NSESF - Overview: Neuron-Specific Enolase (NSE), Spinal Fluid
An auxiliary test in the diagnosis of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease An auxiliary test in the diagnosis of small cell lung carcinoma metastasis to central nervous system or leptomeninges
Evaluation of patients with an abnormal newborn screen showing elevations of glutarylcarnitine (C5-DC) using plasma specimens Evaluation of patients with abnormal newborn screens showing elevations of C4- acylcarnitine to aid in the...
MMPGM - Overview: Mumps Virus Antibody, IgM and IgG, Serum
Diagnosis of mumps virus infection 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...
STRNG - Overview: Strongyloides Antibody, IgG, Serum
Screening for the presence of IgG-class antibodies to Strongyloides This test is not useful for monitoring patient response to therapy as IgG-class antibodies to Strongyloides may remain detectable following resolution of infection.
PCPMX - Overview: Phencyclidine (PCP) Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Meconium
Detection of 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...
PPFE - Overview: Protoporphyrins, Fractionation, Whole Blood
Evaluating patients with possible diagnoses of erythropoietic protoporphyria or X-linked dominant protoporphyria Establishing a biochemical diagnosis of erythropoietic protoporphyria and X-linked dominant protoporphyria
TOXB - Overview: Toxoplasma gondii, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood
Supporting the diagnosis of active toxoplasmosis, particularly in immunocompromised individuals
GDF15 - Overview: Growth Differentiation Factor 15, Plasma
A circulating biomarker in myopathy-related mitochondrial disease as well as other conditions Investigation of patients suspected of having a mitochondrial myopathy This assay is not suitable for carrier detection.
ALAD - Overview: Aminolevulinic Acid Dehydratase, Whole Blood
Preferred confirmation test for the diagnosis of aminolevulinic acid dehydratase deficiency porphyria This test is not useful for detecting lead intoxication.
ALKP - Overview: Alkaline Phosphatase, Total and Isoenzymes, Serum
Aid in the diagnosis and treatment of liver, bone, intestinal, and parathyroid diseases Determining the tissue source of increased alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity in serum Differentiating between liver and bone sources of elevated ALP
AMPHX - Overview: Amphetamines Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine
Confirming drug exposure involving amphetamines such as amphetamine and methamphetamine, phentermine, pseudoephedrine/ephedrine, methylenedioxymethamphetamine, and methylenedioxyamphetamine. Providing chain-of-custody for when the results...
BMIYC - Overview: Borrelia miyamotoi Detection PCR, Spinal Fluid
Aids in the diagnosis of Borrelia miyamotoi infection in conjunction with clinical findings This test is not useful for detecting the Borrelia species that cause Lyme disease.
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
MUXF3 - Overview: MUXF3 (Cross-reactive Carbohydrate Determinant), IgE, Serum
Evaluation for the presence of antibodies to cross-reactive carbohydrate determinates (CCD) Investigation of clinically unexpected positive IgE antibody testing in a wide variety of plant and invertebrate allergens
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...
CCOC - Overview: Coccidioides Antibody, Complement Fixation and Immunodiffusion, Spinal Fluid
Diagnosing coccidioidomycosis using spinal fluid specimens
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...
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
CERAM - Overview: MI-Heart Ceramides, Plasma
Evaluating the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events within the next 1 to 5 years
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...
C4FX - Overview: C4 Complement, Functional, Serum
Diagnosis of C4 deficiency Investigation of a patient with an undetectable total complement level
C2 - Overview: C2 Complement, Functional, with Reflex, Serum
Investigation of a patient with a low (absent) hemolytic complement, with reflex testing to C3 and C4, if appropriate
LH - Overview: Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Serum
An adjunct in the evaluation of menstrual irregularities Evaluating patients with suspected hypogonadism Predicting ovulation Evaluating infertility Diagnosing pituitary disorders
POSA - Overview: Posaconazole, Serum
Monitoring posaconazole therapy
PNRP - Overview: Pneumocystis jiroveci, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Preferred test for detection of Pneumocystis
HAEV0 - Overview: Hemolytic Anemia Summary Interpretation
Incorporating and summarizing subsequent results into an overall interpretation for the HAEV1 / Hemolytic Anemia Evaluation, Blood
LAMO - Overview: Lamotrigine, Serum
Monitoring serum concentration of lamotrigine Assessing compliance Adjusting lamotrigine dose in patients receiving other anticonvulsant drugs that interact pharmacokinetically with lamotrigine
LACO - Overview: Lacosamide, Serum
Monitoring serum concentrations of lacosamide to ensure compliance and appropriate dosing in specific clinical conditions (ie, severe kidney impairment, mild-to-moderate hepatic impairment, and kidney failure)
SASP - Overview: Aspergillus fumigatus, IgG Antibodies, Serum
Evaluation of patients suspected of having hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) induced by exposure to Aspergillus fumigatus Evaluation of patients suspected of having HP who have documented environmental exposures to high-humidity...
