Stachybotrys chartarum/atra (RGm24) IgE
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Serum
Requires fasting: No
Phlebotomy required
Details
Stachybotrys chartarum/atra is a mold that has been implicated in a variety of illnesses associated with water-damaged buildings. Stachybotrys requires cellulose as a growth substrate and is usually found on building materials composed of cellulose (e.g. ceiling tiles and wallboards). Individuals who respond to exposure to mold antigens by producing specific IgE may exhibit allergy symptoms when subsequently re-exposed to spores from mold.
- Stachybotrys chartarum/atra (RGm24) IgE
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
This test checks for allergic reactions to a specific type of mold, Stachybotrys chartarum/atra, often found in water-damaged buildings. This mold grows on materials like ceiling tiles and wallboards because they contain cellulose, which the mold uses for growth.
- Sneezing
- Itchy, watery eyes
- Runny or blocked nose
- Difficulty breathing
- Skin rash or hives
What type of sample is required for this test?
A small blood sample is needed.
2–5 business days
Blood Draw Options with Fullscript
Fullscript offers several convenient phlebotomy options to complete your lab testing:
Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC)
- Location: Visit a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
- Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
- Collection Instructions:
- Bring a valid ID.
- Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
- Check-in: Scan the QR code from your confirmation email or follow kiosk instructions.
- More Info: Quest Diagnostics blood draw guide
Getlabs Mobile Phlebotomy
- Location: Sample collection at your home or office.
- Cost: $85 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Availability: Available in most locations – enter your ZIP code during checkout to confirm.
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here through your Fullscript account.
- Collection Instructions:
- Have your digital or printed requisition form and valid ID ready.
- Your phlebotomist will contact you by phone to coordinate arrival.
- More Info: Getlabs blood draw guide
- Preferred Specimen(s): 0.3 mL serum
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: 0.15 mL
- Collection Instructions: NA
- Transport Container: Transport tube
- Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: 14 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 30 days
- Reject Criteria:
- Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
