Pleurotus ostreatus Ab.IgE
Detects IgE antibodies against oyster mushroom to identify mushroom allergy.
Why This Biomarker Matters
Positive results confirm oyster mushroom allergy. This test guides dietary avoidance of mushrooms and enables appropriate treatment planning for allergic reactions.
Understanding Your Results
Normal Range
0.35 k[IU]/L
Overview
This test measures IgE antibodies against oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus), a commonly consumed edible mushroom. Elevated IgE indicates a mushroom allergy, meaning your immune system reacts to oyster mushroom proteins. Mushroom allergies can cause oral itching, swelling, or more severe allergic reactions. This test helps identify mushroom allergies in people experiencing allergic symptoms after mushroom consumption, enabling dietary avoidance and appropriate medical management of allergic reactions.
Technical Information (LOINC Codes)
Standardized laboratory codes for this biomarker
7517-6PrimaryAvailable Lab Tests
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