| WHO*Allergen |
|
|
| Designation |
Related Allergen |
Benefit of Test |
| Der f |
Dust mite
(Dermatophagoides farinae) |
Der f measures the dust mite, Dermatophagoides
farinae. Der f is found in most homes in the United States. |
| Bla g |
Cockroach
(Blattella germanica) |
Bla g measures the amount of German cockroach
allergen in the home. German cockroach is very prevalent throughout
the United States. |
| Can f |
Dog
(Canis familiaris) |
Can f measures the amount of dog allergen in
the home. |
| Fel d |
Cat
(Felis domesticus) |
Fel d measures the amount of cat allergen in
the home. |
| Alt a |
Mold
(Alternaria alternata) |
Alt a measures the amount of Alternaria alternata in
the home (a common outdoor mold also found indoors).
|
| Asp f |
Mold
(Aspergillus fumigatus) |
Asp f measures the amount of Aspergillus fumigatus in
the home (a common indoor and outdoor mold).
|
| Pen n |
Mold
(Penicillium notatum) |
Pen n measures the amount of Penicillium notatum in
the home (a common indoor and outdoor mold).
|
| Cla h |
Mold
(Cladosporium herbarum) |
Cla h measures the amount of Cladosporium herbarum in
the home (a common indoor and outdoor mold).
|
|
All listed allergen levels are measured by an enzyme-linked
immunoassay (ELISA) using a polyclonal antibody specific to the
respective allergen.
* World Health Organization. |
