Millet (f57)1601
Common millet (and other plants called millet) are not close relatives of wheat or other cereals and are cultivated in areas where popular grain crops cannot thrive. Millet matures quickly and is an important food source for people and animals in some regions.
FEIA (Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay), ImmunoCAP (Solid-phase Immunofluorescence) – quantitative determination.
- Diagnosis of allergic reactions to millet.
- Assessment of sensitization level and risk of allergy development.
- Monitoring the effectiveness of therapy.
- Assessment of sensitization level after allergen avoidance.
- Evaluation 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 – do not feed 30-40 minutes before the test; for children 1-5 years – 2-3 hours fasting.
Millet is a potential allergen, although allergic reactions are rare. Cases of asthma and anaphylaxis have been reported after consuming food containing millet or inhaling birdseed dust. With the growing popularity of natural products, the frequency of allergic reactions may increase. Patients with gluten intolerance may use millet as an alternative to gluten-containing cereal products.