The short answer
Food Allergy Panel measures Peanut IgE, Walnut IgE and Milk IgE plus 9 more from a standard blood draw. At TestWell it costs $150.99 plus a $6 lab fee, needs no fasting, and results post in 5–7 business days. Physician-authorized with no doctor's visit or insurance needed; draw at Quest.
Hospital Lab
$400
cash pay
Other Labs
$200
+ lab fees
TestWell
$150.99
+ $6 lab fee
The Food Allergy Panel tests for IgE antibodies to 12 of the most common food allergens: peanut, walnut, cow's milk, egg white, wheat, soybean, shrimp, scallop, clam, codfish, corn, and sesame. IgE-mediated food allergies can cause reactions ranging from hives and swelling to anaphylaxis. This panel helps identify specific food triggers so you can avoid them. For broader tree-nut coverage (almond, cashew, pecan, pistachio and more), see the Tree Nut & Peanut Allergy Panel. Note: this tests for true allergies (IgE-mediated), not food sensitivities or intolerances, which involve different immune mechanisms.
IgE blood-allergy screen across 88+ common food allergens (dairy, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, shellfish, fish). The standard blood-based alternative to skin-prick testing.
Anyone with suspected food allergy symptoms (hives, swelling, GI distress, anaphylaxis), eczema-prone children, before introducing high-allergen foods to infants with family history, or unable to undergo skin testing (severe eczema, antihistamine use).
Sample Type
Blood draw
Fasting
Not required
Results In
5–7 business days
Performed At
Quest
12 biomarkers tested
Your Food Allergy Panel results will include values for each of the 12 biomarkers tested, along with reference ranges. Results are reviewed by a licensed physician before being released to your secure portal.
If any values fall outside the normal range, your report will include guidance on what that may mean and recommended next steps. You'll receive an email notification when your results are ready, typically within 5–7 business days.
Typical reference range layout
Lab reports show where your value sits relative to established reference intervals—your physician interprets this in context for you.
No fasting required. Do not take antihistamines for 7 days before if possible (consult your doctor first).
A Food Allergy Panel test costs $150.99 at TestWell — $156.99 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 closest equivalent lists at $209.00 at Labcorp OnDemand (list prices checked Sep 12, 2026; see the notes on how the products differ). Hospital outpatient labs typically bill around $400.00 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) | $150.99 | $156.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order |
| Labcorp OnDemand (Labcorp's own site) | $209.00 | $209.00 | Allergen lists differ slightly · list price checked Sep 12, 2026 |
| Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $400.00 | $400.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher |
25% less than the lower lab-direct list price, for the same draw at the same lab. Lab test codes: Quest test code 2813. Competitor prices are read from the linked public pages and re-checked regularly; the labs' sites may add taxes or change prices without notice.
Compare more: Quest Diagnostics price list · Labcorp price list · Quest vs Labcorp · Lab test price checker
Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD · Last reviewed September 2026
TestWell Price
$150.99
+ $6 lab processing fee at checkout
No insurance needed · HIPAA compliant
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