PLPMA - Overview: Prolactin, Pituitary Macroadenoma, Serum

Quantifying prolactin in serum specimens where the high-dose hook effect is suspected (eg, presence of pituitary tumor with symptoms of prolactinoma, and lower than expected serum prolactin concentration)

PDETC - Overview: Phosphodiesterase 10A (PDE10A) IgG, Tissue Immunofluorescence Titer, Spinal Fluid

Reporting an end titer result from phosphodiesterase 10A (PDE10A) in spinal fluid specimens Evaluation of autoimmune/paraneoplastic neurological syndromes among patients presenting with movement disorders and encephalopathy

PKUSC - Overview: Phenylalanine and Tyrosine, Self-Collect, Blood Spot

Monitoring effectiveness of therapy in patients with hyperphenylalaninemia in a patient-collected specimen This test is not sufficient for follow-up for abnormal newborn screening results or for establishing a diagnosis of a specific...

POXP - Overview: Fatty Acid Profile, Peroxisomal (C22-C26), Plasma

Evaluating patients with possible peroxisomal disorders, including peroxisomal biogenesis disorders, X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy, and Refsum disease using plasma specimens Aiding in the assessment of peroxisomal function

SPPSI - Overview: Stiff-Person Spectrum Disorders, including Progressive Encephalomyelitis with Rigidity and Myoclonus, Interpretation, Serum

Interpretation for the evaluation of stiff-person spectrum disorders including the classical or focal forms, such as stiff-limb or stiff-trunk, and progressive encephalomyelitis with rigidity and myoclonus, using serum specimens

VZVPV - Overview: Varicella-Zoster Virus, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies

Rapid (qualitative) detection of varicella-zoster virus DNA in clinical specimens for laboratory diagnosis of disease due to this virus This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients.

WNVCI - Overview: West Nile CSF Interpretation

Interpretation of testing for a laboratory diagnosis of infection with West Nile virus using spinal fluid specimens Aids in diagnosis of central nervous system infection with West Nile virus

SPPC - Overview: Stiff-Person Spectrum Disorders Evaluation, including Progressive Encephalomyelitis with Rigidity and Myoclonus, Spinal Fluid

Evaluating patients with suspected stiff-person syndrome (classical or focal forms, such as stiff-limb or stiff-trunk) and progressive encephalomyelitis with rigidity and myoclonus using spinal fluid specimens

CATLN - Overview: Calcitonin, Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy Needle Wash, Lymph Node

As an adjunct to cytologic examination of fine-needle aspiration specimens in athyrotic individuals treated for medullary thyroid carcinoma to confirm or exclude metastases in enlarged or ultrasonographically suspicious lymph nodes

T46IS - Overview: Tripartite Motif-Containing Protein 46 (TRIM46) IgG, Tissue Immunofluorescence, Serum

Detecting tripartite motif-containing protein 46 (TRIM46)-IgG in serum specimens Evaluation of an autoimmune/paraneoplastic neurological syndrome among patients presenting with cerebellar ataxia, encephalitis, or encephalomyelitis

GAPCR - Overview: Streptococcus Group A, Molecular Detection, PCR, Throat

Detecting group A streptococcal infections in patients with signs and symptoms of pharyngitis using a throat swab specimen The test is not intended for monitoring treatment for group A Streptococcus infections.

SPPCI - Overview: Stiff-Person Spectrum Disorders including Progressive Encephalomyelitis with Rigidity and Myoclonus, Interpretation, Spinal Fluid

Interpretation for the evaluation of stiff-person spectrum disorders, including the classical or focal forms, such as stiff-limb or stiff-trunk, and progressive encephalomyelitis with rigidity and myoclonus, using spinal fluid specimens

VWFMP - Overview: von Willebrand Factor Multimer Analysis, Plasma

As a reflex component of several coagulation consultation unit codes, when indicated When results of complementary laboratory tests are abnormally low or discordant (eg, F8A / Coagulation Factor VIII Activity Assay, Plasma; VWACT / von...

SHBG1 - Overview: Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin, Serum

Diagnosis and follow-up of women with signs or symptoms of androgen excess (eg, polycystic ovarian syndrome and idiopathic hirsutism) An adjunct in monitoring sex-steroid and antiandrogen therapy An adjunct in the diagnosis of disorders...

AACSF - Overview: Amino Acids, Quantitative, Spinal Fluid

Evaluating patients with possible inborn errors of amino acid metabolism, particularly nonketotic hyperglycinemia (glycine encephalopathy) and serine biosynthesis defects, especially when used in conjunction with concomitantly collected...

