Lab test

Mucor Racemosus Allergy Test - Mold Allergy

A Mucor racemosus-specific IgE blood test measures antibodies the immune system may produce against spores of the mold Mucor racemosus.

Typical price

From $49

Results

1-3 business days

Preparation

See preparation notes below

Sample

Blood draw or sample collection at a local center

A Mucor racemosus-specific IgE blood test measures antibodies the immune system may produce against spores of the mold Mucor racemosus. It is a screening tool for suspected mold allergy, not a diagnosis on its own. Mucor racemosus is primarily a soil fungus but can sometimes be found in damp indoor environments. Clinicians may order it when nasal, eye, or respiratory symptoms occur around soil or damp spaces, or when reviewing a mold allergy panel.

• Mucor racemosus mold spore-specific IgE IgE antibodies directed against Mucor racemosus mold spores; used to assess sensitization to this mold allergen.

• Nasal, eye, or respiratory symptoms around soil or decaying plant material
• Symptoms in damp or moldy indoor spaces
• Known mold sensitivity when component-level testing is desired
• Evaluation as part of a mold or environmental allergy panel

• No fasting is required for most IgE allergy tests
• Tell the provider about antihistamines and other medications that may affect interpretation
• A single blood draw is collected; no special preparation is needed

Results are reported as a level of Mucor racemosus mold spore-specific IgE, often described as negative, low, moderate, or high. An elevated level may indicate sensitization to Mucor racemosus spores, but it does not confirm that this mold is causing symptoms and is not a test for infection. A negative result does not completely rule out allergy. Discuss results with a healthcare provider.

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