Mold Allergy Panel

This test detects IgG4 antibodies against molds commonly found on cheese (such as Penicillium species). IgG4 antibodies suggest chronic or repeated exposure to cheese mold allergens. This test may be relevant for food workers, cheese makers, or people with occupational mold exposure. Elevated IgG4 can indicate an allergic or hypersensitivity response. Testing is typically ordered when investigating occupational allergies or food-related allergic symptoms.

Stachybotrys chartarum is a mold that can grow in damp indoor environments. This test detects IgA antibodies—immune proteins your body produces in response to exposure to this mold. Elevated IgA antibodies suggest current or recent exposure to Stachybotrys, often from water-damaged buildings or poor ventilation. This test may be ordered if you suspect mold exposure or experience respiratory symptoms linked to indoor air quality problems.

This test detects IgG antibodies against molds commonly used in cheese production (such as Penicillium roqueforti in blue cheese). IgG antibodies indicate past or ongoing exposure to cheese molds, which can trigger allergic or hypersensitivity reactions in sensitive individuals. Elevated cheese mold-specific IgG may cause symptoms including respiratory reactions, gastrointestinal upset, or systemic inflammation when consuming affected cheeses. This test helps identify mold allergies contributing to food reactions and guides dietary choices. People with mold sensitivities or repeated reactions after eating certain cheeses benefit from this testing.

This test measures IgG antibodies to Penicillium notatum, a common mold that grows on food and in damp environments. IgG antibodies indicate past or ongoing exposure to this mold. Elevated levels may suggest either environmental mold exposure or, in some cases, a mold-related sensitivity or allergy. This test is useful for individuals with chronic respiratory symptoms, unexplained allergies, or suspected environmental mold sensitivity. It helps identify whether mold exposure is contributing to health issues and can guide recommendations for environmental remediation and medical management.

This test specifically measures IgG4 antibodies to Penicillium notatum mold. IgG4 is a subclass of IgG antibodies that may indicate chronic or repeated exposure to mold antigens. Elevated IgG4 levels can be associated with allergic responses to environmental molds and may correlate with mold-related health issues like hypersensitivity pneumonitis or chronic allergic responses. This specialized test provides more detailed immune information than general IgG testing, helping clinicians assess the nature and severity of mold sensitivity and guide environmental and therapeutic interventions.

This test detects IgG antibodies against Cladosporium herbarum, one of the most abundant molds in outdoor and indoor environments. IgG antibodies indicate past or chronic mold exposure and sensitization. Unlike acute allergic reactions, IgG-mediated responses may cause chronic symptoms like persistent congestion, cough, or fatigue. A positive result suggests significant mold exposure requiring home assessment and environmental remediation.

This test detects IgG antibodies against Stachybotrys chartarum (black mold), a fungus found in water-damaged buildings. Unlike IgE antibodies which indicate allergic reactions, IgG antibodies suggest past or ongoing exposure to this mold. Some people exposed to Stachybotrys experience health symptoms, though scientific evidence linking this mold to specific illnesses remains limited. This test may be ordered in cases of suspected mold exposure or when investigating potential indoor air quality problems. Results should be interpreted with clinical symptoms and environmental findings.

This test detects IgE antibodies to molds commonly found in aged cheeses, indicating an allergic response. A positive result suggests potential allergy to cheese molds, which could cause symptoms ranging from itching or swelling of the mouth to severe reactions. Mold allergies from cheese are relatively uncommon but important to identify. This test helps confirm suspected mold allergies and guides dietary choices, particularly regarding blue cheese, aged cheddar, and other mold-ripened varieties.