SGUR - Overview: Specific Gravity, Random, Urine
As a partial assessment of the kidney's ability to concentrate urine
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)
Establishing laboratory evidence of disseminated intravascular coagulation
FABP2 - Overview: Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis Panel II
Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis Panel II
TALMF - Overview: T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia/Lymphoma (ALL), Specified FISH, Varies
Detecting recurrent common chromosome abnormalities associated with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma (T-ALL) using client-specified probes An adjunct to conventional chromosome studies in patients with T-ALL Evaluating...
GLIOF - Overview: 1p/19q Deletion in Gliomas, FISH, Tissue
Aids in diagnosing oligodendroglioma tumors and predicting the response of an oligodendroglioma to therapy May be useful in tumors with a complex "hybrid" morphology requiring differentiation from pure astrocytomas to support the presence...
FABRZ - Overview: Fabry Disease, Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Confirmation of a diagnosis of classic or variant Fabry disease in affected males with reduced alpha- galactosidase A enzyme activity Carrier or diagnostic testing for asymptomatic or symptomatic females, respectively
AMA - Overview: Mitochondrial Antibodies (M2), Serum
Establishing the diagnosis of primary biliary cholangitis This test is not useful for indicating the stage or prognosis of the disease or for monitoring the course of the disease.
ALDG2 - Overview: Autoimmune Liver Disease Panel, Serum
Evaluating patients with suspected autoimmune liver disease, specifically autoimmune hepatitis or primary biliary cholangitis Evaluating patients with liver disease of unknown etiology
AAPD - Overview: Amino Acids, Quantitative, Random, Urine
Evaluating patients with possible inborn errors of metabolism using random urine specimens May aid in evaluation of endocrine disorders, liver diseases, muscle diseases, neoplastic diseases, neurological disorders, nutritional...
MPS4B - Overview: Mucopolysaccharidosis IV Enzyme Panel, Blood Spot
Supporting the biochemical diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidosis type IVA and IVB This test is not useful for carrier detection.
2C19R - Overview: Cytochrome P450 2C19 Genotype, Varies
Identifying patients who may be at risk for altered metabolism of drugs that are modified by cytochrome P450 2C19 Predicting anticoagulation response to clopidogrel
FPCEL - Overview: Elastase, Pancreatic, Serum
Elastase, Pancreatic, Serum
PCDGG - Overview: Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Gene Panel, Varies
Providing a genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of primary ciliary dyskinesia Establishing a diagnosis of primary ciliary dyskinesia
MPS3B - Overview: Mucopolysaccharidosis III, Three-Enzyme Panel, Blood Spot
Supporting the biochemical diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidoses types IIIA, IIIB, IIIC This test is not useful for carrier detection.
HRSPF - Overview: Horse Dander, IgE with Reflex to Horse Dander Component, IgE, Serum
Evaluating patients with suspected horse dander allergy
Confirmatory detection of human T-cell lymphotropic virus types I and II (HTLV-I and HTLV-II)-specific IgG antibodies in human serum specimens that are consistently reactive by initial screening tests Differentiating between HTLV-I- and...
CMVPV - Overview: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Rapid qualitative detection of cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA This test is not intended for the monitoring of CMV disease progression.
DMNES - Overview: Peripheral Nervous System Demyelinating Neuropathy, Autoimmune Evaluation, Serum
Evaluating patients with a suspected immune-mediated demyelinating peripheral neuropathy
STPCO - Overview: ThinPrep with Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Co-Test-Screen, Varies
Screening for cervical carcinoma or intraepithelial lesions and the presence or absence of high-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) when screening women over the age of 30 for possible cervical neoplasia Detection of high-risk HPV genotypes...
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.
Evaluation of pediatric bone marrow and peripheral blood specimens by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) probe analysis for classic rearrangements and chromosomal copy number changes associated with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in...
GALE - Overview: Uridine Diphosphate-Galactose 4' Epimerase, Blood
Diagnosis of uridine diphosphate-galactose 4' epimerase deficiency
FET - Overview: Iron, Liver Tissue
Diagnosis of hemochromatosis using liver tissue specimens
Detecting IDH1 R132 and IDH2 R140 and R172 mutations in acute myeloid leukemia patients at the time of diagnosis to guide targeted therapy Monitoring minimal residual disease during the clinical and therapeutic course
Providing prognostic information in patients with newly diagnosed B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia This test is not intended for use in providing prognostic information for patient with other B-cell neoplasms or hematopoietic tumors.
