--- title: Alpha-Gal Allergy Test Test type: test id: alpha-gal url: "https://www.test-well.com/tests/alpha-gal-allergy-test" price_usd: 54.99 lab_fee_usd: 6 all_in_usd: 60.99 cpt: 86003 category: Allergy sample: Blood draw fasting_required: false results_in: "3–5 business days" labs: - Quest orderable: true reviewed_at: 2026-09-14 order_url: "https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=alpha-gal-allergy-test&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown" --- # Alpha-Gal Allergy Test Test > Tests for alpha-gal syndrome — a tick bite-induced allergy to red meat and mammalian products, measured from a standard blood draw. At TestWell it costs $54.99 plus a $6 lab fee, needs no fasting, and results post in 3–5 business days. Physician-authorized with no doctor's visit or insurance needed; draw at Quest. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Price | $54.99 + $6 lab processing fee per order ($60.99 all-in for this test alone) | | CPT code | 86003 | | Sample | Blood draw | | Fasting | Not required | | Results | 3–5 business days | | Labs | Quest Diagnostics | | Biomarkers measured | 1 | | Physician authorization | Included — no doctor's visit, referral or insurance needed | | Payment | Card, HSA or FSA; cash-pay only (no insurance billing) | ## What does the Alpha-Gal Allergy Test test tell you? Tests for alpha-gal syndrome — a tick bite-induced allergy to red meat and mammalian products. Alpha-gal syndrome is a potentially serious allergic condition triggered by the bite of the Lone Star tick. It causes the immune system to produce IgE antibodies against galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose, a sugar molecule found in most mammalian meat and products. Reactions typically occur 3 to 6 hours after eating red meat, pork, or dairy, making it difficult to identify without testing. Cases are rising rapidly across the southeastern and eastern United States. **Clinical use:** Allergy-specific IgE testing helps identify what your immune system is reacting to so you can avoid triggers, plan immunotherapy, and reduce symptoms. ## Who should order it? Anyone with recurrent allergy symptoms (rash, sneezing, GI distress, breathing difficulty) who wants to identify specific triggers without elimination diets or skin testing. ## Biomarkers measured - Alpha-Gal IgE ## Price by lab | Lab | Test price | All-in (with $6 fee) | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Quest Diagnostics | $54.99 | $60.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | Rhode Island is not served. Prices are identical online and in the lab; no draw fee or physician fee is added. ## How much does a Alpha-Gal Allergy Test test cost? A Alpha-Gal Allergy Test test costs $54.99 at TestWell — $60.99 all-in when ordered alone, because the $6 lab processing fee is charged once per order, with no draw fee or physician fee added. Ordered directly from the labs' own consumer sites, the same test lists at $125.00 at Quest Health and $149.00 at Labcorp OnDemand (list prices checked Sep 12, 2026). Hospital outpatient labs typically bill around $250.00 self-pay for the same test, and often more. With insurance, what you pay depends on your deductible and your plan's negotiated rate; TestWell's price is fixed before the draw and is HSA/FSA-eligible. | Where you order | Price | One test, all-in | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | TestWell (drawn at Quest or Labcorp) | $54.99 | $60.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order | | Quest Health (Quest Diagnostics' own site) | $125.00 | $125.00 | [list price checked 2026-09-12](https://www.questhealth.com/product/alpha-gal-syndrome-allergy-panel/13812M.html) | | Labcorp OnDemand (Labcorp's own site) | $149.00 | $149.00 | [list price checked 2026-09-12](https://www.ondemand.labcorp.com/lab-tests/alpha-gal-allergy-test) | | Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $250.00 | $250.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher | Lab test codes: Quest test code 10554 · Labcorp test no. 650001. ## How do you prepare? No fasting required. No special preparation needed. ## Related conditions - Allergic reaction (T78.40) - Allergic rhinitis (J30.9) ## Common questions about the Alpha-Gal Allergy Test test ### How long do Alpha-Gal Allergy Test results take? Most Alpha-Gal Allergy Test results are available in 3–5 business days after your specimen arrives at the lab. You'll get an email the moment results are ready, with everything viewable in your TestWell portal. ### What sample is collected for the Alpha-Gal Allergy Test? Blood draw. Sample is collected at a Quest, Labcorp, or BioReference patient service center near you, or via at-home phlebotomy where available. ### How much does the Alpha-Gal Allergy Test cost without insurance? On TestWell, the Alpha-Gal Allergy Test is $54.99. Quest Direct lists comparable tests at $89. Walk-in hospital labs typically bill $250 or more without insurance. Insurance is not required — pay one all-in price. ### Do I need to fast before the Alpha-Gal Allergy Test? No fasting required for the Alpha-Gal Allergy Test. No fasting required. No special preparation needed. ### Where can I get the Alpha-Gal Allergy Test done? The Alpha-Gal Allergy Test is available at Quest patient service centers nationwide. Order online at TestWell, pick your preferred lab, and we'll generate a digital requisition for the location closest to you. ## How to order 1. Add to cart: https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=alpha-gal-allergy-test&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown 2. Create an account or sign in, confirm your state and preferred lab, pay by card, HSA or FSA. 3. A licensed physician authorizes the order (usually within minutes); the requisition arrives by email. 4. Walk into any Quest Diagnostics patient service center — no appointment needed at most sites. 5. 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Review policy: https://www.test-well.com/reviewers/youmna-distefano-md Canonical page: https://www.test-well.com/tests/alpha-gal-allergy-test Machine-readable catalog: https://www.test-well.com/api/catalog.json · MCP server: https://www.test-well.com/mcp · Overview for agents: https://www.test-well.com/llms.txt Prices are cash-pay, in USD, and include physician authorization; every order adds one flat $6 lab processing fee. Educational content is not a diagnosis — discuss results with a clinician.