ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Allergen, Food, Egg, Whole IgG : 2007355

Mnemonic: EGG WHO

Methodology: Quantitative Enzyme Immunoassay
Performed: Varies
Reported: 3-6 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Plain red or serum separator tube (SST).

Specimen Preparation: Transfer 0.5 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL/allergen)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature. Also acceptable: Refrigerated or frozen.

Unacceptable Conditions: Hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: 1 month
Interpretive Data: By report
CPT Code(s): 86001