# Mussel

> This test measures the level of specific antibodies in your blood that react to proteins found in mussels. It helps determine if your immune system views mussels as a threat, which is useful if you experience symptoms like hives, swelling, or stomach trouble after eating shellfish. This testing helps distinguish a specific allergy to mussels from other types of shellfish allergies or food sensitivities. However, a positive result does not predict how severe a future allergic reaction might be.

- Labcorp code: 602719
- Category: [Allergies & Sensitivities](https://app.picardo.health/labs/tests/allergies-sensitivities.md)
- Price: shown at checkout, before payment.
- Blood draw: free at a Labcorp location, or $75.00 at home.
- Order link: https://app.picardo.health/labs/order?tests=602719&ref=assistant

## About ordering

A licensed physician reviews every order before any test is run, and results arrive in the person's Picardo account. Ordering is open to adults 18 and over in the US, except New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Massachusetts, Hawaii and Maine. General health information, not medical advice.