MSDBS - Overview: Multiple Sulfatase Deficiency, Blood Spot
Supporting the biochemical diagnosis of multiple sulfatase deficiency This test is not useful for carrier detection.
IHC - Overview: Mismatch Repair (MMR) Protein Immunohistochemistry Only, Tumor
Evaluating tumor tissue to identify patients at risk for having hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer/Lynch syndrome
IMTF - Overview: Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumors (IMT), 2p23 (ALK) Rearrangement, FISH, Tissue
Supporting the diagnosis of inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors when used conjunction with an anatomic pathology consultation
EOIBD - Overview: Early Onset Monogenic Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Gene Panel, Varies
Providing a comprehensive genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of an inherited inflammatory bowel disorder Establishing a diagnosis of a monogenic early onset inflammatory bowel disease, allowing for...
LDBF - Overview: Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH), Body Fluid
Identification of exudative pleural effusions Lactate dehydrogenase in pericardial fluids is not diagnostically useful.
LHPED - Overview: Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Pediatrics, Serum
Diagnosis of precocious puberty and delayed puberty in children
BNZU - Overview: Benzodiazepines Confirmation, Random, Urine
Detecting drug use involving benzodiazepines such as alprazolam, chlordiazepoxide, clonazepam, diazepam, midazolam, oxazepam, temazepam, clobazam, flunitrazepam, flurazepam, lorazepam, prazepam, triazolam, and zolpidem
DENGS - Overview: Dengue Virus, Molecular Detection, PCR, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of acute infection caused by dengue virus
DHTS - Overview: Dihydrotestosterone, Serum
Monitoring patients receiving 5-alpha reductase inhibitor therapy or chemotherapy Evaluating patients with possible 5-alpha reductase deficiency
SRYF - Overview: Sex-Determining Region Y, Yp11.3 Deletion, FISH
Detecting the deletion or addition of the SRY gene in conjunction with conventional chromosome studies
PCPMX - Overview: Phencyclidine (PCP) Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Meconium
Detection of in utero drug exposure up to 5 months before birth 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...
MTRNA - Overview: Trichomonas vaginalis, Nucleic Acid Amplification, Varies
Detecting Trichomonas vaginalis in prostatic massage (VBIII) fluid or male urethral swabs
CAVP - Overview: California Virus (La Crosse) IgG and IgM, Serum
Aiding the diagnosis of California (La Crosse) encephalitis using serum specimens
GALK - Overview: Galactokinase, Blood
Diagnosis of galactokinase deficiency Evaluation of children with unexplained bilateral congenital or juvenile onset cataracts
FENTX - Overview: Fentanyl with Metabolite Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine
Detection and confirmation of illicit drug use involving fentanyl 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...
PRKAF - Overview: Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, 19p13.1 (PRKACA) Rearrangement, FISH, Tissue
Aid in the diagnosis of identifying PRKACA gene rearrangements of patients with fibrolamellar carcinoma
IGG - Overview: Immunoglobulin G (IgG), Serum
Detecting or monitoring of IgG monoclonal gammopathies and immune deficiencies
MSDW - Overview: Multiple Sulfatase Deficiency, Leukocytes
Supporting the biochemical diagnosis of multiple sulfatase deficiency in whole blood specimens This test is not useful for carrier detection.
PARVP - Overview: Parvovirus B19, Molecular Detection, PCR, Plasma
Diagnosing parvovirus B19 infection in plasma specimens
PEAN - Overview: Peanut, IgE, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to peanut Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior to...
COKMX - Overview: Cocaine and Metabolite Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Meconium
Detecting in utero drug exposure up to 5 months before birth 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...
C2 - Overview: C2 Complement, Functional, with Reflex, Serum
Investigation of a patient with a low (absent) hemolytic complement, with reflex testing to C3 and C4, if appropriate
HGHAR - Overview: Mercury, Hair
Detecting mercury exposure in hair specimens
BALPF - Overview: B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia/Lymphoma (ALL), Pediatric, FISH, Varies
Detecting, at diagnosis, recurrent common chromosome abnormalities associated with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma (B-ALL/LBL) and Philadelphia chromosome-like acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph-like ALL) in pediatric patients...
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