This test requires a blood draw, so please ensure you can refer to a phlebotomist in the clients area before you order this test.
(Nordic Laboratories accepts no cost or claims related to any phlebotomy services in the event of sample rejection or failure for any reason. By ordering this, or any test requiring phlebotomy services, you accept any inherent risk and any associated costs.)
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Expanded Mold Immunoreactivity panel contains items that are temporarily unavailable due to a supply chain issue. This panel will now consist of 15 IgE molds, 16 IgG molds, and 7 IgA molds.
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Tests 16 of the most prevalent molds - confirm exposure, allergy and sensitivity
IgA: Recent exposure
IgE: Mold Allergy
IgG: Mold sensitivity/exposure
Mold allergy and sensitivity is more prevalent due to our environment and other toxic exposures. People who suffer from allergies may be more sensitive to mold. Other susceptible populations may include asthmatics, children and infants, the elderly, or individuals with existing respiratory conditions or weakened immune systems.
The spores of mold fungi are common causes of inhalant allergy. Asthma or respiratory tract symptoms are often signs of mold allergy or exposure. Molds are commonly found in moist damp areas such as basements, trashcans, plant soil and woodpiles. Mold colonies are often seen growing on the surface of moist foods such as bread, cheese and jam.
We consume fungi from moldy foods or from the actual food manufacturing process. A range of different fungi is used in this process in a variety of ways, such as the making of cheese or fermented products. Yeast is used is the process of making wine or beer, vinegar and bakery products. Asthmatics who are sensitive to inhaled mold spores can experience urticaria (hives), angioedema (swelling) and cardiac symptoms after consuming substances containing yeast or mold.Avoiding all exposure to mold may not be possible. However, the risk of mold exposure may be limited by identifying problem molds through this serum blood test.
Overview
Analytes Tested:
Alternaria alternata
Aspergillus fumigatus
Aureobasidium pullulans
Candida albicans
Chaetomium globosum
Epicoccum purpurascens
Cladosporium herbarum
Fusarium proliferatum
Mucor racemosus
Penicillium chrysogenum
Phoma betae
Rhizopus nigricans
Setomelanomma rostrata
Stachybotrys atra
Stemphylium herbarum
Trichoderma viride
Practical
This test requires a blood draw, so please ensure you can refer to a phlebotomist in the clients area before you order this test.
(Nordic Laboratories accepts no cost or claims related to any phlebotomy services in the event of sample rejection or failure for any reason. By ordering this, or any test requiring phlebotomy services, you accept any inherent risk and any associated costs.)
Test Type:
Blood draw - serum
DO NOT CONSUME any heavy meals prior to the blood draw.
Procedure:
Draw 4ml of venous blood into SST
Let the tube stand at room temperature for a minimum of 30 minutes to activate the clotting mechanism
Place the tube in centrifuge and spin for 15 minutes at 3200 rpm
Place the SST tube into the plastic tube holder and put inside bio-hazard bag