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Signs of IgE Food & Mold Allergies

Immediate food allergies can trigger several different symptoms. The reaction will commonly occur within a few minutes, though sometimes the response will develop gradually over a few hours. Common allergic symptoms to food:

• Tingling or itching in the mouth
• Hives, itching, or eczema
• Swelling of the lips, face, tongue, and throat or other parts of the body
• Wheezing, nasal congestion, or trouble breathing
• Abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting
• Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting
• Anaphylaxis

Common allergic symptoms to mold:

• Sneezing or coughing
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Itchy eyes, throat, and nose
• Congestion
• Wheezing 
• Headache
• Rash or hives
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Warm feeling in the neck or faceRecommended for

The IgE – Food & Mold immediate allergy panel is for people to understand if the food they are eating is triggering allergic reactions. We analyze 31 food allergens and 5 molds to cover the most common foodborne allergen reactions and beyond. Complete a symptom checklist to help find out if your symptoms may be related to immediate allergies.

• One simple blood draw to evaluate your IgE reactions.
• No scratch test with an allergen and no concern about severe reactions to determine your allergies.

• Signs of IgE Food & Mold Allergies

Immediate food allergies can trigger several different symptoms. The reaction will commonly occur within a few minutes, though sometimes the response will develop gradually over a few hours. Common allergic symptoms to food:

• Tingling or itching in the mouth
• Hives, itching, or eczema
• Swelling of the lips, face, tongue, and throat or other parts of the body
• Wheezing, nasal congestion, or trouble breathing
• Abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting
• Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting
• Anaphylaxis

Common allergic symptoms to mold:

• Sneezing or coughing
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Itchy eyes, throat, and nose
• Congestion
• Wheezing 
• Headache
• Rash or hives
• Nausea
• Dizziness

Warm feeling in the neck or face

Here are the answers to commonly asked questions about mold and food allergies and our food and mold allergy blood test.

What foods to avoid with a mold allergy.

If you have a mold allergy, foods that are high in mold should be avoided to limit symptoms. These include:

Sour cream
Buttermilk
Cheese
Pickles
Sauerkraut
Pickled onions
Capers
Mushrooms
Olives
Cured or smoked meats and fish
Sausages
Hot dogs
Jarred jams and jellies
Canned juices
Bread containing yeast
Salad dressing
Ketchup
Soy sauce
Wine
Beer
Dried fruit such as raisins, cranberries, dates, and figs

How dangerous is mold?

High mold exposure may cause allergic symptoms such as runny or stuffy nose, coughing, sneezing, watery eyes, wheezing, and headaches. Repeated mold exposure can make a person more sensitive to mold, leading to more severe reactions. Some molds produce mycotoxins that can cause serious illness.



What will my food and mold allergy test results tell me?

The blood test for mold and food allergies tests for 36 reactive allergens. The results provide insight into what foods and molds you are sensitive to so you know what to avoid to improve your health.



How accurate is the test?

Immuno Labs works with its own laboratory facility to provide a 100% accurate personal Bloodprint. Our modern, independent laboratory provides precise test results based on over 50 quality controls. We guarantee reliable results from every test.

IgE testing must be accurate and precise. Immuno Labs performs IgE panels on the best laboratory equipment available. We conduct our testing using fluorescent enzyme immunoassay (FEIA) that measures the concentration of circulating allergen-specific IgE antibodies in serum. This helps to identify specific allergic reactions and, when coupled with a history of exposure and allergic symptom development, may help identify allergic triggers. The testing process begins with the specific antigen being bound to a three-dimensional hydrophilic cellulose polymer, which can bind significantly more allergen than older disk methods. This substrate allows for increased antigen binding and improved sensitivity. Patient serum is mixed with the antigen-bound substrate, permitting antigen-specific patient IgE to complex. Next, the complexed substrate is mixed with an enzyme–IgE conjugate forming a secondary immune complex. Subsequently, a fluorogenic material is applied to the secondary immune complex, which results in the formation of a fluorescent secondary immune complex. Using a fluorometer, the fluorescence is read, and the quantification correlates with the quantity of patient IgE. Immuno Labs IgE testing demonstrates a very high specificity, high efficiency, and high sensitivity. The testing instrumentation we use has over 4,000 scientific articles, which shows its clinical value and why it is championed as “The Gold Standard” for in vitro IgE testing.

Immuno Labs offers the power of awareness, of knowing. An empowerment that enables you to change the way you feel, the way you think, how you see yourself and the world around you.

Lab results need to give more than insights. Our IgE panels provide allergen-specific recommendations to help you effortlessly take action and live allergy-free.