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HelpTest Code LAB11806 Egg White Allergen, Reflex to Components
Useful For
Assessing an egg white allergy sensitization pattern at the molecular level
Methodology
ImmunoCAP sandwich assay
Profile Information
| Test Code | Test Name |
Available Separately |
Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAB588 | Egg White Allergen, IgE | Yes | Yes |
Testing Algorithm:
If the Egg White Allergen, IgE is positive, Ovalbumin and Ovomucoid will be automatically reflexed.
If the Egg White Allergen, IgE is negative, no further testing will be performed.
Reflex Tests
| Test Code | Test Components |
Available Separately |
Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAB9671 | Ovalbumin | No | No |
| Ovomucoid | No | No |
Performing Laboratory
Bozeman Outpatient Services at North 19th
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Red top or gold top
Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection. Send refrigerated.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated <7 days/Frozen >7 days
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Reference Values
<0.35 kUA/L
Day(s) Test Set Up
Tuesday and Thursday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86003x1
86008x2