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Black Mold Allergy Testing: Stachybotrys IgE Blood Panels
IgE blood panels that screen for sensitization to Stachybotrys and other molds found in water-damaged buildings.
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Panels from $66.36 with promotional pricing (regularly $82.95); the broadest panel is $279.96 (regularly $349.95) at time of writing.
At a glance
Black mold allergy testing measures IgE antibodies to Stachybotrys, the mold commonly called black mold, alongside other species that thrive in damp, water-damaged buildings. It is designed for people with allergy-type symptoms who have found or suspect black mold at home and want to know whether they are sensitized. These blood panels identify allergic sensitivity; they do not measure mold toxicity or confirm mold in a building.
Best suited for
- People who have found visible black mold at home and want to know if they're sensitized to it
- Anyone with allergy-type symptoms that started or worsened after a leak, flood, or move into a damp building
- Renters and homeowners weighing remediation who want personal sensitivity data to discuss with their doctor
- People researching black mold who want measured, lab-based answers instead of alarmist speculation
What's included
Mast Cell Mold IgE Panel
IgE antibodies to common and toxic molds including Stachybotrys, Chaetomium, and Candida, 9 biomarkers
Expanded Mold Allergy Panel
IgE antibodies to 14 molds including Stachybotrys, Fusarium, and Trichoderma, 15 tests, 15 biomarkers
Complete Mold Allergy Panel
IgE antibodies to 6 common molds including Alternaria alternata and Aspergillus fumigatus
Mold Allergy Panel
IgE antibodies to 5 common mold allergens including Candida albicans and Mucor racemosus
TP - Mold Allergy Panel Expanded (IgE)
Expanded IgE mold profile, 11 tests, 11 biomarkers
The importance of testing
Stachybotrys is the dark-green to black mold most people mean when they say "black mold," and it tends to grow on chronically damp drywall, wood, and paper after leaks or flooding. If you have spotted it, or have persistent congestion, sneezing, itchy eyes, coughing, or wheezing in a water-damaged space, an IgE blood panel can show whether your immune system has become sensitized to it and to other molds that commonly grow alongside it.
It is worth being precise about what this testing does and does not do. IgE panels measure allergic sensitization: elevated levels are markers associated with mold allergy, not a measurement of mycotoxins in your body or of mold levels in your home. That precision matters, because much of what is written about black mold online is alarmist; a calm, data-first approach starts with knowing whether you are actually reactive.
Two of the panels on this page include Stachybotrys: the Mast Cell Mold IgE Panel, which covers common and toxic molds including Chaetomium and Candida, and the Expanded Mold Allergy Panel, which screens IgE responses to fourteen species. Results give you and your doctor a concrete basis for discussing avoidance, remediation priorities, and whether allergy therapy options are worth exploring, and repeat testing lets you track your sensitization profile over time.
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Order NowFrequently asked questions
Does this test detect black mold exposure or toxicity?
No, it measures IgE antibodies, which indicate allergic sensitization to Stachybotrys and other molds, not mycotoxin levels or the amount of mold in your home. Elevated results are markers associated with mold allergy and are best reviewed with your doctor alongside your symptoms and exposure history.
Which panels include Stachybotrys (black mold)?
Two panels on this page include Stachybotrys: the Mast Cell Mold IgE Panel, which screens common and toxic molds including Chaetomium and Candida, and the Expanded Mold Allergy Panel, which measures IgE responses to fourteen mold species.
Can I order black mold allergy testing without a doctor's visit?
Yes, these panels can be ordered directly online through the partner page without a prior doctor's appointment. After checkout you visit a local lab for a blood draw, and results are delivered to your secure online account to review with your own physician.
Is this testing available in every US state?
No. Direct-to-consumer lab testing is restricted or prohibited in New York, New Jersey, and Rhode Island, so residents of those states may be blocked at the partner's checkout. Most other US residents can order online and test at a nearby lab location.
What symptoms are associated with mold sensitivity?
Nasal congestion, sneezing, itchy or watery eyes, coughing, and wheezing are the symptoms most commonly associated with mold allergy, and they often persist indoors or in a specific building. If your results show elevated IgE to specific molds, discuss next steps, avoidance, air-quality changes, or therapy options, with your doctor.
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