Red snapper (Lutjanus campechanus) is a fish native to the western Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico, inhabiting reef environments. It is related to mangrove snapper, mutton snapper, lane snapper, and dog snapper. This fish is widely used in cuisine – it is part of local dishes in many regions worldwide, including Vietnam, India, and the Caribbean islands.
Fish from the Gadiformes group (cod, hake) and Scombroid group (mackerel, tuna) share common allergenic components, but specificity overlap between groups is moderate or low. Cross-reactions with fish from the Pleuronectiformes order (halibut, flounder, sole) are possible. Sensitization to fish allergens, including red snapper, is a common cause of food allergy and atopic dermatitis. Immediate allergic reactions can occur even after small amounts of fish, including oral allergy symptoms, generalized urticaria, angioedema, and anaphylaxis. Allergens are heat-stable, but reactions may be species-specific. Some patients may react to steam from cooking fish.
FEIA (Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay), ImmunoCAP (Solid-phase Immunofluorescence) – quantitative allergen determination.
Please note that the research method and reference values may vary depending on the equipment and test systems used.