BUPMX - Overview: Buprenorphine and Norbuprenorphine, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine
Monitoring of compliance of buprenorphine therapy Detection and confirmation of the illicit use of buprenorphine Chain of custody is required whenever the results of testing could be used in a court of law. Its purpose is to protect the...
SALCT - Overview: Cortisol, Saliva
Screening for Cushing syndrome Diagnosis of Cushing syndrome in patients presenting with symptoms or signs suggestive of the disease
Detecting cobalt toxicity Monitoring metallic prosthetic implant wear This test is not useful for assessment of vitamin B12 activity.
MSDW - Overview: Multiple Sulfatase Deficiency, Leukocytes
Supporting the biochemical diagnosis of multiple sulfatase deficiency in whole blood specimens This test is not useful for carrier detection.
MYD88 - Overview: MYD88, L265P, Somatic Gene Mutation, DNA Allele-Specific PCR, Varies
Establishing the diagnosis of lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma/Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia Helping to distinguish lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma/Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia (low-grade B-cell lymphoma) from other subtypes
NMHR1 - Overview: N-Methylhistamine, Random, Urine
Screening for and monitoring of mastocytosis and disorders of systemic mast-cell activation, such as anaphylaxis and other forms of severe systemic allergic reactions as a part of a random urine collection profile Monitoring therapeutic...
Confirmation of an elevated urinary nickel concentration This test is not useful for the investigation of nickel hypersensitivity.
NMH1D - Overview: N-Methylhistamine, 24 Hour, Urine
Screening for and monitoring of mastocytosis and disorders of systemic mast-cell activation, such as anaphylaxis and other forms of severe systemic allergic reactions as a part of a profile Monitoring therapeutic progress in conditions...
PARVP - Overview: Parvovirus B19, Molecular Detection, PCR, Plasma
Diagnosing parvovirus B19 infection in plasma specimens
SSCTU - Overview: S-Sulfocysteine Panel, Urine
Diagnosis of molybdenum cofactor deficiency, isolated sulfite oxidase deficiency, and hereditary xanthinuria Monitoring patients with molybdenum cofactor deficiency or isolated sulfite oxidase deficiency who are on treatment
CTBBL - Overview: Mycobacterial Culture, Blood
Diagnosing mycobacteremia
TABSU - Overview: Targeted Benzodiazepine Screen, Random, Urine
Qualitatively (present vs not detected) identifying 27 benzodiazepine compounds (parent drug and metabolites) in urine to help determine compliance or identify illicit benzodiazepine drug use This test is not intended for...
TPO - Overview: Thyroperoxidase Antibodies, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of thyroid autoimmune disorders Differentiating thyroid autoimmune disorders from nonautoimmune goiter or hypothyroidism As a diagnostic tool in deciding whether to treat a patient who has subclinical...
PFCEA - Overview: Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA), Pleural Fluid
An adjuvant to cytology and imaging studies to differentiate between nonmalignant and malignant causes of pleural effusions
Detection and confirmation of drug use of cannabis/marijuana and to specifically identify and quantify delta-8 carboxy tetrahydrocannabinol (THC-COOH) and delta-9-THC-COOH Chain of custody is required whenever the results of testing could...
TQ10 - Overview: Coenzyme Q10, Total, Plasma
Diagnosis of primary coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) deficiencies in some patients who are not supplemented with CoQ10 Monitoring patients receiving statin therapy Monitoring CoQ10 status during treatment of various degenerative conditions,...
CDUOE - Overview: Cadmium Occupational Exposure, Random, Urine
Detecting occupational exposure to cadmium, a toxic heavy metal, using random urine specimens
CVRNA - Overview: Candida Vaginitis, Nucleic Acid Amplification RNA, Vaginal
Aiding in the diagnosis of Candida vaginitis This test is not intended for use in medico-legal applications.
CORTF - Overview: Cortisol, Free, Serum
Assessment of cortisol status in cases where there is known or a suspected abnormality in cortisol-binding proteins or albumin Assessment of adrenal function in the critically ill or stressed patient, thus preventing unnecessary use of...
ETGR - Overview: Ethyl Glucuronide Screen with Reflex, Random, Urine
Screening and confirmation for drug abuse involving alcohol
Rapid detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis DNA from respiratory specimens for the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis Presumptive detection of rifampin resistance based on the presence of resistance-associated mutations
COKEX - Overview: Cocaine and Metabolite Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine
Detecting and confirming drug abuse involving cocaine 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 by...
PCTTS - Overview: Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Antibody Type Tr (PCA-Tr) Titer, Serum
Serological testing for Purkinje cell cytoplasmic antibody-Tr for patients with acquired cerebellar ataxia of undetermined etiology, particularly if the patient has a history of Hodgkin lymphoma Reporting an end titer result from serum...
CTXWB - Overview: Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis, Blood
Evaluating patients with a clinical suspicion of cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX) Monitoring of individuals with CTX on chenodeoxycholic acid (CDCA) therapy This test is not useful for the identification of carriers. This test is...
DASM5 - Overview: Drugs of Abuse Screen, Meconium 5
Identifying amphetamines (and methamphetamines), opiates, phencyclidine, as well as metabolites of cocaine and marijuana in meconium specimens
COKMX - Overview: Cocaine and Metabolite Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Meconium
Detecting in utero drug 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 by...
