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Egg White IgE w/Rflx

Test Code
EGGWHITERFX


Quest Code
37906


CPT Codes
86003

Includes
If Egg White (f1) IgE is ≥0.10 kU/L, then Egg Component panel will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86008 x2).
Egg Component Panel includes Ovalbumin (f232) IgE and Ovomucoid (f233) IgE.


Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Container
Serum separator tube (SST)


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days


Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Setup Schedule
Day shift Mon-Fri


Report Available
5-7 days


Reference Range
See Laboratory Report


Clinical Significance
Patients with positive allergen IgE results may not have a true food allergy. Food component IgE tests offer more specific information to better predict the likelihood that a true food allergy exists and other details of potential clinical relevance.


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics LLC
200 Forest Street, 3rd Floor, Suite B
Marlborough, MA 01752-3023




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.