What is the purpose of this test?
The IgE Molds (15 IgE Molds + Total IgE) - Serum - Genova Test Kitis designed to help detect mold allergies by measuring your immune system’s IgE antibody response to 15 common mold species. When your body reacts to mold, it produces IgE antibodies, which are linked to immediate allergic reactions such as sneezing, itchy eyes, coughing, wheezing, or skin rashes. These reactions can sometimes be severe and may contribute to chronic respiratory conditions like asthma or sinusitis. This test uses a serum blood sample to provide clear insight into which molds may be triggering your symptoms.
In addition to the 15 mold-specific IgE tests, this panel also measures total IgE levels, which show your body’s general allergic sensitivity. Elevated total IgE can suggest an overactive immune system that reacts to allergens more easily. By identifying both specific mold allergies and overall allergic activity, this test gives you and your healthcare provider the tools to develop a personalized plan to reduce exposure, manage symptoms, and improve your quality of life.
The IgE Molds (15 IgE Molds + Total IgE) - Serum - Genova Test Kit includes:
This mold allergy blood test measures IgE responses to the following 15 molds, all of which are commonly found in indoor and outdoor environments:
- Aspergillus fumigatus | Alternaria tenuis (Alternaria alternata)
- Candida albicans | Cladosporium herbarum | Curvularia lunata
- Epicoccum purpurascens
- Fusarium moniliforme
- Helminthosporium halodes
- Mucor racemosus
- Penicillium notatum | Phoma betae | Pityrosporum orbiculare
- Rhizopus nigricans
- Stemphylium botryosum
- Trichoderma viride
- Total IgE
Who should get this test?
The IgE Molds (15 IgE Molds + Total IgE) - Serum - Genova Test Kit may be helpful for people who:
- Experience chronic sneezing, coughing, or sinus congestion
- Have asthma, especially when worsened by humidity or musty environments
- Suffer from unexplained skin rashes or itching
- Live or work in buildings with water damage or visible mold
- Have seasonal allergy symptoms that don’t improve with typical allergy meds
- Want to confirm mold allergy triggers before starting allergy shots or treatment
- Are frequently exposed to damp or mold-prone environments
- Have a family history of mold allergies or allergic asthma
Benefits of the IgE Molds (15 IgE Molds + Total IgE) - Serum - Genova Test Kit:
- Identifies mold allergies: Checks for specific mold-related IgE responses to 15 common molds.
- Includes total IgE measurement: Helps assess your overall allergic sensitivity.
- Detects airborne mold triggers: Useful for understanding which indoor or outdoor molds may cause symptoms.
- Supports allergy treatment plans: Provides information that can help guide treatments like allergy shots, medication, or lifestyle changes.
- Improves air quality awareness: Helps you reduce mold exposure in your home, work, or school.
- Enhances symptom control: May improve breathing, skin health, and overall comfort.
- Backed by advanced testing: Uses high-quality lab analysis from Genova Diagnostics, a trusted leader in functional medicine testing.
- Simple sample collection:Requires just a basic blood draw from your doctor’s office or lab.
- Boosts long-term health: Reducing allergic load can lead to better immune balance and overall wellness.
Preparation:Ship collection kits Monday through Friday only. No fasting is required. For food antibody testing, patients should ideally eat a variety of foods for 2–3 weeks before the test—unless a food causes severe reactions—to help ensure accurate antibody detection. Recent food avoidance may lead to absent antibody responses. Some medications, including steroids, immunosuppressants, NSAIDs, and others, may affect results. If possible, take medications or supplements after collection, but consult your physician before making any changes.
Test Results:
14 business days once the lab receives the specimen. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.
