Egg White Component Profile, Serum

Use

This test is useful for identifying egg white allergens responsible for allergic diseases or anaphylactic episodes and to confirm sensitization prior to beginning immunotherapy. Allergy to egg is a common cause of food allergy, especially in children. The test can identify IgE antibodies in serum, providing an indication of the immune response to allergens that may be associated with allergic disease. The most clinically relevant allergens are found in egg white, and this test evaluates allergens from both egg white and egg yolk.