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PSGN - Overview: Plasminogen Activity, Plasma

Evaluating patients with ligneous conjunctivitis (strong association with homozygous plasminogen deficiency) Evaluating fibrinolysis, in combination with other components of the fibrinolytic system (fibrinogen, tissue...

PLHBB - Overview: Plasma Free Hemoglobin, Plasma

Determining whether hemolysis is occurring such as from: -Transfusion reaction -Mechanical fragmentation of red blood cells -Relative comparison to baseline levels in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and centrifugal ventricular assist...

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...

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

F_2 - Overview: Coagulation Factor II Activity Assay, Plasma

Diagnosing a congenital deficiency (rare) of coagulation factor II Evaluating acquired deficiencies associated with liver disease or vitamin K deficiency, oral anticoagulant therapy, and antibody-induced deficiencies (eg, in association...

GATA3 - Overview: GATA Binding Protein 3 Immunostain, Technical Component Only

Characterizing carcinomas, including primary bladder and breast carcinomas, and some types of mesenchymal and neuroectodermal tumors

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

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

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

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

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

DIS - Overview: Human Leukocyte Antigens (HLA) Class I and II Disease Association Typing, Low Resolution, Blood

Identifying class I and II human leukocyte antigens (HLA) for potential disease associations or markers for drug hypersensitivity

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...

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

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)

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...

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...

DHTS - Overview: Dihydrotestosterone, Serum

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

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

CARTF - Overview: Carbamazepine Profile, Serum

Monitoring patients exhibiting symptoms of carbamazepine toxicity whose total serum carbamazepine concentration is within the therapeutic range, but who may be producing significant levels of the active metabolite epoxide Free...

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

CMVLR - Overview: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Molecular Detection, PCR, Lower Respiratory

Rapid qualitative detection of cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA in lower respiratory specimens This test is not intended for the monitoring of CMV disease progression or response to therapy.

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,...

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

CEE52 - Overview: CD52 Cell Expression Evaluation, Varies

Detecting cell-surface antigens on malignant cells that are potential therapeutic antibody targets, specifically CD52 Determining the eligibility of patients for monoclonal antibody therapies Monitoring response to the therapeutic...

CARBI - Overview: Carbapenem Resistance Genes, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies

Detecting and differentiating blaKPC, blaNDM, blaVIM, blaOXA-48, and blaIMP gene sequences associated with carbapenem intermediate or resistant results Aiding in infection control in the detection of gastrointestinal colonization of...

FSH - Overview: Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Serum

An adjunct in the evaluation of menstrual irregularities Evaluating patients with suspected hypogonadism Predicting ovulation Evaluating infertility Diagnosing pituitary disorders

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.

GIAR - Overview: Giardia Antigen, Feces

Sensitive screening for the detection of Giardia antigens present in fecal specimens

INAB - Overview: Insulin Antibodies, Serum

Predicting the future development of type 1 diabetes in asymptomatic children, adolescents, and young adults, when used in conjunction with family history, human leukocyte antigen-typing, and other autoantibodies, including glutamic acid...

KI67B - Overview: Ki-67(MIB-1), Breast, Quantitative Immunohistochemistry, Automated

Determining proliferation of tumor cells in paraffin-embedded tissue blocks from patients diagnosed with breast carcinoma

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,...

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...

ROPG - Overview: Measles (Rubeola) Antibodies, IgG, Serum

Determining immune status of individuals to the measles virus Documenting previous infection with measles virus in an individual without a previous record of immunization to measles virus

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Thromboplastin Time, Plasma Any – ≥ 150 sec Fibrinogen Any ≤ 60 – mg/dL 0 – 7 weeks ≤ 6.0 ≥ 24.0 g/dL > 7 weeks ≤ 6.0 ≥ 20.0 g/dL INR (International Normalizing Ratio......