Allergen Profile, Mold

Labcorp Test Number: 062448

Test Details: Identifies allergic reactions to common molds, providing specific IgE antibody levels against a panel of mold allergens.

Specimen Type: Blood

Fasting: Not required

Turnaround Time: Results are typically accessible within 1-2 weeks.

This Lab Tests For:
Alternaria alternata: A common mold found in soil, plants, and indoor environments that can cause allergic reactions.

Aspergillus fumigatus: A type of mold that can be found in soil and decomposing plant matter. It is known to cause various diseases in humans, especially in immunocompromised individuals.

Aureobasidium pullulans: A ubiquitous mold found on plants, soil, and indoor environments. It is known to cause dermatitis and other allergic reactions.

Candida albicans: A type of yeast that is a normal part of the human body's microbiota but can cause infections if it grows uncontrollably.

Cladosporium herbarum: A common outdoor fungus that can also be found indoors, known to cause allergies and asthma.

Epicoccum purpurascens: A mold commonly found in soil and on plant debris, known to produce spores that can cause allergic reactions.

Fusarium proliferatum: A species of mold found in soil and associated with plants. It can produce mycotoxins and cause infections in humans.

Mucor racemosus: A fast-growing mold found in soil, digestive systems, and decaying vegetable matter, known to cause mucormycosis in immunocompromised individuals.

Penicillium chrysogenum: A mold found in indoor and outdoor environments, known for producing the antibiotic penicillin. It can cause allergic reactions in some individuals.

Phoma betae: A plant pathogen that affects beets and other crops, which can also produce allergenic spores.

Setomelanomma rostrata: A less commonly known mold that can be found in soil and plant debris.

Stemphylium herbarum: A type of mold found in soil and on plants, known to cause leaf spot disease in certain crops and allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.