# Gelatin

> This test measures specific antibodies in your blood that react to gelatin, a protein derived from animal tissue. It helps show whether your immune system is sensitive to gelatin, which is useful for investigating reactions to foods like marshmallows or medical products like vaccines and gel capsules. This measurement helps distinguish gelatin sensitivity from other types of food or drug allergies. However, this test alone cannot predict the severity of a future reaction or confirm a diagnosis without a review of your symptoms.

- Labcorp code: 602843
- Category: [Allergies & Sensitivities](https://app.picardo.health/labs/tests/allergies-sensitivities.md)
- Price: shown at checkout, before payment.
- Blood draw: free at a Labcorp location, or $75.00 at home.
- Order link: https://app.picardo.health/labs/order?tests=602843&ref=assistant

## About ordering

A licensed physician reviews every order before any test is run, and results arrive in the person's Picardo account. Ordering is open to adults 18 and over in the US, except New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Massachusetts, Hawaii and Maine. General health information, not medical advice.