K818 - Overview: Keratin 8 and 18 (KRT8/18), Technical Component only
Aiding in the diagnosis of carcinomas
NARC - Overview: Narcolepsy-Associated Antigen, HLA-DQB1 Typing, Blood
Ruling out a diagnosis of narcolepsy
SPIRO - Overview: Spirochete Immunostain, Technical Component Only
This test will identify spirochete organisms in cases of intestinal spirochetosis, as well as cases of syphilis caused by infection with the spirochete Treponema pallidum.
FER - Overview: Semen Analysis, Semen
Determining male fertility status
VALPF - Overview: Valproic Acid, Free, Serum
Monitoring free valproic acid in therapy Assessing compliance Evaluating potential toxicity
AC1Q - Overview: Anti-C1q Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Evaluating patients with suspected anti-C1q vasculitis Predicting renal involvement in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus Detection of anti-C1q antibodies in serum
A2M - Overview: Alpha-2-Macroglobulin, Serum
Evaluating patients with nephrotic syndrome and pancreatitis
GAAWR - Overview: Acid Alpha-Glucosidase Reflex, Leukocytes
Diagnosis of Pompe disease as a confirmatory reflex of the 6-enzyme panel
ACE - Overview: Angiotensin Converting Enzyme, Serum
Evaluation of patients with suspected sarcoidosis
BIOTN - Overview: Biotin, Serum
Measurement of biotin in serum Assessment of biotin concentrations in individuals taking biotin supplements Investigation of unexpected results from immunoassays that utilize biotin-streptavidin detection methods This test is not useful...
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