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Helminthosporium Halodes Allergy Panel
A blood test that measures IgE antibodies to Helminthosporium halodes mold spores to help identify a mold allergy linked to grains, grasses, and textiles.
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Order Helminthosporium Halodes: Mold Allergy Test- Typical turnaround
- 1-3 business days
- Starting price
- From $49
- Results
- Confidential, online
Quick answer
This test detects IgE antibodies that react to Helminthosporium halodes, a mold found on cereal grains, grasses, and textile materials. It is used when respiratory or skin symptoms suggest mold sensitivity. A healthcare provider interprets the finding with the exposure history and other allergy results.
What this test measures
Helminthosporium halodes is a mold species that grows on plant material, including cereal grains, grasses, and fabrics stored in damp conditions. Its spores become airborne and can trigger allergic rhinitis, coughing, or skin symptoms in sensitive people. The test measures specific IgE antibodies produced against the mold.
Only a serum sample from a routine blood draw is needed, and testing can be performed at any time of year. Laboratories report Helminthosporium halodes-specific IgE, total IgE, and a reactivity class. Mold panels often include related species such as Alternaria, Cladosporium, and Aspergillus so a clinician can see the broader sensitization pattern.
People order this test when symptoms persist indoors, in damp buildings, or around stored grain and textiles, or when a mold allergy panel is being assembled. Because mold exposure is widespread, the result is interpreted alongside the home, work, and seasonal exposure history.
- Helminthosporium halodes-specific IgE antibody
- Total serum IgE
- IgE reactivity class for Helminthosporium halodes
- Alternaria alternata IgE cross-reactant
- Cladosporium herbarum IgE cross-reactant
- Aspergillus fumigatus IgE cross-reactant
- Penicillium chrysogenum IgE cross-reactant
- Mold mix IgE when included in the panel
Why people order this test
- Evaluate respiratory symptoms in damp indoor environments
- Assess mold sensitivity around stored grains or textiles
- Distinguish mold allergy from pollen or dust triggers
- Add a specific mold marker to an allergy panel
- Support environmental control planning with a clinician
How to prepare
No fasting is required, and the sample can be collected at any time. A venous blood draw is performed at a laboratory. Follow the collection instructions provided by the laboratory.
Understanding your results
Results are generally reported within one to three business days. A detectable IgE level indicates sensitization to this mold, and a healthcare provider interprets it together with symptoms and exposure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is this mold commonly found?
It is associated with cereal grains, grasses, and textiles, especially in damp storage conditions.
Can mold allergy symptoms be year-round?
Yes. Indoor mold exposure can cause persistent symptoms regardless of the outdoor season.
Does this test cover other molds?
It targets Helminthosporium halodes, while related mold markers can be included in a broader panel.
Do I need to be exposed before testing?
No. The test measures circulating antibodies and does not require recent exposure.
What sample is required?
A small venous blood sample collected at a laboratory.
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Order online and visit a collection site near you, or choose a mail-in kit. No referral and no insurance required.
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