The cucumber is a long, cylindrical, green fruit belonging to the gourd family and has edible seeds and flesh used for fresh consumption or cooking. It has Cuc-s-2 profilin (1-2) acting as an allergen known to induce type1 IgE hypersensitivity allergy on exposure through the oral route manifesting with gastro-intestinal symptoms, abdominal pain, anaphylaxis and atopic dermatitis. Healthcare providers use this diagnostic tool to assess patients’ allergenicity and provide guidance for allergen-specific immunotherapy.
Important note: Minimum volume is 1 mL and 0.5 mL for every additional allergen.