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Allergy, Individual Marker, Carob

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Understanding Allergy, Individual Marker, Carob


What is Allergy, Individual Marker, Carob?

The Allergy, Individual Marker, CAROB is a blood test that helps to find out if a person is allergic to Carob, to confirm allergic reactions. Abnormally high levels of antibody IgE indicate an allergy. Carob belongs to the legume family, similar to peanuts. It is used as a thickening agent in food. Consuming this may uncommonly trigger abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting, hives, fever, asthma, and/or inflammation around the mouth, especially in children and infants.

 

Medical attention is necessary in case the symptoms persist for long. Oral antihistamines can be given to reduce the symptoms. The best way to prevent such adverse situations is to be aware of the ingredients before buying and consuming any p

Interpreting Allergy, Individual Marker, Carob results


Interpretations

* If your total IgE level is increased, it usually indicates that you are suffering from one or more allergies. Sometimes, increased levels are also associated with parasitic infections. * An elevated IgE indicates an allergic process but does not indicate what a person is allergic to. In general, the greater the number of things a person is allergic to, the higher is the IgE level.

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