Measuring the delta-9 carboxy-tetrahydrocannabinol to creatinine ratio to detect use of tetrahydrocannabinol
Detecting in utero drug exposure to marijuana (tetrahydrocannabinol) 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...
DASM4 - Overview: Drugs of Abuse Screen, Meconium 4
Identifying amphetamines (and methamphetamines), opiates, as well as metabolites of cocaine and marijuana in meconium specimens
AMPMX - Overview: Amphetamine-Type Stimulants Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Meconium
Detecting in utero drug 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 by...
PNRCH - Overview: Drug Immunoassay Panel, Urine
Detecting drug use involving barbiturates, cocaine, and carboxy-tetrahydrocannabinol This test is not intended for use in employment-related testing.
PGSN - Overview: Progesterone, Serum
Ascertaining whether ovulation occurred in a menstrual cycle Assessment of infertility Evaluation of abnormal uterine bleeding Evaluation of placental health in high-risk pregnancy Determining the effectiveness of progesterone...
OPTMX - Overview: Opiate Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Meconium
Detecting maternal prenatal opiate/opioid use 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...
CYPZ - Overview: 21-Hydroxylase Gene, CYP21A2, Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Carrier screening and diagnosis of 21-hydroxylase deficient congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) in individuals with a personal or family history of 21-hydroxylase deficiency, or as follow-up to positive CAH newborn screens and/or...
Detecting drug use involving stimulants, barbiturate, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opioids, tetrahydrocannabinol, and alcohol This test is not intended for use in employment-related testing.
PYRC - Overview: Pyruvate, Spinal Fluid
Investigating possible disorders of mitochondrial metabolism, when used in conjunction with cerebrospinal fluid lactate, collected at the same time, to determine the lactate-to-pyruvate (L:P) ratio Evaluating patients with neurologic...
PBALP - Overview: Porphobilinogen and Aminolevulinic Acid, Plasma
An equivalent option to urine for first-line test for evaluation of a suspected acute porphyria Monitoring patients undergoing treatment for an acute intermittent porphyria or other acute porphyria
PARVO - Overview: Parvovirus B19, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Diagnosing parvovirus B19 infection
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...
T3 - Overview: T3 (Triiodothyronine), Total, Serum
Second-order testing for hyperthyroidism in patients with low thyroid-stimulating hormone values and normal thyroxine levels Diagnosing triiodothyronine (T3) toxicosis This test is not useful for general screening of the population...
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...
VLCZ - Overview: Very Long Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Confirmation of a diagnosis of very long chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase (VLCAD) deficiency Carrier screening in cases where there is a family history of VLCAD deficiency, but an affected individual is not available for testing or...
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
VZIKU - Overview: Zika Virus, PCR, Molecular Detection, Random, Urine
Qualitative detection of Zika virus RNA in paired urine and serum from individuals meeting the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention Zika virus clinical or epidemiologic criteria
ROMA - Overview: ROMA Score (Ovarian Malignancy Risk Algorithm), Serum
Risk assessment for finding an ovarian malignancy during surgery in women who present with an adnexal mass The test is not intended as a screening or stand-alone diagnostic assay for ovarian cancer.
SRAU - Overview: Serotonin Release Assay, Unfractionated Heparin, Mass Spectrometry, Serum
Detecting heparin-dependent platelet activating antibodies implicated in the pathogenesis of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
EAG - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus e Antigen, Serum
Determining the presence or absence of detectable hepatitis B virus e antigen in monitoring infection status of individuals with chronic hepatitis B Determining infectivity of hepatitis B virus (HBV) carriers Monitoring serologic...
HEAB - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus e Antibody, Serum
Determining the presence or absence of detectable hepatitis B virus e antibody in monitoring infection status of individuals with chronic hepatitis B Determining infectivity of hepatitis B virus (HBV) carriers Monitoring serologic...
GMCSF - Overview: Granulocyte Monocyte-Colony Stimulating Factor, Plasma
Measuring the concentration of granulocyte macrophage-colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) in plasma Understanding the etiology of chronic inflammatory diseases or infections, when used in conjunction with clinical information and other...
LKM - Overview: Liver/Kidney Microsome Type 1 Antibodies, Serum
Evaluation of patients with liver disease of unknown etiology Evaluation of patients with suspected autoimmune hepatitis
Mucopolysaccharidosis type I (MPS I) is a rare genetic disorder that typically presents with progressive multisystem involvement in early childhood. This condition results from the deficiency of the enzyme...
webinar on implementation of high-sensitivity troponin I assay - Insights
Cardiovascular Diseases, will be presenting a webinar on the implementation of a high-sensitivity troponin I assay. The webinar will be held February 13 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. eastern....
Should I Stay or Should I Go? - Insights
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., and Rondell Graham, M.B.B.S., delve into the critical decisions involved in contemplating a role on the staff at the institution where you receive your training.
often oversimplified & misunderstood technology--Part I
In the last decade, genetic testing has evolved from single-gene Sanger based assays to much more complex next-generation sequencing (NGS) based assays.
inform novel treatments for kidney stones - Part I - Insights
A collaborative study between Mayo Clinic and the University of Illinois debunked the previous consensus about how kidney stones grow.