CD15 - Overview: CD15 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Phenotyping leukemias and lymphomas
THCU - Overview: Delta-8 and Delta-9-Carboxy-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) Confirmation, Random, Urine
Detection and confirmation of drug use of cannabis/marijuana and to specifically identify and quantify delta-8-carboxy tetrahydrocannabinol (THC-COOH) and delta-9-THC-COOH
DSS - Overview: Drug Screen, Prescription/Over the Counter, Serum
Detection and identification of prescription or over the counter drugs frequently found in drug overdose or used with a suicidal intent Qualitatively identifying drugs present in the specimen; quantification of identified drugs, when...
ETGC - Overview: Ethyl Glucuronide Confirmation, Random, Urine
Monitoring abstinence in clinical and justice system settings
ETGS - Overview: Ethyl Glucuronide Screen, Random, Urine
Screening for drug abuse involving alcohol
PDSU - Overview: Drug Screen, Prescription/Over the Counter, Random, Urine
Qualitative detection and identification of prescription or over-the-counter drugs frequently found in drug overdose or used with a suicidal intent Providing, when possible, the identification of all drugs in the specimen This test is not...
F9_IS - Overview: Factor IX Inhibitor Screen, Plasma
Detecting the presence of a specific factor inhibitor directed against coagulation factor IX
TRIGC - Overview: Triglycerides, CDC, Serum
Measurement of triglycerides as part of lipoprotein profiling
VZM - Overview: Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) Antibody, IgM, Serum
Diagnosing acute-phase infection with varicella-zoster virus
Detecting in utero drug exposure to marijuana (tetrahydrocannabinol) up to 5 months before birth
AMPHM - Overview: Amphetamine-Type Stimulants Confirmation, Meconium
Detecting in utero exposure to amphetamine-type stimulants up to 5 months before birth
MNCU - Overview: Manganese/Creatinine Ratio, Urine
Measurement of manganese as a part of a profile Monitoring manganese exposure Nutritional monitoring Clinical trials
MET - Overview: Methemoglobin and Sulfhemoglobin, Blood
Diagnosing methemoglobinemia and sulfhemoglobinemia Identifying cyanosis due to other causes, such as congenital heart disease
GID2 - Overview: Gastrointestinal Dysmotility, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
Investigating unexplained weight loss, early satiety, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, constipation, or diarrhea in a patient with a past or family history of cancer or autoimmunity Directing a focused search for cancer Investigating...
Detecting drug use involving stimulants, barbiturate, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opioids, and tetrahydrocannabinol This test is not intended for use in employment-related testing.
CSMPU - Overview: Controlled Substance Monitoring Panel, Random, Urine
Detecting drug use involving stimulants, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opioids, and tetrahydrocannabinol This test is not intended for use in employment-related testing.
CDGGP - Overview: Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation Gene Panel, Varies
Establishing a molecular diagnosis for patients with congenital disorders of glycosylation Identifying variants within genes known to be associated with congenital disorders of glycosylation, allowing for predictive testing of at-risk...
OXYCX - Overview: Oxycodone with Metabolite Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine
Detection and quantification of oxycodone, oxymorphone, noroxycodone, and noroxymorphone in urine Chain of custody is required whenever the results of testing could be used in a court of law. Its purpose is to protect the rights of the...
PSGN - Overview: Plasminogen Activity, Plasma
Evaluating patients with ligneous conjunctivitis (strong association with homozygous plasminogen deficiency) Evaluating fibrinolysis, in combination with other components of the fibrinolytic system (fibrinogen, tissue...
PNP - Overview: Platelet Neutralization Procedure, Plasma
Aiding in the confirmation or exclusion of the presence of a lupus anticoagulant (LAC) inhibitor when used in conjunction with other appropriate coagulation tests. Aids in differentiating deficiencies or inhibitors of specific coagulation...
OCT2 - Overview: OCT-2 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Classification of lymphomas
ELASF - Overview: Pancreatic Elastase, Feces
Diagnosis of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency in case of unexplained diarrhea, constipation, steatorrhea, flatulence, weight loss, upper abdominal pain, and food intolerances Monitoring of exocrine pancreatic function in cystic fibrosis,...
PTNT - Overview: Prothrombin G20210A Mutation, Blood
Patients with clinically suspected thrombophilia Determination of the duration of anticoagulation therapy of venous thromboembolism patients Screening for women contemplating hormone therapy
TTIGS - Overview: Tetanus Toxoid IgG Antibody, Serum
Assessing antibody response to the tetanus toxoid vaccine, which should be performed at least 3 weeks after immunization Aiding in the evaluation of immunodeficiency This test should not be used to diagnose tetanus infection.
6MAMM - Overview: 6-Monoacetylmorphine (6-MAM), Confirmation, Meconium
Detection of in utero heroin exposure up to 5 months before birth
6MAMX - Overview: 6-Monoacetylmorphine, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine
Determination of heroin use Chain of custody is required whenever the results of testing could be used in a court of law. Its purpose is to protect the rights of the individual contributing the specimen by demonstrating that, it is always...
