--- title: Food Allergy Panel Test type: test id: food-allergy-panel url: "https://www.test-well.com/tests/food-allergy-panel" price_usd: 150.99 lab_fee_usd: 6 all_in_usd: 156.99 cpt: 86003 category: Allergy sample: Blood draw fasting_required: false results_in: "5–7 business days" labs: - Quest orderable: true reviewed_at: 2026-09-14 order_url: "https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=food-allergy-panel&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown" --- # Food Allergy Panel Test > 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. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Price | $150.99 + $6 lab processing fee per order ($156.99 all-in for this test alone) | | CPT code | 86003 | | Sample | Blood draw | | Fasting | Not required | | Results | 5–7 business days | | Labs | Quest Diagnostics | | Biomarkers measured | 12 | | 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 Food Allergy Panel test tell you? Tests IgE antibodies to 12 common food allergens — peanut, walnut, milk, egg, wheat, soybean, shrimp, scallop, clam, codfish, corn, and sesame. 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. **Clinical use:** 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. ## Who should order it? 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). ## Biomarkers measured - Peanut IgE - Walnut IgE - Milk IgE - Egg White IgE - Wheat IgE - Soybean IgE - Shrimp IgE - Scallop IgE - Clam IgE - Codfish IgE - Corn IgE - Sesame IgE ## Price by lab | Lab | Test price | All-in (with $6 fee) | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Quest Diagnostics | $150.99 | $156.99 | 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 Food Allergy Panel test cost? 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 2026-09-12](https://www.ondemand.labcorp.com/lab-tests/food-allergy-test) | | Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $400.00 | $400.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher | Lab test codes: Quest test code 2813. ## How do you prepare? No fasting required. Do not take antihistamines for 7 days before if possible (consult your doctor first). ## Related conditions - Food allergy (T78.1XXA) - Anaphylaxis (T78.2XXA) - Atopic dermatitis (L20.9) - Eosinophilic esophagitis (K20.0) ## Common questions about the Food Allergy Panel test ### What's the difference between food allergy and food sensitivity? True food allergies are IgE-mediated immune reactions (hives, swelling, anaphylaxis) — this panel tests for those. 'Food sensitivities' marketed as IgG tests are not scientifically validated; AAAAI specifically recommends against IgG food panels. Use IgE for real allergy diagnosis. ### How much does a food allergy panel cost without insurance? TestWell charges $150.99 — vs $249 at Quest Direct and $400-$1200 at allergists' offices. ### Do I need to fast? No fasting required. Antihistamines don't affect blood IgE results (unlike skin testing where they must be stopped). ### What's the CPT code? 86003 (per allergen) × number of allergens tested. Our panel covers 88 allergens, billed as a panel for HSA/FSA reimbursement. ### Can children take this test? Yes — blood allergy panels are often preferred in children with severe eczema who can't tolerate skin testing. No age minimum from a draw perspective, though most allergists wait until at least 6 months old for meaningful interpretation. ### If a result is positive, is it definitely an allergy? Not necessarily — positive IgE indicates sensitization, not clinical allergy. Some people have positive IgE and eat the food without reaction. Correlate with clinical history; severe positive results may warrant oral food challenge with an allergist before lifelong avoidance. ## How to order 1. Add to cart: https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=food-allergy-panel&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. Results post to your TestWell portal in 5–7 business days with reference ranges and flags. ## Related - [Alpha-Gal Allergy Test](https://www.test-well.com/tests/alpha-gal-allergy-test) — $54.99 - [Latex Allergy Test](https://www.test-well.com/tests/latex-allergy-test) — $39.99 - [Seafood & Shellfish Allergy Test](https://www.test-well.com/tests/seafood-shellfish-allergy) — $114.99 - [Tree Nut & Peanut Allergy Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/tree-nut-peanut-allergy) — $122.99 - [Tryptase](https://www.test-well.com/tests/tryptase-test) — $71.99 - [All Allergy tests](https://www.test-well.com/tests/category/allergy) - [Full test directory](https://www.test-well.com/tests/directory) --- Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD (Medical Reviewer, TestWell); last reviewed 2026-09-14. Review policy: https://www.test-well.com/reviewers/youmna-distefano-md Canonical page: https://www.test-well.com/tests/food-allergy-panel 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.