Chumiza (Italian millet) (f56)1602
Proso millet (Italian millet) is a cereal that was cultivated in prehistoric Europe. The plant grows from 30 to 100 cm tall and contains grain with a high percentage of indigestible fiber due to the seed coat. Proso millet is not related to wheat and is often grown because of its rapid maturation.
FEIA (Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay), ImmunoCAP (Solid-phase Immunofluorescence) – quantitative determination.
- Diagnosis of allergic reactions.
- 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.
Studies have not found clinically significant cross-reactivity between millet and other cereals such as barley, corn, oats, wheat, or grass pollen. Although IgE antibodies may be detected to these cereals, this has no clinical impact. The 16 kDa rice protein is involved in cross-allergenicity among some cereals, but this information is not available for millet.