ALLERGEN PROFILE, EGG COMPONENT PANEL

Message

This test is intended to be used as a follow-up to a previously positive egg white allergy.

Test Code

AGEWP

CPT Codes
86008 x2

Includes

Ovalbumin, Ocomucoid

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (gel separator)

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

or 1 Pearl tube (gel separator)

Instructions

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

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

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

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

Quantity not sufficient
Samples received that are not separated from cells will be rejected

Methodology

FEIA/ImmunoCAP

Setup Schedule

M, W, F (day shift only)

Report Available

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: June 7, 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.