&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #33cccc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Overview&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;Penicillium chrysogenum is a species of fungus commonly known as Penicillium notatum or Penicillium rubrum. It is the mold from which the antibiotic penicillin was originally isolated. Penicillium chrysogenum plays a significant role in the pharmaceutical industry due to its ability to produce &amp;beta;-lactam antibiotics, including penicillin, which are widely used to treat bacterial infections.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;IgE, or Immunoglobulin E, is a type of antibody that plays a central role in allergic reactions. When the immune system encounters allergens such as pollen, pet dander, or certain foods, it may produce IgE antibodies in response. These antibodies bind to mast cells and basophils, triggering the release of inflammatory substances like histamine, which causes allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, and swelling.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;Serum is the clear, straw-colored liquid portion of blood that remains after blood has been allowed to clot. It contains various proteins, hormones, electrolytes, and antibodies, including IgE. Serum can be analyzed in laboratory tests to assess the levels of different substances in the blood, including IgE levels, which can help diagnose allergic conditions such as asthma, eczema, and allergic rhinitis.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #33cccc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;WHAT IS IT USED FOR?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;Determining if there&#39;s an allergic reaction to Penicillium chrysogenum&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;Identifying the substance causing the allergic reactions&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;Spotting allergens:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;- Linked to allergic reactions or severe allergic episodes&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;- To confirm sensitivity before starting treatment&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;- To explore the exact cause of allergic reactions to insect venom, medications, or chemical allergens&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #33cccc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;METHOD NAME&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;Fluorescence&amp;nbsp;Enzyme&amp;nbsp;Immunoassay&amp;nbsp;(FEIA)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #33cccc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;AVAILABILITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;TBC&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #33cccc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;REPORTING NAME&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;Penicillium, IgE&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;Aliases-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #33cccc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ALIASES&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;Penicillium Chrysogenum&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;Penicillium Notatum&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;h3 id=&quot;SpecimenType-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #33cccc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SPECIMEN TYPE&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;Serum&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #33cccc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;TBC&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #33cccc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SPECIMEN REQUIRED&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;popover-info&quot;&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Collection Container/Tube:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Preferred:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Serum gel&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Acceptable:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Red top&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Submission Container/Tube:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;Plastic vial&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Specimen Volume:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;0.5 mL for every 5 allergens requested&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #33cccc;&quot;&gt;Collection Instructions:&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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