Mushroom, f212

The fungus can rarely cause food allergy symptoms in sensitized people. Fungal components can cause allergic symptoms if inhaled, swallowed, or in contact with the skin.

While respiratory allergies are thought to be caused by spores, allergic reactions after ingestion are associated with other parts of the fungus.

The prevalence of allergy to fungus is unknown. Food allergies can be very minor (1%), but can be as common as allergies to pollen and mold (10-30% of allergy sufferers).

Reports of allergies to mushrooms are very rare, which may indicate either that reactions to this particular mushroom are rare, or that reactions were rare because until recently this mushroom was rarely used in food.

Determination of specific IgE in human blood to - Fungus, f212, shows the body's reaction to a given allergen.

Analysis method: ImmunoCAP method (Immunofluorescence in the solid phase)

Units of measurement: kU/l

Biomaterial for analysis: venous blood