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HSCRP - Overview: C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity, Serum

Assessment of risk of developing myocardial infarction in patients presenting with acute coronary syndromes Assessment of risk of developing cardiovascular disease or ischemic events in individuals who do not manifest disease at present

GFATC - Overview: Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein Alpha Subunit Antibody, Immunofluorescence Titer Assay, Spinal Fluid

Reporting an end titer result in spinal fluid specimens Distinguishing, in spinal fluid, autoimmune GFAP astrocytopathy from infectious meningoencephalitis and idiopathic inflammatory central nervous system (CNS) disorders such as multiple...

GFATS - Overview: Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein Alpha Subunit Antibody, Immunofluorescence Titer Assay, Serum

Reporting an end titer result in serum specimens Distinguishing autoimmune glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) astrocytopathy from infectious meningoencephalitis and idiopathic inflammatory central nervous system (CNS) disorders such as...

SPSM - Overview: Morphology Evaluation (Special Smear), Blood

Detecting disease states or syndromes of the white blood cells, red blood cells, or platelet cell lines of a patient's peripheral blood

PBUCR - Overview: Lead/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine

Detecting clinically significant lead exposure, a toxic heavy metal, using random urine specimens

KRTAE - Overview: Keratin (AE1/AE3) Immunostain, Technical Component Only

Identification of cells expressing a broad spectrum of cytokeratins (low and high molecular weight keratins)

MPPG - Overview: Mumps Virus Antibody, IgG, Serum

Determination of postimmunization immune response of individuals to the mumps vaccine Documentation of previous infection with mumps virus in an individual with no previous record of immunization to mumps virus

MTBS - Overview: Microsporidia Stain, Varies

Diagnosis of extra-intestinal microsporidiosis involving the lung, skin, and other organs, particularly in immunocompromised hosts Diagnosis of ocular microsporidiosis

SGSS - Overview: Synthetic Glucocorticoid Screen, Serum

Confirming the presence of listed synthetic glucocorticoids (see Interpretation) Confirming the cause of secondary adrenal insufficiency This test is not useful for detection of fluticasone propionate.

SGSU - Overview: Synthetic Glucocorticoid Screen, Random, Urine

Confirming the presence of the listed synthetic glucocorticoids Confirming the cause of secondary adrenal insufficiency

TTSC - Overview: Thrombin Time (Bovine), Plasma

Detecting or excluding the presence of heparin or heparin-like anticoagulants (which act by enhancing antithrombin's inhibition of thrombin and other procoagulant enzymes) when used in conjunction with the reptilase time (RT) in evaluating...

TTF40 - Overview: TTF41 (SPT24) + p40 Immunostain, Technical Component Only

Thyroid transcription factor 1 aids in the classification of carcinomas of unknown origin p40 aids in the classification of carcinomas and lymphomas

SCERA - Overview: Saccharomyces cerevisiae Antibody, IgA, Serum

Measuring IgA anti-Saccharomyces cerevisiae antibodies as a part of a profile to aid in distinguishing between ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease in patients for whom the specific diagnosis is unclear based on endoscopic, pathologic, and...

WNMC - Overview: West Nile Virus Antibody, IgM, Spinal Fluid

Aids in diagnosing central nervous system West Nile virus infections during the acute phase

12PU1 - Overview: Protein, Total, 12 Hour, Urine

Evaluation of renal disease Screening for monoclonal gammopathy Screening for postural (orthostatic) proteinuria In select clinical situations, collection of a 12-hour specimen may allow more rapid detection of proteinuria states (eg,...

IGE - Overview: Immunoglobulin E (IgE), Serum

Evaluating patients with suspected diseases associated with elevations in total IgE, including allergic disease, primary immunodeficiencies, infections, malignancies, or other inflammatory diseases Diagnostic evaluation of patients with...

BILEA - Overview: Bile Acids, Total, Serum

An aid in the evaluation of liver function Evaluation of liver function changes before the formation of more advanced clinical signs of illness such as icterus An aid in the determination of hepatic dysfunction as a result of chemical and...

APMSC - Overview: Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT) Mix 1:1, Plasma

Screening for certain coagulation factor deficiencies and abnormalities (eg, factor VIII, IX, XI, or XII). Detection of coagulation inhibitors such as lupus anticoagulant, antiphospholipid antibodies, specific factor inhibitors, and...

