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SHRI - Overview: Shrimp, IgE, Serum

Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to shrimp Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior to...

CIFA - Overview: Cutaneous Immunofluorescence Antibodies, IgA, Serum

Confirming the presence of IgA antibodies to diagnose pemphigoid, pemphigus, epidermolysis bullosa acquisita, or bullous lupus erythematosus

SEAS - Overview: Seasonal Inhalants Allergen Profile, Serum

Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to seasonal inhalants Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm...

BXMPL - Overview: Box Elder/Maple, IgE, Serum

Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to box elder/maple Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization...

NUTSP - Overview: Nuts Allergen Profile, Serum

Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to nuts Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior to...

SEAFP - Overview: Seafood Allergen Profile, Serum

Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to seafood Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior to...

NEREG - Overview: Northeast Regional Allergen Profile, Serum

Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to northeast regional allergen profile Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To...

STFR - Overview: Soluble Transferrin Receptor (sTfR), Serum

Evaluation of suspected iron deficiency in patients who may have inflammation, infection, or chronic disease and other conditions in which ferritin concentration does not correlate with iron status, including: -Cystic fibrosis patients who...

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

COW - Overview: Cow Epithelium, IgE, Serum

Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to cow epithelium Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization...

HSCRP - Overview: C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity, Serum

Assessment of risk of developing myocardial infarction in patients presenting with acute coronary syndromes Assessment of risk of developing cardiovascular disease or ischemic events in individuals who do not manifest disease at present

DAGR - Overview: Dairy and Grain Allergen Profile, Serum

Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to dairy and grain Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization...

EDN - Overview: Eosinophil Derived Neurotoxin, Serum

Evaluating patients suspected to have a condition associated with eosinophilia or hypereosinophilia Evaluating patients with elevated peripheral blood eosinophil counts Managing patients with elevated eosinophil-derived neurotoxin in the...

REDT - Overview: Red Top, IgE, Serum

Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to red top Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior...

WHT - Overview: Wheat, IgE, Serum

Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to wheat Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior to...

MYCOG - Overview: Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibodies, IgG, Serum

Screening for IgG antibodies in the indication of recent or past exposure to Mycoplasma pneumoniae

PAS3 - Overview: Pediatric Allergy Screen <3 Years, Serum

Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to egg whites, milk, wheat, soybeans, and house dust mites Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or...

BHCG - Overview: Beta-Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, Quantitative, Serum

Monitoring patients for retained products of conception Aiding in the diagnosis of gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD), testicular tumors, ovarian germ cell tumors, teratomas, and, rarely, other human chorionic gonadotropin...

VITA - Overview: Vitamin A, Serum

Diagnosing vitamin A deficiency and toxicity Monitoring vitamin A therapy

LD - Overview: Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH), Serum

Investigation of a variety of diseases involving the heart, liver, muscle, kidney, lung, and blood Monitoring changes in tumor burden after chemotherapy; lactate dehydrogenase elevations in patients with cancer are too erratic to be of use...

CA19 - Overview: Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9 (CA 19-9), Serum

As a potential adjunct for diagnosis and monitoring of pancreatic cancer Potentially differentiating patients with cholangiocarcinoma and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) from those with PSC alone

C4 - Overview: Complement C4, Serum

Investigating an undetectable total complement Confirming hereditary angioedema (with low C1 inhibitor) Assessing disease activity in systemic lupus erythematosus, proliferative glomerulonephritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and autoimmune...

T3FR - Overview: T3 (Triiodothyronine), Free, Serum

A second- or third-level test of thyroid function Confirmation of hyperthyroidism, supplementing the T4 (tetraiodothyronine), sensitive thyrotropin, and total T3 assays Evaluating clinically euthyroid patients who have an altered...

