Parsley is a herbaceous plant from the Apiaceae family, widely used in cooking. Allergic reactions to parsley are rare but can manifest as urticaria, angioedema, contact dermatitis, and anaphylaxis after ingestion or skin contact. The main allergenic component is a low-molecular-weight lipid transfer protein of 12 kDa (Pet c3), which may cause cross-reactivity with allergenic components of peach (Pru p3) and birch pollen (Bet v1).
Parsley is cultivated in many European countries and can cause rare but serious allergic reactions. Detection of specific IgE to Pet c3 aids in diagnosis and allergy management, as well as assessing possible cross-reactivity with other allergens, improving the accuracy of treatment and prevention.
FEIA (Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay), ImmunoCAP (Solid-phase Immunofluorescence) – quantitative determination of specific IgE to parsley allergen.
Please note that the research method and reference values may vary depending on the equipment and test systems used.