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Egg White (f1) IgE with Reflex to Egg Component Panel

Test 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 Temperature
Room temperature


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


Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Setup Schedule
See individual assays


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.




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.