WGSDX - Overview: Whole Genome Sequencing for Hereditary Disorders, Varies

Serving as a first-tier test to identify a molecular diagnosis in patients with suspected genetic disorders, which can allow for: -Better understanding of the natural history/prognosis -Targeted management (anticipatory guidance, management...

CDCOM - Overview: Celiac Disease Comprehensive Cascade, Serum and Whole Blood

Evaluating patients suspected of having celiac disease, including patients with compatible symptoms, patients with atypical symptoms, and individuals at increased risk (family history, previous diagnosis with associated...

PCDEC - Overview: Pediatric Autoimmune Encephalopathy/CNS Disorder Evaluation, Spinal Fluid

Evaluating children with autoimmune central nervous system disorders using spinal fluid specimens

ALAD - Overview: Aminolevulinic Acid Dehydratase, Whole Blood

Preferred confirmation test for the diagnosis of aminolevulinic acid dehydratase deficiency porphyria This test is not useful for detecting lead intoxication.

AERMC - Overview: Aeromonas Culture, Feces

Determining whether Aeromonas species may be the cause of diarrhea This test is generally not useful for patients hospitalized more than 3 days because the yield from specimens from these patients is very low, as is the likelihood of...

ALUCR - Overview: Aluminum/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine

Monitoring aluminum exposure when a 24-hour urine cannot be collected Monitoring metallic prosthetic implant wear when a 24-hour urine cannot be collected This test is not an acceptable substitute for serum aluminum measurements and is...

APIXA - Overview: Apixaban, Anti-Xa, Plasma

Measuring apixaban concentration in selected clinical situations (eg, renal insufficiency, assessment of compliance, periprocedural measurement of drug concentration, suspected overdose, advanced age, and extremes of body weight)

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...

AMBF - Overview: Amylase, Body Fluid

Evaluation of patients with a pathological accumulation of fluid to determine whether pancreatic inflammation, pancreatic fistula, or esophageal rupture may be contributing Aiding in the diagnosis of pancreatitis

AMISO - Overview: Amylase, Isoenzymes, Serum

Ruling out salivary amylase as the cause of elevated serum amylase