HEVM - Overview: Hepatitis E Virus IgM Antibody Screen with Reflex to Confirmation, Serum
Diagnosis of acute or recent (<6 months) hepatitis E infection
F5DNA - Overview: Factor V Leiden (R506Q) Mutation, Blood
Patients with clinically suspected thrombophilia and: 1. Activated protein C (APC)-resistance either proven or suspected by a low or borderline APC-resistance ratio or 2. A family history of factor V Leiden
HPFH - Overview: Hemoglobin F Distribution, Blood
Distinguishing large deletional hereditary persistence of fetal hemoglobin from other conditions with increased percentage of fetal hemoglobin (Hb F) Determining the distribution of Hb F within red blood cells
Investigation of suspected folate deficiency
LEGRP - Overview: Legionella species, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Sensitive and rapid diagnosis of pneumonia caused by Legionella species The assay is not recommended as a test of cure because bacteria nucleic acids may persist after successful treatment.
JCPCR - Overview: JC Virus, Molecular Detection, PCR, Spinal Fluid
Aiding in diagnosing progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy due to JC virus This test is not to be used as a diagnostic tool for Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease This test is not recommended for screening asymptomatic patients
MECPI - Overview: Methicillin Resistance Gene, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Detecting mecA in staphylococcal bacterial isolates Evaluating treatment options when oxacillin or cefoxitin breakpoints are unavailable (eg, certain Staphylococcus species other than Staphylococcus aureus) Predicting antimicrobial...
ROXUR - Overview: Oxalate, Random, Urine
Monitoring therapy for kidney stones using random urine specimens Identifying increased urinary oxalate as a risk factor for stone formation Diagnosis of primary or secondary hyperoxaluria
SSCTU - Overview: S-Sulfocysteine Panel, Urine
Diagnosis of molybdenum cofactor deficiency, isolated sulfite oxidase deficiency, and hereditary xanthinuria Monitoring patients with molybdenum cofactor deficiency or isolated sulfite oxidase deficiency who are on treatment
BILHA - Overview: Schistosoma species Antibody, IgG, Serum
Detection of antibodies to Schistosoma species
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