CHIKG - Overview: Chikungunya IgG, Antibody, Serum

Aiding in the diagnosis of recent infection with Chikungunya virus detecting IgG antibodies in patients with recent travel to endemic areas and a compatible clinical syndrome

CHIKM - Overview: Chikungunya IgM, Antibody, Serum

Aiding in the diagnosis of recent infection with Chikungunya virus detecting IgM antibodies in patients with recent travel to endemic areas and a compatible clinical syndrome

AAT - Overview: Alpha-1-Antitrypsin, Serum

Workup of individuals with suspected disorders such as familial chronic obstructive lung disease Diagnosing alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency

LYWB - Overview: Lyme Disease Antibody, Immunoblot, Serum

Aiding in the diagnosis of systemic Lyme disease This test should not be used as a screening assay.

VASC - Overview: Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies Vasculitis Panel, Serum

Evaluating patients with clinical features of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis, specifically granulomatosis with polyangiitis, microscopic polyangiitis, and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis

A1ALC - Overview: Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Proteotype S/Z, LC-MS/MS, Serum

Identification of homozygous and heterozygous S and Z proteotypes of alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency

EGGPF - Overview: Egg Comprehensive Profile, Serum

Identifying egg allergens: -Responsible for allergic disease and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior to beginning immunotherapy This test is not useful for patients previously treated with immunotherapy to determine if...

THEV1 - Overview: Thalassemia and Hemoglobinopathy Evaluation, Blood and Serum

Evaluation of microcytosis Extensive and economical diagnosis and classification of hemoglobinopathies or thalassemia, including complex disorders Diagnosis of hereditary persistence of hemoglobin

HCVDX - Overview: Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Antibody with Reflex to HCV RNA, PCR, Symptomatic, Serum

Diagnosis of recent or chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in symptomatic patients This test should not be used as a screening or confirmatory test for hepatitis C in blood or human cells/tissue donors. This test profile is not...

MSP3 - Overview: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Cascade, Serum and Spinal Fluid

Diagnosing multiple sclerosis, especially helpful in patients with equivocal clinical or radiological findings

HCSRN - Overview: Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Antibody Screen with Reflex to HCV RNA, PCR, Asymptomatic, Serum

Screening for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in primary care settings in high-risk persons with a current or previous history of illicit injection drug use or a history of receiving a blood transfusion prior to 1992 Screening for...

PCHE1 - Overview: Pseudocholinesterase, Total, Serum

Monitoring exposure to organophosphorus insecticides and herbicides Monitoring patients with liver disease, particularly those undergoing liver transplantation Identifying patients who are homozygous or heterozygous for an atypical gene...

OHPG - Overview: 17-Hydroxyprogesterone, Serum

Screening test for congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), caused by either 11- or 21-hydroxylase deficiency, when used in combination with testing for cortisol and androstenedione As part of a battery of tests to evaluate women with...

17OHP - Overview: 17-Hydroxypregnenolone, Serum

As an ancillary test for congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), particularly in situations in which a diagnosis of both 21- and 11-hydroxylase deficiency have been ruled out Confirming a diagnosis of 3-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase...

URIC - Overview: Uric Acid, Serum

Diagnosis and treatment of renal failure Monitoring patients receiving cytotoxic drugs and a variety of other disorders, including gout, leukemia, psoriasis, starvation and other wasting conditions

VITE - Overview: Vitamin E, Serum

Monitoring of Vitamin E supplementation/treatment Potentially detecting Vitamin E overdoses

FRDIG - Overview: Digoxin, Free, Serum

Evaluating recrudescent (breakthrough) digoxin toxicity in renal-failure patients Assessing the need for more antidigoxin Fab to be administered Deciding when to reintroduce digoxin therapy Monitoring patients with possible...

HGH - Overview: Growth Hormone, Serum

Diagnosis of acromegaly and assessment of treatment efficacy when interpreted in conjunction with results from glucose suppression test Diagnosis of human growth hormone deficiency when interpreted in conjunction with results from growth...

TRYPA - Overview: Tryptase, Autopsy, Serum

Evaluation of autopsy cases in which anaphylaxis in the context of allergen exposure or mast cell activation is a suspected cause of death

MUGS - Overview: Hexosaminidase A, Serum

Second-order test for diagnosing the B1 variant of Tay-Sachs disease This test is not useful for testing for Sandhoff disease.

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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...