brassica rapa pollen

Brassica rapa pollen is a biological extract derived from the pollen of the *Brassica rapa* plant, commonly known as field mustard or turnip rape. It is utilized primarily as a diagnostic allergen in clinical settings to identify hypersensitivity or allergic reactions in patients. The extract is typically administered via skin prick testing or other in vivo diagnostic methods to observe immune responses, specifically the presence of IgE-mediated reactions. As a diagnostic tool rather than a therapeutic agent, it helps clinicians confirm pollen-specific allergies in individuals presenting with symptoms such as allergic rhinitis or asthma.

Other names

Brassica rapa pollen extractfield mustard pollenturnip rape pollen