Guar Bean Gum (f246) IgE Blood Test
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| Price | Coming soon | $8.99 |
| Results in | — | ~5 business days |
| Sample type | — | Blood Serum |
| Require fasting | — | No |
About the test
The Guar Bean Gum (f246) IgE This test measures your body's allergic reaction to guar gum by checking the levels of specific IgE antibodies. This test is done in a lab and helps providers figure out if you have a food allergy. It's especially useful when skin tests can't be done or might not be safe.
Who might need this test?
This test is a good choice if you have skin conditions, have taken antihistamines recently, find it hard to do skin tests, or if there's a risk of a severe allergic reaction from skin testing.
Understanding Your Results:
A positive result means you have IgE antibodies against guar gum, but it doesn't always mean you'll get sick from eating it. Only some people with these antibodies have symptoms. A Provider, after a full check-up, should decide if you have a food allergy. Remember, not all food allergies show up in this test.
Included biomarkers & Reference ranges
| Biomarker | Reference range |
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| Guar Bean Gum (f246) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to guar gum, a thickener used in foods and industry, to check for allergic sensitization from eating or inhaling it. | — |
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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