Serum or plasma concentration of animal-derived proteins (e.g., antibodies, antigens, or other substances from animal sources)
This test measures certain substances in your blood that may come from animal sources, such as antibodies or proteins detected in your system. It’s often used to assess exposure or immune response to animal proteins.
["This test helps identify potential allergic reactions or immune responses to animal proteins in your blood."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 97568-0
- Short code
- OWNER_EXPOS
- Synonyms
- Animal owner
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Not applicable; no specimen collection required
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Method
- Clinical questionnaire and history documentation; laboratory analysis not applicable for this observation-based code
- SNOMED
- 363346000
- Specimen volume
- Not applicable
- Stability
- Not applicable
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
What This Test Measures
The test detects specific proteins or antibodies that may originate from animals, such as those found in animal vaccines, food products, or environmental exposures. It may include measurements like immunoglobulin G (IgG) against animal antigens or other immunologic markers.
Why It Might Be Ordered
Your healthcare provider may order this test if you suspect an allergy, hypersensitivity, or immune response to animal proteins. It can also be used in research or specialized diagnostic scenarios involving animal-derived substances.
Sample Collection and Preparation
A blood sample is drawn from a vein, typically in your arm. The blood is then separated into serum (liquid after clotting) or plasma (liquid after centrifugation) for testing.
Common Uses and Clinical Context
This test is less commonly used in routine clinical practice but may be relevant in specific cases, such as evaluating immune responses to animal vaccines, diagnosing certain allergies, or studying immune reactions to animal proteins in research settings.
Reference range
Not applicable; this is an observational/exposure history code rather than a quantitative laboratory testN/A
No patient preparation required. Information is gathered from the animal owner regarding potential exposures that may be relevant to the animal's clinical presentation.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
◆Associated findings1
Short name
Animal Protein Profile (Serum/Plasma)
Frequently asked questions
What does a positive or abnormal result mean?
How long does it take to get results?
Can I fast before this test?
Sources
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