What is the Mould and Fungal Panel?

The Mould and Fungal Panel is a blood test that measures allergen-specific IgE antibodies to clinically relevant moulds, yeasts, and fungi commonly associated with respiratory, skin, and systemic allergic symptoms.

Moulds, Yeasts & Fungi Tested

• Alternaria tenuis

• Aspergillus fumigatus

• Cladosporium herbarum

• Penicillium notatum

• Candida albicans

• Baker’s yeast

• Brewer’s yeast

Total Allergy Marker

• Total IgE

These organisms are commonly found in indoor damp environments, air conditioning systems, food production, and household surfaces, making them relevant for patients with chronic exposure.

Why do I need a Mould and Fungal Panel?

Exposure to moulds and fungi can trigger allergic symptoms that are often persistent, unexplained, or mistaken for infections. Symptoms may worsen in damp buildings or poorly ventilated spaces.

You may benefit from this test if you experience:

• Chronic nasal congestion or sinusitis

• Wheezing, cough, or asthma-like symptoms

• Eye irritation or itching

• Skin rashes or eczema

• Symptoms that worsen indoors

• Suspected mould exposure at home or work

• Poor response to standard allergy treatment

• Recurrent “flu-like” symptoms without infection

Benefits of the Mould and Fungal Panel

1. Targets common indoor mould allergens
   Focuses on fungi linked to damp environments.

2. Identifies IgE-mediated mould allergy
   Supports diagnosis of true allergic sensitisation.

3. Includes yeast allergens
   Useful for bakery, brewing, or food-industry exposure.

4. Blood-based and safe
   No allergen exposure during testing.

5. Supports asthma and respiratory assessment
   Mould is a common trigger for airway symptoms.

6. Includes Total IgE for context
   Helps interpret overall allergic tendency.

7. Suitable when skin testing is unsuitable
   Useful in eczema, antihistamine use, or anaphylaxis risk.

8. Guides environmental control strategies
   Helps target remediation efforts.

Step-by-step – how we offer Mould and Fungal Panel testing

Clinic-based testing (UK-wide)

• Choose your nearest UK clinic

• Attend your appointment

• Blood sample collected by a qualified clinician

• Sample sent to the laboratory for IgE analysis

At-home or hotel testing (+£60)

• A qualified phlebotomist visits your location

• Blood sample collected in a comfortable setting

• No clinic visit required

Both services are available UK-wide.

Your Mould and Fungal Panel results explained

Negative IgE results

No detectable IgE sensitisation to the moulds or fungi tested. IgE-mediated mould allergy is unlikely, though non-IgE reactions may still occur.

UK reference interpretation:

• Negative: <0.35 kUA/L

Low to moderate IgE sensitisation

Indicates immune sensitisation with variable symptom expression. Clinical correlation is essential.

UK reference interpretation:

• Positive: ≥0.35 kUA/L

High IgE levels

Suggests strong sensitisation and higher likelihood of clinically relevant mould allergy, especially with compatible symptoms.

UK reference interpretation:

• High: Significantly elevated IgE