APBCS - Overview: Adaptor Protein 3 Beta2 (AP3B2) Antibody, Cell-Binding Assay, Serum
The differential diagnosis of patients presenting with mixed cerebellar and sensory ataxia and myeloneuropathy Evaluating AP3B2 (adaptor protein 3 beta2)-IgG by cell-binding assay using serum specimens
BHYD - Overview: Beta-Hydroxybutyrate, Serum
Monitoring therapy for diabetic ketoacidosis Investigating the differential diagnosis of any patient presenting to the emergency room with hypoglycemia, acidosis, suspected alcohol ingestion, or an unexplained increase in the anion gap...
ALC - Overview: Ethanol, Blood
Detection of ethanol (ethyl alcohol) in blood to document prior consumption or administration of ethanol Quantification of the concentration of ethanol in blood correlates directly with degree of intoxication This test is not intended for...
MTXSG - Overview: Methotrexate Post Glucarpidase, Serum
Monitoring methotrexate concentrations post-glucarpidase therapy Documenting failure to respond that may be due to noncompliance Guiding dosage adjustments in patients with kidney failure
RTSC - Overview: Reptilase Time, Plasma
Evaluation of a prolonged thrombin time (TT): It is mainly used to confirm or exclude the presence of heparin in the specimen or specimen type Evaluating hypofibrinogenemia or dysfibrinogenemia in conjunction with the TT and fibrinogen...
SP5TS - Overview: Septin-5 Antibody, Tissue Immunofluorescence Titer, Serum
Detecting septin-5 IgG in serum specimens Reporting an end titer result from serum specimens
SP5TC - Overview: Septin-5 Antibody, Tissue Immunofluorescence, Spinal Fluid
Detecting septin-5 IgG in spinal fluid (CSF) specimens Reporting an end titer result from CSF specimens
A_CR - Overview: Albumin/Creatinine Ratio
Calculating the albumin concentration per creatinine Assessing the potential for early onset of nephropathy in diabetic patients using random urine specimens
AMS - Overview: Amylase, Total, Serum
Diagnosis and management of pancreatitis Evaluation of pancreatic function
C3 - Overview: Complement C3, Serum
Assessing disease activity in systemic lupus erythematosus Investigating an undetectable total complement level
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