OBJECTIVE: To review and summarize current evidence regarding the proper role of
immunoassays in clinical assessments of exposure to fungi and health effects related to
fungal exposure. DATA SOURCES: We reviewed relevant scientific investigations and
previously published reviews concerning this topic. STUDY SELECTION: The authors'
clinical, laboratory, and public health experiences were used to evaluate relevant data for
scientific merit. RESULTS: Testing to determine the presence of IgE to specific fungi may be …