A1APP - Overview: Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Phenotype, Serum
Identification of homozygous and heterozygous phenotypes of the alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency
A1ALC - Overview: Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Proteotype S/Z, LC-MS/MS, Serum
Identification of homozygous and heterozygous S and Z proteotypes of alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency
WASEQ - Overview: Alpha Globin Gene Sequencing, Varies
Diagnosing nondeletional alpha thalassemia Testing for nondeletional alpha thalassemia in a symptomatic individual Follow-up testing to an abnormal hemoglobin electrophoresis that identified an alpha-globin chain variant
WAGDR - Overview: Alpha Globin Cluster Locus Deletion/Duplication, Blood
Diagnosis of alpha-thalassemia Carrier screening for individuals from high-risk populations for alpha-thalassemia This test is not useful for diagnosis or confirmation of beta-thalassemia or hemoglobinopathies.
MANN - Overview: Alpha-Mannosidase, Leukocytes
Diagnosis of alpha-mannosidosis This test is not useful for establishing carrier status for alpha-mannosidosis.
AGDD - Overview: Alpha Globin Cluster Locus Deletion/Duplication, Varies
Diagnosis of alpha-thalassemia Carrier screening for individuals from high-risk populations for alpha-thalassemia This test is not useful for diagnosis or confirmation of beta-thalassemia or hemoglobinopathies.
FIN1A - Overview: Interleukin 1-Alpha
Interleukin 1-Alpha
FALG - Overview: Alpha Lactalbumin IgG
Alpha Lactalbumin IgG
AATRP - Overview: Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identification of abnormal accumulation of alpha-1-antitrypsin
FA1GP - Overview: Alpha-1-Acid Glycoprotein
Alpha-1-Acid Glycoprotein
Second-tier testing of newborns with an abnormal primary screening result for mucopolysaccharidosis type I (MPS I) (decreased alpha-L-iduronidase activity) Follow-up testing for evaluation of an abnormal newborn screening result for MPS...
ASYN - Overview: Alpha-Synuclein Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identification of alpha-synuclein in neurogenerative disorders
Second-tier testing of newborns with an abnormal primary screening result for mucopolysaccharidosis type I (MPS I, decreased alpha-L-iduronidase activity) where quantitation of the glycosaminoglycans dermatan and heparan sulfate is desired...
ASYNC - Overview: Alpha-Synuclein Protein Aggregates, Spinal Fluid
Detection of pathogenic alpha-synuclein (alpha-synuclein aggregates) in adult patients being assessed for clinically uncertain cognitive decline or clinically uncertain parkinsonian syndromes
LLTOF - Overview: Leukemia and Lymphoma Phenotyping, Technical Only, Varies
Evaluating lymphocytoses of undetermined etiology Identifying B- and T-cell lymphoproliferative disorders involving blood and bone marrow Distinguishing acute lymphoblastic leukemia from acute myeloid leukemia (AML) Immunologic subtyping...
SIL2R - Overview: Interleukin-2 Receptor Alpha Soluble, Plasma
Measuring the concentration of soluble interleukin-2 receptor alpha (sIL-2r alpha) in plasma Aids in the diagnosis and evaluation of patients for lymphoproliferative disorders, including autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome,...
GALTP - Overview: Galactose-1-Phosphate Uridyltransferase Biochemical Phenotyping, Erythrocytes
Determining the biochemical phenotype for galactosemia when enzymatic and molecular results are incongruent
WASQR - Overview: Alpha-Globin Gene Sequencing, Blood
Testing for nondeletional alpha thalassemia in a symptomatic individual Follow-up testing to an abnormal hemoglobin electrophoresis that identified an alpha-globin chain variant Evaluating for nondeletional alpha thalassemias in an...
