Tuna, f40

Tuna is one of the most important fish caught in the wild worldwide. Tuna is mainly found in the Pacific, Indian and Atlantic Oceans in the intertropical zone.
The prevalence of fish allergies worldwide is 0.2%. The prevalence of fish allergy was found to be higher in countries with high fish consumption and in countries with a large number of fish processing plants.

Sensitization to fish usually begins in childhood, and in most cases, the allergy persists in patients for life. Patients with fish allergies may develop one symptom or several clinical manifestations, including hives and eczema, when eating fish or coming into contact with fish or fish products. Clinical manifestations of fish allergy usually include: mild (oral allergy syndrome (OAS), generalized erythema), moderate (hives, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea), and severe (angioedema, asthma, anaphylaxis).
Patients with allergies to finned fish such as tuna may experience 50% cross-reactivity to other finned fish (e.g. salmon and cod). Patients with allergies to shellfish (shrimp and lobster) or finfish are advised to avoid all types of shellfish or finfish due to the high degree of cross-reactivity.

The determination of specific IgE in human blood to - Tuna, f40, shows the body's reaction to this allergen.

Research method: ImmunoCAP method (Immunofluorescence in the solid phase)

Units of measurement: kU/l

Biomaterial for analysis: venous blood