LOINC long common name : Cladosporium sp IgE Ab [Units/volume] in Serum;
LOINC short name : Cladosporium IgE Qn;
LOINC description : Cladosporium, also known as Hormodendrum, is a common fungus associated with plants,
wood products, and leather goods. Cladosporium appears gray to black or very dark
green and may have a powdery appearance. The Cladosporium genus includes over 30 species.
It is the most commonly identified outdoor fungus and is a common mold allergen. The
tiny spores of these molds become airborne and may cause allergy symptoms to flare
up when inhaled by a person with sensitivity to mold allergens. Cladosporium are a
common cause of extrinsic asthma.;