Whole Egg (f245) IgE (2919X)

Test Code

ALLERGEGG

Quest Code

72918N

Alias/See Also

Allergy, Whole Egg
Egg, Whole
Whole Egg Rast
2919

CPT Codes
86003

Preferred Specimen

0.3 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.15 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

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

Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Setup Schedule

A.M. Sets up 6 days a week.

Report Available

2-4 days

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Clinical Significance

This test detects the presence of specific IgE against egg mix (yolk and white). A positive test only indicates that a person is sensitized and potentially allergic to this allergen. A diagnosis of allergy requires clinical signs and symptoms that appear to be associated with exposure to the allergen in addition to the detection of markers of IgE sensitization [1].

More specific information about this allergen can be found on the following website: https://www.thermofisher.com/phadia/us/en/resources/allergen-encyclopedia.html

Reference
1. Bernstein IL, et al. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2008;100(3 Suppl 3):S1-S148.

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92690-6130

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