APBCS - Overview: Adaptor Protein 3 Beta2 (AP3B2) Antibody, Cell-Binding Assay, Serum

The differential diagnosis of patients presenting with mixed cerebellar and sensory ataxia and myeloneuropathy Evaluating AP3B2 (adaptor protein 3 beta2)-IgG by cell-binding assay using serum specimens

HPWET - Overview: Hematopathology Consultation, MCL Embed

Obtaining a rapid, expert opinion for diagnosis of hematologic and non-hematologic diseases using unprocessed bone marrow biopsy specimens referred by the primary pathologist Obtaining special studies that are not available locally

CHRBM - Overview: Chromosome Analysis, Hematologic Disorders, Bone Marrow

Assisting in the diagnosis and classification of certain malignant hematological disorders in bone marrow specimens Evaluating the prognosis in patients with certain malignant hematologic disorders Monitoring effects of treatment...

GLYCS - Overview: Glycine Receptor Alpha1 IgG, Cell Binding Assay, Serum

Evaluating patients with suspected autoimmune stiff-person spectrum disorders (stiff-person syndrome, stiff-limb, stiff trunk or progressive encephalomyelitis with rigidity and myoclonus [PERM]) using serum specimens

HSVPV - Overview: Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies

Aiding in the rapid diagnosis of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections, including qualitative detection of HSV DNA in nonblood clinical specimens This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients.

MDSMF - Overview: Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Specified FISH, Varies

Detecting a neoplastic clone associated with the common chromosome abnormalities seen in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes or other myeloid malignancies using client specified probes Evaluating specimens in which standard...

RRPRS - Overview: Rapid Plasma Reagin Screen with Reflex to Titer, Serum

Aid for the diagnosis of infection with Treponema pallidum Rapid plasma reagin testing following a positive treponemal antibody test This test is not useful as a screening or confirmatory test for blood donor specimens.

MBX - Overview: Muscle Pathology Consultation

Obtaining a rapid, expert opinion on muscle biopsy specimens for diagnosis of acquired or inherited muscle diseases Guiding treatment and genetic testing, as well as investigating relevance of genetic variants of unknown significance

T46IC - Overview: Tripartite Motif-Containing Protein 46 (TRIM46) IgG, Tissue Immunofluorescence, Spinal Fluid

Detecting tripartite motif-containing protein 46 (TRIM46)-IgG in cerebrospinal fluid specimens Evaluation of an autoimmune/paraneoplastic neurological syndrome among patients presenting with cerebellar ataxia, encephalitis, or...

VH - Overview: Vanillylmandelic Acid and Homovanillic Acid, Random, Urine

Preferred first test for screening for catecholamine-secreting tumors in a random urine specimen when requesting both homovanillic acid and vanillylmandelic acid Supporting a diagnosis of neuroblastoma Monitoring patients with a treated...

ACRN - Overview: Acylcarnitines, Quantitative, Plasma

Diagnosis of fatty acid oxidation disorders and several organic acidurias using plasma specimens Evaluating treatment during follow-up of patients with fatty acid beta-oxidation disorders and several organic acidurias

ACRNS - Overview: Acylcarnitines, Quantitative, Serum

Diagnosis of fatty acid oxidation disorders and several organic acidurias using serum specimens Evaluating treatment during follow-up of patients with fatty acid beta-oxidation disorders and several organic acidurias

PBKQN - Overview: BK Virus DNA Detection and Quantification, Plasma

Detection and serial monitoring of BK virus-associated nephropathy in kidney transplant recipients using plasma specimens Detection and serial monitoring of BK virus-associated hemorrhagic cystitis in organ transplant recipients

APBCC - Overview: Adaptor Protein 3 Beta2 (AP3B2) Antibody, Cell-Binding Assay, Spinal Fluid

The differential diagnosis of patients presenting with mixed cerebellar and sensory ataxia and myeloneuropathy Evaluating AP3B2 (adaptor protein 3 beta2)-IgG by cell-binding assay using spinal fluid specimens

HSMP - Overview: Hepatosplenomegaly Panel, Plasma

As a component to the initial evaluation of a patient presenting with hepatosplenomegaly, using plasma specimens This test is not useful for the identification of carriers. This test should not be used as a monitoring tool for patients...

GLYCC - Overview: Glycine Receptor Alpha1 IgG, Cell Binding Assay, Spinal Fluid

Evaluating patients with suspected autoimmune stiff-person spectrum disorders (stiff-person syndrome, stiff-limb, stiff trunk, or progressive encephalomyelitis with rigidity and myoclonus [PERM]) using spinal fluids specimens

PQNU - Overview: Porphyrins, Quantitative, 24 Hour, Urine

Preferred screening test for congenital erythropoietic porphyria and porphyria cutanea tarda and during symptomatic periods for acute intermittent porphyria, hereditary coproporphyria, and variegate porphyria when specimen transport will be...

LALB - Overview: Lysosomal Acid Lipase, Blood

Evaluation of patients with a clinical presentation suggestive of lysosomal acid lipase deficiency using blood specimens This test is not useful to determine carrier status for cholesteryl ester storage disease or Wolman disease.

