Raspberry is a berry, technically a bramble fruit with nodular drupelets that easily separate from the core. It can be bright red, dark blue, yellow, or white in color. The fruits contain allergenic components Rub i1 (homolog of Bet v1) and Rub i3 (lipid transfer protein), as well as chitinase and cyclophilin. Cross-reactions with other berries of the family and fruits are known.
Raspberry leaves and roots have anti-inflammatory, astringent, ophthalmic, oxytocic, and stimulating effects. They are used for gynecological issues, inflammations of the oral cavity and throat. Raspberry fruits are used for dye production, and fiber from the stems is used for paper. The test helps detect sensitization to raspberry and related allergens, which is important for accurate diagnosis and treatment of allergies.
FEIA (Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay), ImmunoCAP (Solid-phase Immunofluorescence) – quantitative determination of sensitization to an allergen.
Please note that the research method and reference values may vary depending on the equipment and test systems used.