BOV - Overview: Bovine Serum Albumin, IgE, Serum
Establishing the diagnosis of an allergy to bovine serum albumin Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm...
BASL - Overview: Basil, IgE, Serum
Establishing the diagnosis of an allergy to basil Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior to...
BAHG - Overview: Bahia Grass, IgE, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to Bahia grass Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization...
BROM - Overview: Brome Grass, IgE, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to brome grass Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization...
CARU - Overview: Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate (cAMP), Urinary Excretion, Serum and Urine
Differential diagnosis of hypercalcemia As an adjunct to serum parathyroid hormone measurements, especially in the diagnosis of parathyroid hormone resistance states, such as pseudohypoparathyroidism
CDROP - Overview: Chicken Droppings, IgE, Serum
Establishing the diagnosis of an allergy to chicken droppings Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm...
MPA - Overview: Mycophenolic Acid, Serum
Monitoring therapy to ensure adequate blood levels and avoid over-immunosuppression
OREG - Overview: Oregano, IgE, Serum
Establishing the diagnosis of an allergy to oregano Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior...
SNAIL - Overview: Snail, IgE, Serum
Establishing the diagnosis of an allergy to snail Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior...
SUNF - Overview: Sunflower, IgE, Serum
Establishing the diagnosis of an allergy to sunflower Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization...
MALT - Overview: Malt, IgE, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to malt Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior to...
MELAI - Overview: Melaleuca leucadendron, IgE, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to Melaleuca leucadendrony Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm...
CSP53 - Overview: TP53 Gene Somatic Mutation Pre-Analysis Cell Sorting, Varies
Determination of B-cell content and confirmation the presence of a clonal B-cell population evaluating chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients prior to TP53 variant analysis
RSER - Overview: Rabbit Serum Proteins, IgE, Serum
Establishing the diagnosis of an allergy to rabbit serum proteins Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm...
SPOT - Overview: Sweet Potato, IgE, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to sweet potato Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization...
CCHZ - Overview: Cheese, Cheddar, IgE, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to cheddar cheese Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization...
CALFL - Overview: Cauliflower, IgE, Serum
Establishing the diagnosis of an allergy to cauliflower Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization...
EVROL - Overview: Everolimus, Blood
Managing everolimus immunosuppression in solid organ transplant
ANSE - Overview: Anise, IgE, Serum
Establishing the diagnosis of an allergy to Anise Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior to...
MUSS - Overview: Blue Mussel, IgE, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to blue mussel Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization...
SBSE - Overview: Sugarbeet Seed, IgE, Serum
Establishing the diagnosis of an allergy to sugar beet seed Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm...
VZM - Overview: Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) Antibody, IgM, Serum
Diagnosing acute-phase infection with varicella-zoster virus
MSTD - Overview: Mustard, IgE, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to mustard Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior...
PGDBS - Overview: Plasmalogens, Blood Spot
Diagnosing patients with possible peroxisomal disorders, such as peroxisomal biogenesis disorders (Zellweger syndrome spectrum) and rhizomelic chondrodysplasia punctata (RCDP), including fatty acyl-CoA reductase 1 (FAR1)...
CATPA - Overview: Catecholamine, Endocrine Study, Plasma
Diagnosis of pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma in specimens collected from individuals in both supine and standing positions, as an auxiliary test to fractionated plasma and urine metanephrine measurements Diagnosis and follow-up of...
Supporting the diagnosis of endometrial stromal tumors when used in conjunction with an anatomic pathology consultation
LSD6W - Overview: Lysosomal Storage Disorders, Six-Enzyme Panel, Leukocytes
Diagnosis of the lysosomal storage disorders: Fabry (in male patients), Gaucher, Krabbe, mucopolysaccharidosis I (MPS I), acid sphingomyelinase deficiency (Niemann-Pick types A and B), and Pompe (glycogen storage disorder type II) This...
MDC2 - Overview: Movement Disorder, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
Evaluating patients with suspected paraneoplastic or other autoimmune movement disorders including patients with ataxia, brainstem encephalitis, chorea, dyskinesias, myoclonus, and parkinsonism using spinal fluid specimens
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...
YMCRO - Overview: Y Chromosome Microdeletions, Molecular Detection, Varies
Evaluating men with azoospermia, severe oligozoospermia, or otherwise unexplained male factor infertility
HERGM - Overview: HER2, Gastric/Esophageal, Semi-Quantitative Immunohistochemistry, Manual
Determining overexpression of HER2 protein of gastric and esophageal adenocarcinoma in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue sections (with reflex to FISH testing)
FSH - Overview: Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Serum
An adjunct in the evaluation of menstrual irregularities Evaluating patients with suspected hypogonadism Predicting ovulation Evaluating infertility Diagnosing pituitary disorders
FLT - Overview: FLT3 Mutation Analysis, Varies
Prognostic indication for some patients with acute myeloid leukemia This test should not be used to monitor residual disease following treatment.
