Total Egg Protein Mass Concentration (Serum/Plasma)
This test measures the amount of protein derived from egg white (albumin and other egg proteins) in your blood serum or plasma. It may be used in research or specialized clinical contexts.
["This test assesses egg-derived protein levels in your blood, potentially useful for research or niche diagnostic purposes."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 45201-1
- Short code
- Whole Egg IgG-mCnc
- Synonyms
- Whole Egg IgG-mCnc
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- CPT
- 82784
- 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 quantifies the total mass concentration of proteins originally sourced from egg white (e.g., ovalbumin, ovotransferrin) in your blood. This includes all protein components, not just specific egg proteins.
Why It Might Be Ordered
Your healthcare provider may request this test for research studies, specialized diagnostic evaluations, or when monitoring conditions related to egg protein metabolism in unique clinical scenarios.
Sample Preparation and Collection
A blood sample is drawn, typically from a vein in your arm. The blood is processed to separate serum or plasma, which is then analyzed for egg protein content.
Test Process and Method
The test uses a high-performance liquid chromatography (hplc) method to separate and measure the mass concentration of egg-derived proteins. This involves breaking down the sample into its protein components and analyzing their relative amounts.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
Clinical Significance
Short name
Total Egg Protein Level
Frequently asked questions
What does this test measure?
Is this test commonly used for routine health checks?
What are the normal reference ranges?
Sources
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