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CONCS - Overview: Contactin-1 IgG Cell Binding Assay, Serum

Evaluating for chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy and related demyelinating peripheral neuropathies Determining contactin-1 IgG results as a part of a profile

ETGX - Overview: Ethyl Glucuronide Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine

Monitoring abstinence in clinical and justice system settings using ethyl glucuronide and ethyl sulfate as direct biomarkers or metabolites of ethanol This chain-of-custody test is intended to be used in a setting where the test results...

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.

CUS1 - Overview: Copper, Serum

Diagnosis of: -Wilson disease -Primary biliary cholangitis -Primary sclerosing cholangitis

CDUOE - Overview: Cadmium Occupational Exposure, Random, Urine

Detecting occupational exposure to cadmium, a toxic heavy metal, using random urine specimens

IHCFH - Overview: Fumarate Hydratase Immunostain, Technical Component Only

Identifying fumarate hydratase-deficient neoplasms Supporting the diagnosis of an atypical smooth muscle tumor over leiomyosarcoma

KIMEL - Overview: Ki67 + Melan A Immunostain, Technical Component Only

Ki67 is a marker of proliferation in neoplasms Melan A aids in the identification of melanoma

PBU - Overview: Lead, 24 Hour, Urine

Detecting clinically significant lead exposure in 24-hour specimens This test is not a substitute for blood lead screening.

LALB - Overview: Lysosomal Acid Lipase, Blood

Evaluation of patients with a clinical presentation suggestive of lysosomal acid lipase deficiency using blood specimens This test is not useful to determine carrier status for cholesteryl ester storage disease or Wolman disease.

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

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

MNS - Overview: Manganese, Serum

Monitoring manganese exposure using serum specimens Nutritional monitoring

TTFK5 - Overview: Thyroid Transcription Factor 1 (TTF1) (SPT24) and Keratin 5 (KRT5) Immunostain, Technical Component Only

Thyroid transcription factor 1aids in the classification of carcinomas of unknown origin Keratin 5 aids in the identification of squamous cell carcinoma

TTIGS - Overview: Tetanus Toxoid IgG Antibody, Serum

Assessing antibody response to the tetanus toxoid vaccine, which should be performed at least 3 weeks after immunization Aiding in the evaluation of immunodeficiency This test should not be used to diagnose tetanus infection.

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...

VLTBX - Overview: Volatile Screen, Chain of Custody, Blood

Detection and quantitation of acetone, methanol, isopropanol, and ethanol in whole blood Quantification of the concentration of ethanol in blood that correlates with the degree of intoxication Evaluation of toxicity to the measured...

6MAMX - Overview: 6-Monoacetylmorphine, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine

Determination of heroin use 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 demonstrating that, it is always...

PFCEA - Overview: Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA), Pleural Fluid

An adjuvant to cytology and imaging studies to differentiate between nonmalignant and malignant causes of pleural effusions

MTDNU - Overview: Methadone Confirmation, Random, Urine

Monitoring for compliance of methadone treatment for analgesia or drug rehabilitation Assessing compliance with rehabilitation programs by urine measurement of 2-ethylidene-1,5-dimethyl-3,3-diphenylpyrrolidine

LGBBS - Overview: Globotriaosylsphingosine, Blood Spot

Screening of patients with Fabry disease using dried blood spots when a serum specimen is not available This test should not be used for newborn screening followup.

IEICP - Overview: Inborn Errors of Immunity Comprehensive Gene Panel, Varies

Providing a comprehensive genetic evaluation for patients with a personal history of an inborn error of immunity (IEI) Establishing a diagnosis of an IEI associated with known causal genes Identifying variants within genes known to be...

GNFIB - Overview: Congenital Fibrinogen Disorders, FGA, FGB, and FGG Genes, Next-Generation Sequencing, Varies

Evaluating congenital fibrinogen disorders (CFD) in patients with a personal or family history suggestive of a fibrinogen disorder Confirming a CFD diagnosis with the identification of known or suspected disease-causing alterations in 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...

CSMEU - Overview: Controlled Substance Monitoring Enhanced Profile with Reflex, 21 Drug Classes, High Resolution Mass Spectrometry and Immunoassay Screen, Random, Urine

Detecting drug use involving stimulants, barbiturate, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opioids, tetrahydrocannabinol, and alcohol This test is not intended for use in employment-related testing.

BA48F - Overview: Bile Acids, Bowel Dysfunction, 48 Hour, Feces

Aids in evaluation of patients suspected of having irritable bowel syndrome-diarrhea symptoms due to bile acid malabsorption

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)

ALUCR - Overview: Aluminum/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine

Monitoring aluminum exposure when a 24-hour urine cannot be collected Monitoring metallic prosthetic implant wear when a 24-hour urine cannot be collected This test is not an acceptable substitute for serum aluminum measurements and is...

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...

AFPA - Overview: Alpha-Fetoprotein, Amniotic Fluid

Screening for open neural tube defects or other fetal abnormalities Follow-up testing for patients with elevated serum alpha-fetoprotein results or in conjunction with cytogenetic testing

CAMPC - Overview: Campylobacter Culture, Feces

Determining whether Campylobacter species may be the cause of diarrhea Reflexive testing for Campylobacter species from nucleic acid amplification test-positive feces This test is generally not useful for patients hospitalized more than...

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...

IGM - Overview: Immunoglobulin M (IgM), Serum

Detecting or monitoring of IgM monoclonal gammopathies and IgM-related immune deficiencies

IGG - Overview: Immunoglobulin G (IgG), Serum

Detecting or monitoring of IgG monoclonal gammopathies and immune deficiencies

IGAS - Overview: IgA Subclasses, Serum

Investigation of immune deficiency due to IgA2 deficiency Evaluating patients with anaphylactic transfusion reactions

JO1 - Overview: Jo 1 Antibodies, IgG, Serum

Evaluating patients with clinical features of idiopathic inflammatory myositis, especially those with clinical features suggestive of anti-synthetase syndrome or interstitial lung disease

COS - Overview: Cobalt, Serum

Detecting cobalt toxicity Monitoring metallic prosthetic implant wear This test is not useful for assessment of vitamin B12 activity.

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...

CALPR - Overview: Calprotectin, Feces

Evaluating patients suspected of having a gastrointestinal inflammatory process Distinguishing inflammatory bowel disease from irritable bowel syndrome, when used in conjunction with other diagnostic modalities, including endoscopy,...

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...

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...

NIS - Overview: Nickel, Serum

Confirmation of an elevated urinary nickel concentration This test is not useful for the investigation of nickel hypersensitivity.

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