ALLERGEN, EGG WHITE (f1) w/ REFLEX TO ALLERGEN PROFILE, EGG COMPONENT

Message

The Egg Component Panel will reflex automatically egg white (f1) allergy result is positive.

Test Code

AGEWR

CPT Codes
86003; 86008 x2 if reflexed

Includes

Ovalbumin, Ovomucoid

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (gel separator)

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

1 Pearl tube (gel separator)

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of serum or plasma from red cells. Refrigerate until tested.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 7 days; otherwise freeze at -20°C or lower

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Quantity not sufficient

Samples received that are not separated from red cells will be rejected

Methodology

FEIA/ImmunoCAP

Setup Schedule

M, W, F (day shift only)

Report Available

Same day tested.

Reference Range

<0.35 kU/L

Clinical Significance

Aids in identifying the egg-specific proteins that are responsible for allergic response in patients with egg allergy. This, in turn is useful in assessing the level of risk and severity of allergic reaction.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NIM7 (Immunology, Phadia Immunocap)

Last Updated: December 28, 2023

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.