Cheese is a dairy product made from raw or pasteurized milk of various types. In mold-ripened cheeses, different species of fungi participate during maturation, forming the characteristic flavor and texture. IgE sensitization to moldy cheese is known, which can cause allergic reactions related to diet or occupational exposure.
The test detects sensitization to a mixture of cheeses made from cow’s milk (Camembert, Brie, Gorgonzola) and sheep’s milk (Roquefort). Mold in cheeses is formed by fungi Penicillium camemberti, P. candidum, P. roqueforti, which influence the product’s texture and flavor. Allergic reactions to cheeses from sheep and goat milk are known and may differ from reactions to cow’s milk. Cross-reactivity with other fungal allergens, including Aspergillus and Penicillium species that can grow on spoiled products, is also possible.
FEIA (Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay), ImmunoCAP (Solid-phase Immunofluorescence) – quantitative determination.
Please note that the research method and reference values may vary depending on the equipment and test systems used.