CPAVP - Overview: Copeptin proAVP, Plasma
Investigating the differential diagnosis for patients with water balance disorders, including diabetes insipidus, in conjunction with osmolality and hydration status May aid in the evaluation of cardiovascular disease in conjunction with...
PANOX - Overview: Pain Clinic Survey 10, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine
Detecting drug use involving amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methadone, opiates, phencyclidine, and tetrahydrocannabinol This chain-of-custody test is intended to be used in a setting where the test results can be...
HBAB - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antibody, Qualitative/Quantitative, Serum
Identifying previous exposure to hepatitis B virus Determining adequate immunity from hepatitis B vaccination
HBCSN - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus Core Total Antibodies Screen, Serum
Diagnosis of recent or past hepatitis B Determination of occult hepatitis B in otherwise healthy hepatitis B virus carriers with negative test results for hepatitis B surface (HBs) antigen, anti-HBs, anti-hepatitis B core IgM, hepatitis...
HBCPR - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus Core Total Antibodies Prenatal, Serum
Diagnosis of recent or past hepatitis B in pregnant individuals Determination of occult hepatitis B in otherwise healthy hepatitis B virus carriers with negative test results for hepatitis B surface (HBs) antigen, anti-HBs, anti-hepatitis...
HBBSN - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antibody Screen, Qualitative/Quantitative, Serum
Identifying previous exposure to hepatitis B virus
IFG23 - Overview: Intact Fibroblast Growth Factor 23, Serum
Diagnosing and monitoring tumor induced osteomalacia Diagnosing X-linked hypophosphatemia or autosomal dominant hypophosphatemic rickets Diagnosing familial tumoral calcinosis with hyperphosphatemia
Aiding in the diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infection and prediction of clarithromycin resistance or susceptibility directly from stool
Second-tier testing of newborns with an abnormal primary screening result for mucopolysaccharidosis type II (MPS II, decreased iduronate-2-sulfatase) where quantitation of the glycosaminoglycans dermatan and heparan sulfate is desired in...
RETF - Overview: Lung Cancer, RET (10q11) Rearrangement, FISH, Tissue
Identifying RET gene rearrangements in patients with late-stage, lung adenocarcinomas that are negative for epidermal growth factor receptor mutations and anaplastic lymphoma kinase rearrangements Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH)...
AMA - Overview: Mitochondrial Antibodies (M2), Serum
Establishing the diagnosis of primary biliary cholangitis This test is not useful for indicating the stage or prognosis of the disease or for monitoring the course of the disease.
BAMRP - Overview: Bile Acids Malabsorption Panel, Serum and Feces
Aiding in the evaluation of patients suspected of having chronic diarrhea symptoms due to bile acid malabsorption
PEWE - Overview: Porphyrins Evaluation, Washed Erythrocytes
Preferred test for analysis of erythrocyte porphyrins Establishing a biochemical diagnosis of erythropoietic protoporphyria, and X-linked dominant protoporphyria
PBC2 - Overview: SP100 and GP210 Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Evaluating the risk of primary biliary cholangitis in anti-mitochondrial antibody (AMA)-negative patients by identification of Sp100 and gp210 antibodies Estimating risk in AMA-positive patients with incomplete feature of disease
SS18F - Overview: Synovial Sarcoma (SS), 18q11.2 (SS18 or SYT) Rearrangement, FISH, Tissue
Supporting the diagnosis of synovial sarcoma when used in conjunction with an anatomic pathology consultation
CASHR - Overview: Cashew, IgE with Reflex to Cashew Component, IgE, Serum
Evaluation of patients with suspected cashew allergy
CDA7X - Overview: Drug Abuse Survey with Confirmation, Panel 9, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine
Detecting drug abuse involving alcohol, amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methadone, opiates, phencyclidine, and tetrahydrocannabinol This chain-of-custody test is intended to be used in a setting where the test results...
Determining the in vitro susceptibility on isolates of anaerobic bacteria involved in human infections Directing antimicrobial therapy for anaerobic bacterial infections
HBABP - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antibody Prenatal, Qualitative/Quantitative, Serum
Identifying previous exposure to hepatitis B virus in pregnant individuals Determining adequate immunity from hepatitis B vaccination during pregnancy
PUPYU - Overview: Purines and Pyrimidines Panel, Random, Urine
Evaluating patients with symptoms suspicious for disorders of purine and pyrimidine metabolism Monitoring patients with disorders of purine and pyrimidine metabolism Laboratory evaluation of primary and secondary hyperuricemias
UNIPD - Overview: Uniparental Disomy, Varies
Evaluation of patients presenting with mosaicism, confined placental mosaicism, or Robertsonian translocations Evaluation of patients presenting with features of disorders known to be associated with uniparental disomy (eg, Russell-Silver...
HFET - Overview: Hereditary Hemochromatosis, HFE Variant Analysis, Varies
Establishing or confirming the clinical diagnosis of hereditary hemochromatosis (HH) in adults Testing of individuals with increased serum transferrin-iron saturation and ferritin Predictive testing of individuals who have a family...
ACASM - Overview: Pernicious Anemia Cascade, Serum
Diagnosis of pernicious anemia Diagnosis of vitamin B12 deficiency-associated neuropathy
GAST - Overview: Gastrin, Serum
Investigation of patients with achlorhydria or pernicious anemia Investigation of patients suspected of having Zollinger-Ellison syndrome Diagnosis of gastrinoma
HL57R - Overview: HLA-B*57:01 Genotype, Pharmacogenomics, Varies
Identifying individuals with an increased risk of hypersensitivity reactions to abacavir, based on the presence of the human leukocyte antigen HLA-B*57:01 allele Identifying individuals taking pazopanib who have an increased risk of...
