: Egg Yolk IgG Antibody Panel, Serum/Plasma
: This panel measures IgG antibodies against egg yolk proteins in a serum or plasma sample, typically by immunoassay, to help evaluate a possible immune reaction to egg components.
[": An egg-yolk IgG result is interpreted alongside your symptoms and other tests, not as a standalone diagnosis."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 102115-3
- Short code
- Epid Allerg Mix IgE pl SerPl
- Synonyms
- Epid Allerg Mix IgE pl SerPl
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Specimen volume
- 5 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
: What This Test Measures
: The test looks for immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies that bind to proteins found in egg yolk. Antibody levels can reflect past or ongoing exposure to egg proteins, but they do not by themselves confirm allergy or intolerance.
: Why It May Be Ordered
: A clinician may order this test when a reaction to egg-containing foods is being investigated, often as part of a broader allergy or food-sensitivity workup. It is generally used with history, physical exam, and other allergy tests.
: How the Sample Is Collected
: A small blood sample is drawn from a vein, usually in the arm, and the serum or plasma is separated for testing. No special preparation is typically required unless your care team gives other instructions.
: What the Results Mean
: Results are usually reported as antibody levels or as positive, negative, or equivocal, depending on the laboratory. Because reference ranges and methods vary, your clinician will interpret the result in the context of your symptoms and other findings.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
: IgG antibodies to egg yolk are not the same as IgE allergy testing and are not used alone to diagnose egg allergy. A positive result may indicate exposure rather than clinical allergy, and a negative result does not rule out all reactions; interpretation should always involve a qualified clinician.
Short name
: Egg Yolk IgG
Frequently asked questions
: Is this the same as an egg allergy test?
: Do I need to fast before this test?
: Can I use this result to decide whether to avoid eggs?
Sources
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