# Acacia Gum

> This test measures the level of specific antibodies in your blood that react to Acacia gum, a substance often used to thicken foods and medicines. It helps show whether your immune system views this ingredient as harmful, which can explain symptoms like hives or breathing trouble after consuming processed products. This measurement helps doctors distinguish a specific sensitivity to Acacia gum from allergies to other food additives or ingredients. However, this test alone cannot predict how severe a future allergic reaction might be or confirm a diagnosis without a review of your medical history.

- Labcorp code: 602851
- 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=602851&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.