AAT - Overview: Alpha-1-Antitrypsin, Serum
Workup of individuals with suspected disorders such as familial chronic obstructive lung disease Diagnosing alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency
AGAW - Overview: Alpha-Galactosidase, Leukocytes
Diagnosis of Fabry disease in male patients Verifying abnormal serum alpha-galactosidase results in male patients with a clinical presentation suggestive of Fabry disease This test is not useful for patients undergoing a work-up for a...
A1AF - Overview: Alpha-1-Antitrypsin, Random, Feces
Diagnosing protein-losing enteropathies, especially when used in conjunction with serum alpha-1-antitrypsin (AAT) levels as a part of AAT clearance studies
AGABS - Overview: Alpha-Galactosidase, Blood Spot
Diagnosis of Fabry disease in male patients using blood spot specimens Verifying abnormal serum alpha-galactosidase results in male patients with a clinical presentation suggestive of Fabry disease Follow-up to an abnormal newborn screen...
AFPA - Overview: Alpha-Fetoprotein, Amniotic Fluid
Screening for open neural tube defects or other fetal abnormalities Follow-up testing for patients with elevated serum alpha-fetoprotein results or in conjunction with cytogenetic testing
AAMY - Overview: Alpha-Amylase, IgE, Serum
Establishing the diagnosis of an allergy to Alpha-Amylase Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization...
ALFA - Overview: Alpha-Lactalbumin, IgE, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to alpha-lactalbumin Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm...
ALDEF - Overview: Alpha Defensin, Lateral Flow Assay, Synovial Fluid
Detection of alpha defensins 1-3, human host response proteins, in synovial fluid of adults with a total joint replacement who are being evaluated for revision surgery This test is not intended to be used to determine timing for...
A2PI - Overview: Alpha-2 Plasmin Inhibitor, Plasma
Diagnosing congenital alpha-2 plasmin inhibitor deficiencies (rare) Providing a complete assessment of disseminated intravascular coagulation, intravascular coagulation and fibrinolysis, or hyperfibrinolysis (primary fibrinolysis), when...
Diagnosing autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome, primarily in patients younger than 45 years
FUCW - Overview: Alpha-Fucosidase, Leukocytes
Detection of fucosidosis This test is not useful for establishing carrier status for fucosidosis.
IDUAW - Overview: Alpha-L-Iduronidase, Leukocytes
Diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidosis I, Hurler, Scheie, and Hurler-Scheie syndromes in leukocytes This test is not useful for determining carrier status.
Assessing HIF2A/EPAS1 in the evaluation of an individual with JAK2-negative erythrocytosis associated with lifelong sustained increased red blood cell (RBC) mass, elevated RBC count, hemoglobin, or hematocrit
GAAWR - Overview: Acid Alpha-Glucosidase Reflex, Leukocytes
Diagnosis of Pompe disease as a confirmatory reflex of the 6-enzyme panel
ALFP - Overview: Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Aiding in the identification of yolk sac tumors and hepatocellular carcinoma
GAAW - Overview: Acid Alpha-Glucosidase, Leukocytes
Diagnosis of Pompe disease
ALGAL - Overview: Galactose-Alpha-1,3-Galactose (Alpha-Gal), IgE, Serum
As an aid in diagnosis of an IgE mediated hypersensitivity allergy to non-primate mammalian red meat, such as beef, pork, venison, and meat-derived products (eg, gelatin) This test is not useful in patients previously treated with...
Screening for common variable immunodeficiency and hyper-IgM syndromes Assessing B-cell subset reconstitution after stem cell or bone marrow transplant Assessing response to B-cell-depleting immunotherapy This test is not indicated...
AGAS - Overview: Alpha-Galactosidase, Serum
Diagnosis of Fabry disease in male patients Preferred screening test (serum) for Fabry disease This test is not useful for patients undergoing a work up for a meat or meat-derived product allergy.
