability for your location with the collection lab.
Before you go
- Order your test before visiting a lab, then use the requisition form in your account.
- Print the requisition form, or fax it to the lab directly from your account.
- No scheduling is needed — visit the collection lab during its normal business hours.
- A blood and/or urine sample is collected; the visit usually takes about 10 minutes.
- Bring a government-issued photo ID in case the lab requests it.
- Results are posted to your secure account within 1–3 business days.
Requirements are summarized from our partner lab's published policies. Preparation and availability can change — confirm current instructions with the collection lab before your visit.
What this test is
The Mold Spores Allergy Test Panel is a blood test that measures immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies to five specific molds: Alternaria tenuis, Aspergillus fumigatus, Candida albicans, Cladosporium herbarum, and Mucor racemosus. It helps identify whether a person's immune system reacts to these molds.
What it measures
- Alternaria tenuis IgE — reflects allergic sensitization to this common outdoor mold
- Aspergillus fumigatus IgE — reflects allergic sensitization to this mold found in soil and decaying matter
- Candida albicans IgE — reflects allergic sensitization to this yeast-like fungus
- Cladosporium herbarum IgE — reflects allergic sensitization to this mold often found indoors and outdoors
- Mucor racemosus IgE — reflects allergic sensitization to this mold commonly found in soil and decaying vegetation
What the test involves
A healthcare professional collects a small sample of blood from a vein in your arm using a standard blood draw. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for analysis.
Why it is often ordered
A clinician may order this panel when a person has ongoing allergy-like symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, or wheezing that could be related to mold exposure. It can help confirm whether mold is contributing to those symptoms.
Preparation
No special preparation is typically required, but follow any instructions provided by the collection lab. This may include avoiding certain medications or fasting, depending on the lab's guidelines.
How results are reported
Results are reported as a numerical level for each mold-specific IgE, often alongside a qualitative interpretation such as negative, low, moderate, or high. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, so your clinician will interpret your results in the context of your symptoms and history.
Before you go
- Whether any medications you take could affect the test results
- If fasting or other preparation is required
- How and when you will receive your results
Cities
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