Mold Allergy Panel Test
A mold allergy panel test measures allergy-related antibodies to a set of common molds in a blood sample. Clinicians use these markers to help evaluate whether the immune system reacts to specific molds as part of a broader allergy assessment.
About this panel
Molds are a group of fungi found both indoors and outdoors, and some people's immune systems respond to them by producing allergy-related antibodies. A mold allergy panel measures these antibodies against several molds at once, giving a clinician a way to see which, if any, a person shows sensitivity to.
The panel is done with a routine blood draw at a Quest patient service center. A phlebotomist collects a sample from a vein, usually in the arm, and the sample goes to the laboratory.
Who might consider this panel?
- People who look into a mold allergy panel are often trying to make sense of ongoing symptoms that seem to flare in certain places or seasons
- a damp basement, an old building, or times of year when outdoor mold is more common.
- Others have a personal or family history of allergies and want to explore specific triggers with a clinician.
Test details
| Quest code | 92170 |
|---|---|
| Methodology | Immunoassay |
| Sample type | 1.5 mL serum |
| Collection | Quest patient service center |
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Additional details
What this panel looks at
The panel looks at allergy-related antibodies the immune system may make in response to specific molds. Testing several molds together lets a clinician see a pattern of sensitivities rather than checking one mold at a time. The result reflects how the immune system responds, not how much mold is present in any particular environment.
Sensitivity and symptoms are not the same thing. A person can show antibodies to a mold and feel fine, or have clear symptoms with a more complicated picture, which is why a clinician interprets these markers next to a person's real-world experience.
How it is often used
Clinicians commonly consider a mold allergy panel when someone's symptoms point toward environmental triggers and they want to explore which molds the immune system reacts to. The results can help a clinician and patient talk through patterns — for example whether reactions line up with damp settings or particular seasons — and decide together whether further evaluation is worthwhile. The panel is one input into that conversation, not a standalone answer.
Order online and a physician order is included — no doctor's visit and no insurance needed. Your sample is collected at a Quest Diagnostics patient service center.
Laboratory results should always be interpreted by a licensed clinician who knows your health history. This page is information about a test, not medical advice.
Frequently asked questions
What does a mold allergy panel measure?
It measures allergy-related antibodies to a set of common molds in a blood sample. These markers help a clinician evaluate whether the immune system reacts to specific molds.
Does a positive result mean mold is making me sick?
Not on its own. A measurable antibody response signals sensitivity, but many people carry antibodies without symptoms. A clinician connects the result to a person's history and surroundings to make sense of it.
Does this test measure mold in my home?
No. It measures the immune system's antibody response to molds, not the amount of mold in a building. Checking an environment for mold is a separate, non-medical assessment.
How is the sample collected?
Through a routine blood draw at a Quest patient service center. A phlebotomist takes a small sample from a vein in the arm and sends it to the laboratory for analysis.
Do I need to prepare?
No preparation instructions are listed for this test, though people follow any instructions their ordering clinician provides.
Can I get the Allergy Mold Panel Complete test without a doctor's visit or insurance?
Yes. The $365 cash price includes an independent physician's order, so no referral is needed, and insurance is never involved.