ALPRT - Overview: Alport (Collagen IV Alpha 5 and Alpha 2) Immunofluorescent Stain, Renal Biopsy
Assisting in the diagnosis of hereditary nephritis (Alport syndrome)
APGAL - Overview: Galactose-Alpha-1,3-Galactose (Alpha-Gal) Mammalian Meat Allergy Profile, Serum
As an aid in diagnosis of an IgE mediated hypersensitivity allergy to non-primate mammalian red meat, such as beef, pork, venison, and meat-derived products, such as gelatin, via allergen profile testing This test is not useful in patients...
A2M - Overview: Alpha-2-Macroglobulin, Serum
Evaluating patients with nephrotic syndrome and pancreatitis
APGH - Overview: Alpha-Subunit Pituitary Tumor Marker, Serum
Adjunct in the diagnosis of pituitary tumors As part of the follow-up of treated pituitary tumor patients Differential diagnosis of thyrotropin-secreting pituitary tumor versus thyroid hormone resistance Differential diagnosis of...
A124 - Overview: Alpha-1-Microglobulin, 24 Hour, Urine
Assessment of renal tubular injury or dysfunction using 24-hour urine collections Screening for tubular abnormalities Detecting chronic asymptomatic renal tubular dysfunction(2)
RA1U - Overview: Alpha-1-Microglobulin, Random, Urine
Assessment of renal tubular injury or dysfunction using random urine specimens Screening for tubular abnormalities Detecting chronic asymptomatic renal tubular dysfunction (2)
SERPZ - Overview: SERPINA1 Gene, Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Identification of causative mutations when a deficient serum level of alpha-1-antitrypsin is not explained by routine testing, such as proteotyping, genotyping, or isoelectric focusing phenotyping. Determining the specific allelic variant...
A1AFS - Overview: Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Clearance, Feces and Serum
Diagnosing protein-losing enteropathies
AFP - Overview: Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) Tumor Marker, Serum
Follow-up management of patients undergoing cancer therapy, especially for testicular and ovarian tumors and for hepatocellular carcinoma Often used in conjunction with human chorionic gonadotropin.(2) This test is not recommended as a...
AFPPT - Overview: Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP), Peritoneal Fluid
An adjunct to cytology to differentiate between malignancy-related ascites and benign causes of ascites formation
AFPSF - Overview: Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP), Spinal Fluid
An adjunct in the diagnosis of central nervous system (CNS) germinomas and meningeal carcinomatosis Evaluating the presence of germ-cell tumors in the CNS, in conjunction with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) beta-human chorionic gonadotropin...
23BPT - Overview: 2,3-Dinor 11 Beta-Prostaglandin F2 Alpha, 24 Hour, Urine
Screening for mast cell activation disorders including systemic mastocytosis using 24-hour urine specimens
23BPR - Overview: 2,3-Dinor 11 Beta-Prostaglandin F2 Alpha, Random, Urine
Screening for mast cell activation disorders including systemic mastocytosis using random urine specimens
Alpha-gal testing [Test in Focus] - Insights
allergy to the alpha-gal molecule, and he describes a new allergen antibody test that can be used to detect it. Dr. Bornhorst also reviews other tests that should be used in conjunction with alpha-gal testing...
MCL Second Trimester Maternal Screening AlphaFetoprotein Quad Screen Patient Information MC1235123
AlphaFetoprotein Quad Screen Patient Information Complete print Reset Form Trimester Maternal Screening Alpha Fetoprotein Quad Screen Patient Information Patient Information required Patient...
Alpha1 Antitrypsin—A Comprehensive Testing Algorithm A1AT serum level and proteotype Order A1ALC / Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Proteotype S/Z by LC-MS/MS, Serum incl......
Neuroimmunology: Updates and antibody test utilization - Insights
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Andrew McKeon, M.B., B.Ch., M.D., reviews the use of neurological phenotype-based evaluations, the move away from the paraneoplastic evaluation, and upcoming changes to test...
autoimmune-paraneoplastic-movement-disorder-evaluation-algorithm-serum.pdf
Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Movement Disorder Evaluation Algorithm – Serum ■ GFAP alpha subunit antibody by CBA ■ GFAP alpha subunit antibody by IF titer assay ......