AFPPT - Overview: Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP), Peritoneal Fluid
An adjunct to cytology to differentiate between malignancy-related ascites and benign causes of ascites formation
CIMT - Overview: Coccidioides immitis/posadasii, Molecular Detection, PCR, Paraffin, Tissue
Rapid detection of Coccidioides DNA Aiding in the diagnosis of coccidioidomycosis using paraffin-embedded tissue specimens
CYSTG - Overview: Cysticercosis (Taenia solium), IgG, Serum
Aid for the diagnosis of cysticercosis caused by infection with Taenia solium
IODCU - Overview: Iodine/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
Assessment of iodine toxicity or recent iodine exposure using a random urine collection Monitoring iodine excretion rate as index of replacement therapy
TB2LN - Overview: Susceptibility, Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex, Second Line, Varies
Determination of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex minimal inhibitory concentrations to second-line antimicrobial agents
ALBFL - Overview: Albumin, Body Fluid
Aiding in identifying the cause of ascites Aiding in differentiating exudative and transudative pleural effusions
MTDNU - Overview: Methadone Confirmation, Random, Urine
Monitoring for compliance of methadone treatment for analgesia or drug rehabilitation Assessing compliance with rehabilitation programs by urine measurement of 2-ethylidene-1,5-dimethyl-3,3-diphenylpyrrolidine
Screening for common variable immunodeficiency and hyper-IgM syndromes Assessing B-cell subset reconstitution after stem cell or bone marrow transplant Assessing response to B-cell-depleting immunotherapy This test is not indicated...
IGAS - Overview: IgA Subclasses, Serum
Investigation of immune deficiency due to IgA2 deficiency Evaluating patients with anaphylactic transfusion reactions
FFRWB - Overview: Friedreich Ataxia, Frataxin, Quantitative, Blood
Diagnosing individuals with Friedreich ataxia in whole blood specimens Monitoring frataxin levels in patients with Friedreich ataxia This test is not useful for carrier detection.
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test to perform as well as to interpret. The orexin-A/hypocretin-1 test is a sensitive and specific alternative to the MSLT to diagnose type 1 narcolepsy....
Week in Review: November 1 - Insights
Top highlights include: Facebook launches into the digital space of healthcare, medical breakthrough for Ebola, and how the brain makes memories.