SFUNG - Overview: 1,3-Beta-D-Glucan (Fungitell), Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of invasive fungal infections caused by various fungi, including Aspergillus species, Fusarium species, Candida species, and Pneumocystis jirovecii, among others
VITAE - Overview: Vitamin A and Vitamin E, Serum
Diagnosing vitamin A deficiency and toxicity Evaluating persons with intestinal malabsorption of lipids Monitoring of Vitamin E supplementation/treatment
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...
VMA - Overview: Vanillylmandelic Acid, 24 Hour, Urine
Screening children for catecholamine-secreting tumors using a 24-hour urine collection when requesting testing for vanillylmandelic acid only Supporting a diagnosis of neuroblastoma Monitoring patients with a treated neuroblastoma
NCLW - Overview: Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis, Two-Enzyme Panel, Leukocytes
Supporting the biochemical diagnosis of two neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses, CLN1 and CLN2 in whole blood specimens This test is not useful for carrier detection.
TYRSC - Overview: Tyrosinemia Follow-Up Panel, Self-Collect, Blood Spot
Monitoring of individuals with tyrosinemia type I (hepatorenal tyrosinemia) using a patient-collected specimen
PAVAL - Overview: Paraneoplastic, Autoantibody Evaluation, Serum
Serological evaluation of patients who present with a subacute neurological disorder of undetermined etiology, especially those with known risk factors for cancer Directing a focused search for cancer Investigating neurological symptoms...
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.
ALAUR - Overview: Aminolevulinic Acid, Urine
Assisting in the differential diagnosis of the acute hepatic porphyrias
HD1 - Overview: House Dust Panel, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to cockroach, Dermatophagoides farinea, Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus, and house dust/H-S lab Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible...
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