MNB - Overview: Manganese, Blood

Evaluation of central nervous system symptoms, similar to Parkinson disease, in manganese (Mn) miners and processors Characterization of liver cirrhosis Therapeutic monitoring in treatment of cirrhosis, parenteral nutrition-related Mn...

TBSU - Overview: Targeted Benzodiazepine Screen, Random, Urine

Determining compliance or identifying illicit benzodiazepine drug use This test is not intended for employment-related testing.

SHIGC - Overview: Shigella Culture, Feces

Determining whether Shigella species may be the cause of diarrhea Reflexive testing for Shigella species from nucleic acid amplification test-positive stool This test is generally not useful for patients hospitalized more than 3 days...

SPSA - Overview: Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Screen, Serum

As a screening aid in the detection of prostate cancer when used in conjunction with a digital rectal exam in men 50 years or older Screening to aid in the prognosis and management of individuals diagnosed with prostate cancer

LFRI - Overview: Progentec aiSLE DX Lupus Flare Risk Index, Plasma

Aiding in the assessment of risk of flare in lupus patients when used in conjunction with standard clinical assessment

PSAU - Overview: Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Ultrasensitive, Serum

As an aid in the detection of prostate cancer when used in conjunction with a digital rectal exam in men ages 50 years and older To aid in the prognosis and management of individuals diagnosed with prostate cancer Monitoring disease after...

PTHFN - Overview: Parathyroid Hormone, Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy (FNAB)-Needle Wash

Discriminating thyroid tissue from enlarged parathyroid glands Facilitating parathyroid localization prior to surgery An adjunct to cytology examination of fine-needle aspiration specimens to confirm or exclude presence of parathyroid...

T4 - Overview: T4 (Thyroxine), Total Only, Serum

Monitoring treatment with synthetic hormones (synthetic T3 [triiodothyronine] will cause a low total T4 [thyroxine]) Monitoring treatment of hyperthyroidism with thiouracil and other anti-thyroid drugs Index of thyroid function when the...

MAMMX - Overview: 6-Monoacetylmorphine (6-MAM) Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Meconium

Detecting in utero heroin 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...

WEEP - Overview: Western Equine Encephalitis Antibody, IgG and IgM, Serum

Aiding the diagnosis of Western equine encephalitis using serum specimens