CYSR - Overview: Cystinuria Profile, Quantitative, Random, Urine
Biochemical diagnosis of cystinuria using random urine specimens
MONOF - Overview: Monocyte Repartition by CD14/CD16, Blood
Aiding in the diagnosis and monitoring of chronic myelomonocytic leukemia
ETGC - Overview: Ethyl Glucuronide Confirmation, Random, Urine
Monitoring abstinence in clinical and justice system settings
F_7 - Overview: Coagulation Factor VII Activity Assay, Plasma
Diagnosing congenital deficiency of coagulation factor VII Evaluating acquired deficiencies associated with liver disease, oral anticoagulant therapy, and vitamin K deficiency Determining degree of anticoagulation with warfarin to...
MNCU - Overview: Manganese/Creatinine Ratio, Urine
Measurement of manganese as a part of a profile Monitoring manganese exposure Nutritional monitoring Clinical trials
FPYRE - Overview: Pyrethrum IgE
Pyrethrum IgE
FPRTF - Overview: Parrot Australian (Budgerigar) Feathers IgE
Parrot Australian (Budgerigar) Feathers IgE
FCMEB - Overview: Carbon Monoxide Exposure, Blood
Carbon Monoxide Exposure, Blood
FRUB - Overview: Rhubarb (Rheum rhaponticum) IgE
Rhubarb (Rheum rhaponticum) IgE
Leptin
FNECT - Overview: Nectarine (Prunus spp) IgE
Nectarine (Prunus spp) IgE
FSCE - Overview: Cheese Swiss IgE
Cheese Swiss IgE
FBNC1 - Overview: Brazil Nut Component rBer e 1
Brazil Nut Component rBer e 1
C1Q - Overview: Complement C1q, Serum
Assessment of an undetectable total complement level Diagnosing congenital C1 (first component of complement) deficiency Diagnosing acquired deficiency of C1 inhibitor
MEV0 - Overview: Methemoglobin Summary Interpretation
Incorporating and summarizing subsequent results into an overall interpretation for the MEV1 / Methemoglobinemia Evaluation, Blood
PSAFT - Overview: Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA), Total and Free, Serum
As an aid in distinguishing prostate cancer from benign prostatic conditions in men aged 50 years and older with total PSA between 4.0 and 10.0 ng/mL with digital rectal examination findings that are not suspicious for cancer
PADF - Overview: Prenatal Aneuploidy Detection, FISH
Screening for chromosomal aneuploidies of chromosomes 13, 18, 21, X, and Y in prenatal specimens
GAST - Overview: Gastrin, Serum
Investigation of patients with achlorhydria or pernicious anemia Investigation of patients suspected of having Zollinger-Ellison syndrome Diagnosis of gastrinoma
Detection of high-risk (HR) genotypes associated with the development of cervical cancer An aid in triaging women with abnormal Pap smear test results Individual genotyping of human papillomavirus (HPV)-16 and/or HPV-18, if present...
ESR1T - Overview: ESR1 Mutation Analysis, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor
Assisting in the clinical management of patients with metastatic breast cancer by identifying tumors with evolving resistance to endocrine therapy Stratifying prognosis of metastatic breast cancer
INHAB - Overview: Inhibin A and B, Tumor Marker, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of granulosa cell tumors and mucinous epithelial ovarian tumors Monitoring of patients with granulosa cell tumors and epithelial mucinous-type tumors of the ovary known to secrete inhibin A or overexpress inhibin B
Week in Review: February 3 - Insights
Include: President Biden to End Covid-19 Emergencies On May 11, and Children’s Minnesota Received $3 Million Grant To Address Pediatric Health Disparities....
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Detection of (1→3)-𝝱-D-glucan as a Marker of Invasive Fungal Disease - Insights
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Elitza Theel, Ph.D., will discuss the detection of (1→3)-β-D-glucan (BDG) in serum as a biomarker for the presence of invasive fungal infections....
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Week in Review: March 3 - Insights
Today's Highlights Include: COVID-19 deaths remain low compared to previous winters, FDA authorizing first at-home combo flu/Covid test, and Rochester public schools evaluating mental health needs and services throughout the district.