HPP - Overview: Pancreatic Polypeptide, Plasma

Detecting pancreatic endocrine tumors Assessing vagal nerve function after meal or sham feeding

PACP - Overview: Prostatic Acid Phosphatase, Serum

Aiding in predicting recurrence after radical prostatectomy for clinically localized prostate cancer Following response to androgen ablation therapy, when used in conjunction with prostate-specific antigen

PSLY - Overview: Parsley, IgE, Serum

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

PRCON - Overview: Protein, Total, Random, Urine

Measurement of total protein for the assessment of orthostatic proteinuria

PTSC - Overview: Prothrombin Time (PT), Plasma

Screening to identify a deficiency of one or more of the clotting factors of the extrinsic coagulation system (I, II, V, VII, X) due to hereditary deficiency or acquired conditions such as liver disease, vitamin K deficiency, or a specific...

PAX5 - Overview: PAX-5 Immunostain, Technical Component Only

Classification of lymphomas

UPHB - Overview: pH, Body Fluid

Indicating the presence of infections or fistulas Verifying the effectiveness of treatment to reduce stomach pH Diagnosing disease states characterized by abnormal stomach acidity This test is not appropriate for measurement of...

PCAB - Overview: Parietal Cell Antibodies, IgG, Serum

Evaluating patients suspected of having pernicious anemia or autoimmune-mediated deficiency of vitamin B12 with or without megaloblastic anemia

PEC - Overview: Pecan-Food, IgE, Serum

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

UPH24 - Overview: pH, 24 Hour, Urine

Assessment of patients with metabolic acidosis, crystalluria, as well as monitoring the effectiveness of alkalinization or acidification of urine for certain medical conditions (eg, treatment of uric acid nephrolithiasis) using a 24-hour...