Individual test · Labcorp 602681

Glycyphagus domesticus

This test measures the level of specific antibodies in your blood that react to Glycyphagus domesticus, a type of storage mite often found in pantries and damp areas. It helps determine if this specific mite is a trigger for allergy symptoms like sneezing, itchy eyes, or asthma flare-ups. This information helps distinguish allergies caused by storage mites from those caused by common house dust mites or other environmental triggers. However, a positive result indicates sensitization and does not predict the severity of a future allergic reaction by itself.