IDHT - Overview: IDH1 and IDH2 Mutation Analyses, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor
Identifying specific mutations within the IDH1 and IDH2 genes that assist in tumor diagnosis/classification and predict response to targeted therapy
HBAG - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen, Serum
Diagnosis of acute, recent, or chronic hepatitis B Determination of chronic hepatitis B status This test should not be used as a screening or confirmatory test for blood donor specimens.
PBDC - Overview: Lead, Capillary, with Demographics, Blood
Detecting lead toxicity with capillary collections
PBDV - Overview: Lead, Venous, with Demographics, Blood
Detecting lead toxicity in venous blood specimens
ALPGP - Overview: Alport Syndrome Gene Panel, Varies
Providing a genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of Alport syndrome Establishing a diagnosis of Alport syndrome
ASPBA - Overview: Aspergillus Antigen, Bronchoalveolar Lavage
Aiding in the diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis using bronchoalveolar lavage specimens Assessing response to therapy
MPNR - Overview: Myeloproliferative Neoplasm, JAK2 V617F with Reflex to CALR and MPL, Varies
Aiding in the distinction between a reactive cytosis and a chronic myeloproliferative disorder Evaluating for variants in JAK2, CALR, and MPL genes in an algorithmic process
Diagnosis of inflammatory demyelinating diseases (IDD) with similar phenotype to neuromyelitis optica (NMO) spectrum disorder (NMOSD), including optic neuritis (single or bilateral) and transverse myelitis Diagnosis of autoimmune myelin...
TAB - Overview: Thyroid Autoantibodies Profile, Serum
As an adjunct in the diagnosis of autoimmune thyroid diseases: Hashimoto disease, postpartum thyroiditis, neonatal hypothyroidism, and Graves disease Differentiating thyroid autoimmune disorders from nonautoimmune goiter or...
CD20B - Overview: CD20 on B Cells, Blood
Evaluation of patients with a suspected CD19 deficiency (humoral immunodeficiency) Confirming complete absence of B cells in suspected primary humoral immunodeficiencies using both CD19 and CD20 markers Assessing therapeutic B-cell...
CATU - Overview: Catecholamine Fractionation, Free, 24 Hour, Urine
An auxiliary test to fractionated plasma and urine metanephrine measurements in the diagnosis of pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma An auxiliary test to urine vanillylmandelic acid and homovanillic acid determination in the diagnosis and...
Rapid identification to the species level and susceptibility testing for Mycobacterium species, Nocardia species, and other aerobic actinomycete genera and species from pure culture isolates
CFMP - Overview: Cystic Fibrosis, CFTR Gene, Variant Panel, Varies
Confirmation of a clinical diagnosis of cystic fibrosis Reproductive risk refinement via carrier screening for individuals in the general population Reproductive risk refinement via carrier screening for individuals with a family history...
CD4RT - Overview: CD4 T-Cell Recent Thymic Emigrants, Blood
Evaluating thymic reconstitution in patients following hematopoietic cell transplantation, chemotherapy, immunomodulatory therapy, and immunosuppression Evaluating thymic recovery in patients who are HIV-positive and on highly active...
HIAA - Overview: 5-Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid, 24 Hour, Urine
Biochemical diagnosis and monitoring of intestinal carcinoid syndrome using 24-hour urine specimens
DGGL - Overview: Gliadin (Deamidated) Antibody, IgG, Serum
Assessment of deaminated gliadin IgG antibodies for evaluating patients suspected of having celiac disease, including patients with compatible clinical symptoms, patients with atypical symptoms, and individuals at increased risk (family...
MULT - Overview: Zygosity Testing (Multiple Births), Varies
Determining genetic risk for an individual whose twin or triplet is affected with a genetic disorder for which a specific genetic test is not available (or such testing is uninformative) Assessment of risks prenatally when one fetus of...
C9ORF - Overview: C9orf72 Hexanucleotide Repeat, Molecular Analysis, Varies
Molecular confirmation of clinically suspected cases of c9FTD/ALS, frontotemporal dementia (FTD), or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) Presymptomatic testing for individuals with a family history of c9FTD/ALS and a documented expansion...
Aiding in the diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infection and prediction of clarithromycin resistance or susceptibility directly from gastric biopsies
HBAGP - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen Prenatal, Serum
Diagnosis of acute, recent, or chronic hepatitis B Determination of chronic hepatitis B status Screening pregnant women for evidence of chronic hepatitis B (or hepatitis B carrier state) to identify neonates who are at high risk of...
ENS2 - Overview: Encephalopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
Evaluating, using serum specimens, new onset encephalopathy (noninfectious or metabolic) comprising confusional states, psychosis, delirium, memory loss, hallucinations, movement disorders, sensory or motor complaints, seizures, dyssomnias,...
DMS2 - Overview: Dementia, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
Investigating new onset dementia and cognitive impairment plus 1 or more of the following using serum specimens: -Rapid onset and progression -Fluctuating course -Psychiatric accompaniments (psychosis, hallucinations) -Movement disorder...
DMC2 - Overview: Dementia, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
Investigating new onset dementia and cognitive impairment plus 1 or more of the following accompaniments using cerebrospinal fluid specimens: -Rapid onset and progression -Fluctuating course -Psychiatric accompaniments (psychosis,...
MDC2 - Overview: Movement Disorder, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
Evaluating patients with suspected paraneoplastic or other autoimmune movement disorders including patients with ataxia, brainstem encephalitis, chorea, dyskinesias, myoclonus, and parkinsonism using spinal fluid specimens
MDS2 - Overview: Movement Disorder, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
Evaluating patients with suspected paraneoplastic or other autoimmune movement disorders including patients with ataxia, brainstem encephalitis, chorea, dyskinesias, myoclonus, and parkinsonism using serum specimens
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.