What is the reference range for Candida albicans-specific IgE?

The standard reference range for Candida albicans-specific IgE is <0.35 kU/L negative; 0.35–0.69 equivocal; ≥0.70 positive.. Reference ranges vary by laboratory and assay platform — interpret in context of the issuing laboratory's stated range.

Which tests measure Candida albicans-specific IgE?

Candida albicans-specific IgE is measured in 2 tests on BiomarkersLabs.com, including Allergy Mold Panel, Complete, Allergy Panel 11, Mold Group.

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What does the Candida albicans-specific IgE test measure?

Q: What is Candida albicans-specific IgE?

Candida albicans is a commensal yeast of human mucosa (gut, oropharynx, vagina) and a facultative pathogen. Unlike environmental moulds, exposure is primarily endogenous. IgE to Candida allergens can develop in atopic individuals, though its clinical relevance in respiratory allergy is less clear than for dermatological or mucosal disease. Cross-reactivity with other fungi has been described.

Q: Why is Candida albicans-specific IgE measured?

Candida-specific IgE is occasionally positive in polysensitised atopic patients but does not typically drive isolated respiratory allergy. Elevated IgE may correlate with chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis or atopic dermatitis in some patients. Interpretation requires clinical context; many positive results reflect cross-reactivity or asymptomatic sensitisation rather than causative allergy.

Q: Which tests measure Candida albicans-specific IgE?

Candida albicans-specific IgE is measured in 2 tests on BiomarkersLabs.com, including Allergy Mold Panel, Complete, Allergy Panel 11, Mold Group.

Candida albicans-specific IgE (Candida IgE) is a clinical biomarker used in environmental-mould assessment. Candida albicans is a commensal yeast of human mucosa (gut, oropharynx, vagina) and a facultative pathogen. It is measured in 2 laboratory tests on BiomarkersLabs.com.

Reference Range: <0.35 kU/L negative; 0.35–0.69 equivocal; ≥0.70 positive.
Units: kU/L, IU/mL
Measured In: 2 tests
Category: —

Functional medicine optimalLow or undetectable in most individuals. Elevated IgE does not establish causality and should not be over-interpreted in the absence of controlled challenge or clear temporal association with symptoms.

What is Candida albicans-specific IgE?

Candida albicans is a commensal yeast of human mucosa (gut, oropharynx, vagina) and a facultative pathogen. Unlike environmental moulds, exposure is primarily endogenous. IgE to Candida allergens can develop in atopic individuals, though its clinical relevance in respiratory allergy is less clear than for dermatological or mucosal disease. Cross-reactivity with other fungi has been described.

Why is Candida albicans-specific IgE measured?

Candida-specific IgE is occasionally positive in polysensitised atopic patients but does not typically drive isolated respiratory allergy. Elevated IgE may correlate with chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis or atopic dermatitis in some patients. Interpretation requires clinical context; many positive results reflect cross-reactivity or asymptomatic sensitisation rather than causative allergy.

Reference ranges

Standard reference: <0.35 kU/L negative; 0.35–0.69 equivocal; ≥0.70 positive.
Functional medicine optimal: Low or undetectable in most individuals. Elevated IgE does not establish causality and should not be over-interpreted in the absence of controlled challenge or clear temporal association with symptoms.
Units: kU/L, IU/mL

Reference ranges vary by laboratory and assay platform. Interpret in context of the issuing laboratory's stated range.

Tests that measure Candida albicans-specific IgE

2 tests on BiomarkersLabs.com include this biomarker.

BML-ENV-003Comprehensive

Allergy Mold Panel, Complete

Candida albicans-specific IgE reference range in this test: <0.35 kU/L negative; 0.35–0.69 equivocal; ≥0.70 positive.

BML-ENV-005Comprehensive

Allergy Panel 11, Mold Group

Candida albicans-specific IgE reference range in this test: <0.35 kU/L negative; ≥0.35 kU/L positive, class-graded.

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