Northridge, CA
A 39-year-old female asked:
Hi, i've been exposed to black mold. what steps do i take to get a text for biotoxins in my bloodstream thanks!
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Glenn Burnsanswered
Emergency Medicine 21 years experience
No test : While some molds make a "mycotoxin", there is no test to see if you were exposed. When patients have symptoms of black mold exposure, it's an allergic reaction and not a poisoning. For almost all patients ever exposed, it's not a problem that needs to be concerned about.
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