Note: This is a test kit that will be mailed to you and requires a blood draw.
Fasting Required: Yes 8-10 Hours
Specimen: Blood
It is your responsibility to arrange the blood draw for your kit.
Special Instructions: Ship to lab Monday-Thursday only.
Specimens must be received in the lab within 24 hours of collection.
Freezer brick must be frozen a minimum of 8 hours before shipping.
Samples must be frozen a minimum of 2 hours prior to shipping. Keep samples frozen until ready to ship.
Interfering factors to the antibody test: Glucocorticosteroids (e.g. oral prednisone and/or steroid metered-dose inhaler), chemotherapy, immunosuppressive medications.
Non-interfering factors to the antibody test: antibiotics, antihistamines, and antidepressants.
Test may be inaccurate if the patient has liver damage or HIV infection.
Results: 10-14 Business Days
Note: Result turn around times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.
Description:
Test for patients with suspected environmental allergies specific to molds.
Symptoms due to mold allergy are often expressed when experiencing a current exposure to mold or symptoms can develop after the exposure.