BFLA1 - Overview: Lipid Analysis, Body Fluid
Distinguishing between chylous and nonchylous effusions
CCMVU - Overview: Congenital Cytomegalovirus (cCMV), Molecular Detection, PCR, Urine
Aiding in the rapid diagnosis of cytomegalovirus infections in neonates 21 days of age or younger using urine specimens
OAUS - Overview: Organic Acids Screen, Urine Spot
Diagnosis of inborn errors of metabolism using dried urine specimens
SUAC - Overview: Succinylacetone, Blood Spot
Second-tier newborn screen for tyrosinemia type 1 (HT-1) when primary screen showed nonspecific elevations of tyrosine Diagnosing HT-1 when used in conjunction with testing for urine organic acids, liver function, alpha-fetoprotein, and...
C1QFX - Overview: C1q Complement, Functional, Serum
Diagnosis of C1 deficiency Investigation of a patient with an absent total complement level
FNEU - Overview: Neurotransmitter Metabolites (5HIAA, HVA, 3OMD) (CSF)
Neurotransmitter Metabolites (5HIAA, HVA, 3OMD) (CSF)
TTFB - Overview: Testosterone, Total, Bioavailable, and Free, Serum
Second- or third-order test for evaluating testosterone status (eg, when abnormalities of sex hormone-binding globulin are present)
URRP - Overview: Ureaplasma species, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Rapid, sensitive, and specific identification of Ureaplasma urealyticum and Ureaplasma parvum from genitourinary, reproductive, bone, spine, joint, and lower respiratory sources This test is not intended for medicolegal use.
APCRV - Overview: Activated Protein C Resistance V (APCRV), Plasma
Evaluation of patients with incident or recurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE) Evaluation of individuals with a family history of VTE
NPM1Q - Overview: Nucleophosmin (NPM1) Mutation Analysis, Varies
As a prognostic indicator in patients with newly diagnosed acute myelogenous leukemia with normal karyotype and no FLT3 variant and as a leukemia-specific marker of minimal residual disease
SCL70 - Overview: Scl 70 Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Evaluating patients with clinical features of systemic sclerosis and in the differential evaluation of individuals at-risk for connective tissue disease with Hep-2 substrate antinuclear antibody positive result, preferably using antinuclear...
CORT - Overview: Cortisol, Serum
Discrimination between primary and secondary adrenal insufficiency Differential diagnosis of Cushing syndrome This test is not recommended for evaluating response to metyrapone.
CMAT - Overview: Chromosomal Microarray, Tumor, Fresh or Frozen
Genomic characterization of tumor for copy number imbalances and loss of heterozygosity Assisting in the diagnosis and classification of malignant neoplasms, including hematolymphoid malignancies Evaluating the prognosis for patients with...
EGGPF - Overview: Egg Comprehensive Profile, Serum
Identifying egg allergens: -Responsible for allergic disease and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior to beginning immunotherapy This test is not useful for patients previously treated with immunotherapy to determine if...
XYMF - Overview: Known 45,X, Mosaicism Reflex Analysis, FISH, Whole Blood
Detecting sex chromosome mosaicism in patients with a 45,X karyotype
Assessing cytomegalovirus (CMV)-specific immune competence in allo-hematopoietic stem cell transplantation patients who are at risk for developing late CMV disease (beyond day 100 after transplant) Assessing CMV-specific immune competence...
GAAZ - Overview: Pompe Disease, Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Confirmation of diagnosis of Pompe disease (as a follow-up to biochemical analyses)
Week in Review: February 3 - Insights
Include: President Biden to End Covid-19 Emergencies On May 11, and Children’s Minnesota Received $3 Million Grant To Address Pediatric Health Disparities....
Leveraging the Laboratory Archives - Page 3 of 3 - Insights
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Detection of (1→3)-𝝱-D-glucan as a Marker of Invasive Fungal Disease - Insights
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Elitza Theel, Ph.D., will discuss the detection of (1→3)-β-D-glucan (BDG) in serum as a biomarker for the presence of invasive fungal infections....
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Week in Review: March 3 - Insights
Today's Highlights Include: COVID-19 deaths remain low compared to previous winters, FDA authorizing first at-home combo flu/Covid test, and Rochester public schools evaluating mental health needs and services throughout the district.