TTF8G - Overview: Thyroid Transcription Factor (8G7G3/1) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identification of thyroid or lung cells as the primary tumor site in carcinomas of unknown origin
ZONI - Overview: Zonisamide, Serum
Monitoring zonisamide therapy; recommended for all patients to ensure appropriate dosing Assessing medication compliance
ZNUCR - Overview: Zinc/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
Identifying the cause of abnormal serum zinc concentrations using a random urine specimen
VLTBX - Overview: Volatile Screen, Chain of Custody, Blood
Detection and quantitation of acetone, methanol, isopropanol, and ethanol in whole blood Quantification of the concentration of ethanol in blood that correlates with the degree of intoxication Evaluation of toxicity to the measured...
VLTUX - Overview: Volatile Screen, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine
Detecting the presence of acetone, methanol, isopropanol, or ethanol in urine with subsequent quantitation Providing chain of custody for when the results of testing could be used in a court of law. Its purpose is to protect the rights of...
VLTS - Overview: Volatile Screen, Serum
Detection and quantitation of acetone, methanol, isopropanol, and ethanol in serum Quantification of the concentration of ethanol in serum correlates with degree of intoxication Evaluation of toxicity to the measured volatile substances
AK1 - Overview: Adenylate Kinase Enzyme Activity, Blood
Evaluation of chronic nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia
BARBX - Overview: Barbiturates Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine
Detecting drug abuse involving barbiturates such as amobarbital, butalbital, pentobarbital, phenobarbital, and secobarbital Chain of custody is required whenever the results of testing could be used in a court of law. Its purpose is to...
PCPX - Overview: Phencyclidine Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine
Detection of drug abuse involving phencyclidine (street names: angel dust, hog, or angel hair) in urine specimens handled through the chain-of-custody process Chain of custody is required whenever the results of testing could be used in a...
WT1I - Overview: Wilms Tumor (WT-1) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Aiding in the identification of Wilms tumor
SES - Overview: Selenium, Serum
Monitoring selenium replacement therapy
Detecting zinc deficiency
NIUC - Overview: Nickel/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
Measurement of nickel concentration for biomonitoring nickel exposure
THCG - Overview: Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG), Quantitative, Pregnancy, Serum
Early detection of pregnancy Investigation of suspected ectopic pregnancy or other pregnancy-related complications Monitoring in vitro fertilization patients This test is not useful for detecting or monitoring tumors or gestational...
HALO - Overview: Haloperidol, Serum
Optimizing haloperidol dosage Monitoring patient compliance Assessing toxicity
HMNA - Overview: Heavy Metals, Nails
Detection of nonacute arsenic, mercury, and lead exposure
HYPOG - Overview: Hypoglycemic Agent Screen, Serum
Evaluation of suspected insulinoma characterized by hypoglycemia and increased serum insulin concentration Detecting drugs that stimulate insulin secretion Drugs detected by this procedure are: -The first-generation sulfonylureas:...
IMIPR - Overview: Imipramine and Desipramine, Serum
Monitoring imipramine and desipramine concentrations during therapy Evaluating potential imipramine and desipramine toxicity May aid in evaluating patient compliance
IODCU - Overview: Iodine/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
Assessment of iodine toxicity or recent iodine exposure using a random urine collection Monitoring iodine excretion rate as index of replacement therapy
GLYCF - Overview: Glycophorin A (CD235a) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Aiding in the identification of erythroid precursors in bone marrow
LGBWB - Overview: Globotriaosylsphingosine, Blood
Screening of patients with Fabry disease when a serum specimen is not available This test should not be used for newborn screening followup.
H1083 - Overview: HIK1083 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Diagnosis of gastric-type endocervical adenocarcinoma
IHCFH - Overview: Fumarate Hydratase Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identifying fumarate hydratase-deficient neoplasms Supporting the diagnosis of an atypical smooth muscle tumor over leiomyosarcoma
FENR - Overview: Fentanyl Screen with Reflex, Random, Urine
Screening for drug abuse or use involving fentanyl and confirmation of fentanyl if present in the screen
Mucopolysaccharidosis type I (MPS I) is a rare genetic disorder that typically presents with progressive multisystem involvement in early childhood. This condition results from the deficiency of the enzyme...
webinar on implementation of high-sensitivity troponin I assay - Insights
Cardiovascular Diseases, will be presenting a webinar on the implementation of a high-sensitivity troponin I assay. The webinar will be held February 13 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. eastern....
Should I Stay or Should I Go? - Insights
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., and Rondell Graham, M.B.B.S., delve into the critical decisions involved in contemplating a role on the staff at the institution where you receive your training.
often oversimplified & misunderstood technology--Part I
In the last decade, genetic testing has evolved from single-gene Sanger based assays to much more complex next-generation sequencing (NGS) based assays.
inform novel treatments for kidney stones - Part I - Insights
A collaborative study between Mayo Clinic and the University of Illinois debunked the previous consensus about how kidney stones grow.