Biomarker Reference · A. versicolor
Aspergillus versicolor (A. versicolor) is a clinical biomarker used in environmental-mould assessment. Aspergillus versicolor is a xerophilic mould species capable of growth on damp building materials, particularly gypsum board, cellulose insulation, and ceiling tiles. It is measured in 1 laboratory test on BiomarkersLabs.com.
Aspergillus versicolor is a xerophilic mould species capable of growth on damp building materials, particularly gypsum board, cellulose insulation, and ceiling tiles. It produces sterigmatocystin, a mycotoxin structurally related to aflatoxin, and has been isolated from water-damaged buildings associated with occupant complaints of respiratory and systemic symptoms.
Detection of A. versicolor in indoor dust samples indicates water intrusion or chronic moisture problems. Occupants of buildings with elevated A. versicolor may report upper-airway irritation, exacerbation of asthma, fatigue, and cognitive complaints; the species is a recognised marker of dampness-related health risk in indoor air quality investigations.
Reference ranges vary by laboratory and assay platform. Interpret in context of the issuing laboratory's stated range.
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