Brussels sprouts (f217)0469
Brussels sprouts – a vegetable from the cabbage family, rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. The test helps to determine the presence of an allergic reaction to the product.
Allergy to Brussels sprouts can cause symptoms ranging from mild to severe in hypersensitive individuals, including tingling, swelling, abdominal pain, nausea, itching, breathing difficulties, and even anaphylactic shock. The test helps detect the level of IgE antibodies responsible for the allergic reaction and supports timely diagnosis and patient condition monitoring.
- Diagnosis of allergic reactions to Brussels sprouts.
- Assessment of sensitization level and risk of allergy development.
- Monitoring therapy effectiveness.
- Evaluation of sensitization level after allergen avoidance.
- Assessment of immune system status.
FEIA (Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay), ImmunoCAP (Solid-phase Immunofluorescence) – quantitative determination of sensitization level to the allergen.
Please note that the research method and reference values may vary depending on the equipment and test systems used.
- 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.