Hoplostethus (f412)1560
Orange roughy (Hoplostethus atlanticus) – a large deep-sea fish of the Trachichthyidae family, found in the western Pacific Ocean, eastern Atlantic Ocean, Indo-Pacific waters near New Zealand and Australia, as well as the eastern Pacific Ocean near the coast of Chile.
FEIA (Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay), ImmunoCAP (Solid-phase Immunofluorescence) – quantitative determination.
- Diagnosis of allergic reactions to fish.
- 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.
Sensitization to fish allergens is a common cause of food allergy and atopic dermatitis. Immediate allergic reactions can occur even after small amounts of fish, including oral allergy syndrome, generalized urticaria, angioedema, and anaphylaxis. The allergens are heat-stable, meaning reactions can occur to both cooked and raw fish, although individual responses may vary. Some patients may react to airborne allergens released during fish preparation.