Crab meat contains proteins and other ingredients which act as allergens known to induce type1 IgE hypersensitivity allergy on exposure through the oral route, inhalation, or direct contact manifesting with gastrointestinal symptoms, abdominal pain, vomiting, rhinitis, rhinoconjunctivitis, bronchial asthma, anaphylaxis, and atopy. Healthcare professionals utilize this diagnostic tool to ascertain patients’ allergenicity and provide guidance for allergen-specific immunotherapy.
Important note: Minimum volume is 1 mL and 0.5 mL for every additional allergen.