Gluten (f79) IgE Blood Test
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Quest Diagnostics
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| Price | Coming soon | $8.99 |
| Results in | — | ~5 business days |
| Sample type | — | Blood Serum |
| Require fasting | — | No |
About the test
This test measures the IgE antibody response to gluten, helping to identify potential gluten allergies. It's a precise lab test used alongside other clinical evaluations to diagnose food allergies. The test is especially useful in situations where skin testing isn't possible or advisable, such as with skin conditions, recent antihistamine use, uncooperative patients, or a high risk of severe allergic reactions.
Who might consider it:
This test is ideal for individuals who may have a gluten allergy, especially if they have conditions or situations that make skin testing difficult or risky.
Understanding Your Results:
A positive result indicates sensitivity to gluten but doesn't confirm an allergy. Not everyone sensitive to gluten will have adverse reactions upon consuming it. A thorough evaluation by a healthcare provider is essential to diagnose a gluten allergy accurately. This test is a step in understanding your body's response to gluten but should be part of a broader clinical assessment.
Included biomarkers & Reference ranges
| Biomarker | Reference range |
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| Gluten (f79) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to gluten to check for allergic sensitization to wheat proteins; it is not a test for celiac disease. | — |
Reference ranges vary by lab, age, and sex (M/F). Your report shows your exact range. Click any biomarker to see its optimal range and what your results mean.
How it works
- 1. Order online No referral or insurance
- 2. Get a requisition By email in 24–72 hours
- 3. Visit a draw center Bring a matching photo ID
- 4. Get results Securely by email
- These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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