ALB24 - Overview: Albumin, 24 Hour, Urine

Evaluating diabetic patients to assess the potential for early onset of nephropathy

BMIPB - Overview: Borrelia miyamotoi Detection, PCR, Blood

Aiding in the diagnosis of Borrelia miyamotoi infection in conjunction with clinical findings Preferred method for detection of B miyamotoi using blood specimens

A124 - Overview: Alpha-1-Microglobulin, 24 Hour, Urine

Assessment of renal tubular injury or dysfunction using 24-hour urine collections Screening for tubular abnormalities Detecting chronic asymptomatic renal tubular dysfunction(2)

ALU - Overview: Aluminum, 24 Hour, Urine

Monitoring aluminum exposure Preferred matrix for assessment of exposure in patients with normal kidney function since rapidly filtered by kidneys Monitoring metallic prosthetic implant wear This test is not an acceptable substitute for...

IBDP2 - Overview: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Serology Panel, Serum

Distinguishing between ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease in patients for whom the specific diagnosis is unclear based on endoscopic, pathologic, and imaging evaluations This test is not useful for determining the extent of disease in...

SIL2R - Overview: Interleukin-2 Receptor Alpha Soluble, Plasma

Measuring the concentration of soluble interleukin-2 receptor alpha (sIL-2r alpha) in plasma Aids in the diagnosis and evaluation of patients for lymphoproliferative disorders, including autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome,...

SLFAT - Overview: Cryptococcus Antigen Titer, Lateral Flow Assay, Serum

Monitoring Cryptococcus antigen titers in serum Aiding in the diagnosis of cryptococcosis This test should not be used as a test of cure or to guide treatment decisions.

CHRTI - Overview: Chromosome Analysis, Skin Biopsy

Diagnosis of mosaic congenital chromosome abnormalities, including mosaic aneuploidy and mosaic structural abnormalities Subsequent chromosome analysis when results from peripheral blood are inconclusive

CYPAN - Overview: Cytokine Panel, Plasma

Understanding the etiology of infectious or chronic inflammatory diseases, when used in conjunction with clinical information and other laboratory testing Research studies in which an assessment of cytokine responses is needed

HSVPB - Overview: Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood

Aiding in the rapid diagnosis of disseminated disease due to herpes simplex virus (HSV) Qualitative detection of HSV DNA This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients.

MPO - Overview: Myeloperoxidase Antibodies, IgG, Serum

Evaluating patients with clinical features anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody associated vasculitis, specifically granulomatosis with polyangiitis, microscopic polyangiitis (MPA), and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis...

OPTU - Overview: Orthostatic Protein, Timed Collection, Urine

Diagnosis of orthostatic proteinuria As a second-order test for additional characterization of proteinuria of less than 3 grams/24 hours, particularly in children or adolescents

OPE - Overview: Ova and Parasite, Travel History or Immunocompromised, Feces

Detecting and identifying parasitic protozoa and eggs and larvae of parasitic helminths in stool specimens

LFRI - Overview: Progentec aiSLE DX Lupus Flare Risk Index, Plasma

Aiding in the assessment of risk of flare in lupus patients when used in conjunction with standard clinical assessment

PIPU - Overview: Pipecolic Acid, Random, Urine

Differentiating between disorders of peroxisomal biogenesis (eg, Zellweger syndrome) and disorders with loss of a single peroxisomal function Detecting abnormal elevations of pipecolic acid in urine

PRCAL - Overview: Procalcitonin, Serum

Monitoring antibiotic therapy and all-cause mortality for patients diagnosed with severe sepsis or septic shock in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or when obtained in the emergency department or other medical wards prior to ICU admission

PLABN - Overview: Platelet Antibody Screen, Serum

Detecting alloantibodies to epitopes on platelet glycoproteins IIb/IIIa, Ib/Ix, Ia/IIa, IV and class I human leukocyte antigens to evaluate cases of immune mediated refractoriness to platelet transfusions, posttransfusion purpura, or...

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.

RNAP - Overview: RNA Polymerase III Antibodies, IgG, Serum

Evaluating patients suspected of having systemic sclerosis as part of systemic sclerosis criteria antibody tests Providing diagnostic and prognostic information in patients with systemic sclerosis

RISA - Overview: Risankizumab, Serum

Assessing the response to risankizumab therapy Assessing the need for dose escalation Evaluating potential changes or discontinuation of therapy Monitoring patients who need to be above a certain risankizumab concentration to improve the...

DHTS - Overview: Dihydrotestosterone, Serum

Monitoring patients receiving 5-alpha reductase inhibitor therapy or chemotherapy Evaluating patients with possible 5-alpha reductase deficiency

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