ARSBW - Overview: Arylsulfatase B, Leukocytes
Supporting the biochemical diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidosis type VI (MPS VI, Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome) in whole blood specimens This test is not useful for carrier detection.
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
CRCOF - Overview: Chromium and Cobalt, Synovial Fluid
Monitoring metallic prosthetic implant wear and local tissue destruction in failed hip arthroplasty constructs This test is not useful for assessment of vitamin B12 activity.
CRMTC - Overview: Collapsin Response-Mediator Protein-5 (CRMP-5) Neuronal IgG Titer, Spinal Fluid
Evaluation of neuroautoimmunity, particularly small-cell lung carcinoma and thymoma, in conjunction with other antineuronal antibodies Reporting an end titer result from cerebrospinal fluid specimens
COWB - Overview: Cobalt, Blood
Monitoring exposure to cobalt using whole blood specimens Monitoring metallic prosthetic implant wear This test is not useful for assessment of vitamin B12 activity.
LAGU - Overview: Legionella Antigen, Random, Urine
An adjunct to culture for the detection of past or current Legionnaires disease (Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1)
MNB - Overview: Manganese, Blood
Evaluation of central nervous system symptoms, similar to Parkinson disease, in manganese (Mn) miners and processors Characterization of liver cirrhosis Therapeutic monitoring in treatment of cirrhosis, parenteral nutrition-related Mn...
PTHFN - Overview: Parathyroid Hormone, Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy (FNAB)-Needle Wash
Discriminating thyroid tissue from enlarged parathyroid glands Facilitating parathyroid localization prior to surgery An adjunct to cytology examination of fine-needle aspiration specimens to confirm or exclude presence of parathyroid...
GLSF - Overview: Glucose, Spinal Fluid
Investigating possible central nervous system infection
WBGDR - Overview: Beta-Globin Gene Cluster Deletion/Duplication, Blood
Determining the etiology of hereditary persistence of fetal hemoglobin (HPFH), delta-beta thalassemia, or other large deletions involving the beta-globin gene cluster Diagnosing less common causes of beta-thalassemia; these large...
sequential-maternal-serum-screening-testing-algorithm.pdf
Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). All rights reserved. Sequential Maternal Serum Screening Testing Algorithm Diagnostic testing should be offered Screen-positive: results reported...
MCL Platelet Antibody Screen Serum Information MC1235242
MCL Platelet Antibody Screen Serum Information Complete print Platelet Antibody Screen Serum Patient Information Reset Form Patient Information Patient Middle Birth Date...
Gravis/Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome Evaluation, Serum
Confirming the autoimmune basis of a defect in neuromuscular transmission (eg, myasthenia gravis [MG], Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome [LEMS]) Distinguishing LEMS from autoimmune forms of MG Providing a quantitative autoantibody...
Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Complement Panel, Serum and Plasma
Detecting deficiencies in the alternative pathway that can cause atypical-hemolytic uremic syndrome, dense deposit disease, and C3 glomerulonephritis A second-tier test that aids in the differential diagnosis of thrombotic...
Evaluation with Muscle-Specific Kinase (MuSK) Reflex, Serum
Diagnosing autoimmune myasthenia gravis (MG) in adults and children Distinguishing autoimmune from congenital MG in adults and children or other acquired forms of neuromuscular junction transmission disorders Establishing a quantitative...