Blueberry (f288)1591
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Blueberry is a beneficial berry similar to bilberry, containing a unique complex of vitamins. It is widely used in nutrition due to its health benefits.
FEIA (Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay), ImmunoCAP (Solid-phase Immunofluorescence) – quantitative determination of sensitization level.
- Diagnosis of allergic reactions to blueberry.
- Assessment of sensitization level and risk of allergy development.
- Monitoring the effectiveness of ongoing therapy.
- Evaluation of sensitization level after allergen avoidance.
- Assessment of immune system status.
- Blood should be drawn in the morning on an empty stomach or 4 hours after eating.
- Drinking plain still water is allowed.
- Do not smoke for 30 minutes before the test.
- For children under 1 year – no food 30-40 minutes before the test; for children 1-5 years – 2-3 hours fasting.
Blueberry has low allergenicity but may cause food allergy symptoms in sensitive individuals. Cross-reactivity is possible with other fruits of the Vaccinium genus, sometimes mistakenly called cranberry. A lipid transfer protein (LTP) has been identified, which cross-reacts with LTPs from other foods such as peach, apricot, cherry, raspberry, grape, chestnut, hazelnut, corn, barley, asparagus, carrot, and lettuce.