Rhizopus nigricans (m11) IgE details
What Rhizopus nigricans (m11) IgE shows
Rhizopus nigricans, often called black bread mould, grows on bread, fruit and other decaying food, and in soil and compost. Its spores can be found both indoors and outdoors, especially in damp conditions. This test measures IgE antibodies specific to Rhizopus nigricans in your blood to check for allergic sensitization. A positive result can help explain respiratory symptoms such as a runny nose, sneezing or asthma flares around mouldy environments. A positive result shows sensitization, not necessarily allergy, and mould results are usually read alongside your symptoms and other mould allergens tested.
Tests that include Rhizopus nigricans (m11) IgE
This test measures the body's immune response to Rhizopus nigricans, a type of fungus, by checking the level of specific IgE antibodies in the serum. It's useful for identifying allergic reactions to this fungus.
- Rhizopus nigricans (m11) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to Rhizopus nigricans, the common bread mould, to check whether you are sensitized to this mould.
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