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Corn, g202

Zea mays is an annual herb consisting of four subspecies: domesticated corn (ssp. Mays ), the wild ancestor of ssp. parviglumis and wild taxa of ssp. the Mexican and subspecies huehuetenangensis. After rapid geographical dispersal over the past few centuries, corn is now grown worldwide as one of the most important cereal crops worldwide and is a source of income for many populations in developing countries.
Pollen produced by Z. mays can cause hay fever, asthma and conjunctivitis in sensitized people.

The determination of specific IgE in human blood to - Corn, g202, shows the body's reaction to this allergen.

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

Units of measurement: kU/l

Biomaterial for analysis: venous blood