NSYPH - Overview: Syphilis IgG Enzyme Immunoassay, Serum

An aid in the diagnosis of infection with Treponema pallidum Routine prenatal screening This test is not useful for diagnosis of congenital syphilis. This test is not offered as a screening or confirmatory test for blood donor specimens.

APOEG - Overview: Apolipoprotein E Genotyping, Blood

Determining the specific apolipoprotein E (APOE) genotypes in individuals with type III hyperlipoproteinemia Determining the specific APOE genotypes that may increase risk for amyloid related imaging abnormalities in individuals being...

BRTP - Overview: Rapid Hereditary Breast Cancer Treatment Decision Panel, Varies

Establishing a diagnosis of a hereditary breast cancer syndrome allowing for surgical and management decision making Determining therapeutic eligibility with poly (adenosine diphosphate-ribose) polymerase inhibitors based on certain gene...

LDALD - Overview: Lysosomal and Peroxisomal Disorders Newborn Screen, Blood Spot

First-tier newborn screen for the lysosomal disorders: Fabry, Gaucher, Krabbe, mucopolysaccharidosis I (MPS I) and II (MPS II), infantile neurovisceral or chronic visceral acid sphingomyelinase deficiency, and Pompe (glycogen storage...

PFAPE - Overview: Fatty Acid Profile, Essential, Plasma

Evaluating the nutritional intake and intestinal absorption of essential fatty acids using plasma specimens Identifying deficiency of essential and other nutritionally beneficial fatty acids Monitoring treatment of patients with essential...

FAPEP - Overview: Fatty Acid Profile, Essential, Serum

Evaluating the nutritional intake and intestinal absorption of essential fatty acids using serum specimens Identifying deficiency of essential and other nutritionally beneficial fatty acids Monitoring treatment of patients with essential...

HCYSP - Overview: Homocysteine, Total, Plasma

An aid for screening patients suspected of having an inherited disorder of methionine metabolism including: -Cystathionine beta-synthase deficiency (homocystinuria) -Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase deficiency and its thermolabile...

HCYSS - Overview: Homocysteine, Total, Serum

An aid for screening patients suspected of having an inherited disorder of methionine metabolism including: -Cystathionine beta-synthase deficiency (homocystinuria) -Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase deficiency and its thermolabile...

FAPCP - Overview: Fatty Acid Profile, Comprehensive (C8-C26), Serum

Monitoring patients undergoing diet therapy for mitochondrial or peroxisomal disorders (possibly inducing essential fatty acid deficiency in response to restricted fat intake) using serum specimens Monitoring treatment of essential fatty...

PFAPC - Overview: Fatty Acid Profile, Comprehensive (C8-C26), Plasma

Monitoring patients undergoing diet therapy for mitochondrial or peroxisomal disorders (possibly inducing essential fatty acid deficiency in response to restricted fat intake) using plasma specimens Monitoring treatment of essential fatty...

UBKQN - Overview: BK Virus DNA Detection and Quantification, Random, Urine

Detection and serial monitoring of BK virus (BKV)-associated nephropathy in kidney transplant recipients using random urine specimens Detection and serial monitoring of BKV-associated hemorrhagic cystitis in organ transplant recipients

BHISC - Overview: Bone Histomorphometry, Gross Microscopic Exam

Undetermined metabolic bone disease in wet tissue specimens Renal osteodystrophy Osteomalacia Osteoporosis Paget disease Assessing effects of therapy Identification of some disorders of the hematopoietic system Aluminum...

HERDM - Overview: HER2, Breast, DCIS, Quantitative Immunohistochemistry, Manual with HER2 FISH Reflex

Determining overexpression of HER2 protein on formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue sections in ductal carcinoma in situ or solid/intracystic papillary carcinoma breast tissue with a reflex to FISH testing if the specimen is equivocal...

MDSDF - Overview: Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Diagnostic FISH, Varies

Detecting a neoplastic clone associated with the common chromosome abnormalities seen in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes or other myeloid malignancies using a laboratory-designated probe set algorithm Evaluating specimens in which...

MHRP - Overview: Metamycoplasma hominis, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies

Rapid, sensitive, and specific identification of Metamycoplasma hominis from synovial fluid, genitourinary, reproductive, lower respiratory sources, pleural/chest fluid, pericardial fluid, and wound specimens This test is not intended for...

PQNRU - Overview: Porphyrins, Quantitative, Random, Urine

Preferred test to begin assessment for congenital erythropoietic porphyria and porphyria cutanea tarda and during symptomatic periods for acute intermittent porphyria, hereditary coproporphyria, and variegate porphyria when specimen...

RPRS - Overview: Rapid Plasma Reagin Screen with Reflex, Serum

Aiding in the diagnosis of recent or past Treponema pallidum infection Rapid plasma reagin screening when T pallidum antibody screen is positive This test is not useful as a screening or confirmatory test for blood donor specimens.