PCTTC - Overview: Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Antibody, Type Tr (PCA-Tr) Titer, Spinal Fluid
Serological testing for Purkinje cell cytoplasmic antibody-Tr for patients with acquired cerebellar ataxia of undetermined etiology, particularly if the patient has a history of Hodgkin lymphoma Reporting an end titer result from spinal...
PC2TC - Overview: Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Antibody Type 2 (PCA-2) Titer, Spinal Fluid
Evaluating patients who present with a subacute neurological disorder of undetermined etiology and have risk factors for lung cancer Reporting an end titer result from spinal fluid specimens
EPC2 - Overview: Epilepsy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
Investigating new onset cryptogenic epilepsy with incomplete seizure control and duration of fewer than 2 years using spinal fluid specimens Investigating new onset cryptogenic epilepsy plus 1 or more of the following...
ENC2 - Overview: Encephalopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
Evaluating new onset encephalopathy (noninfectious or metabolic) comprising confusional states, psychosis, delirium, memory loss, hallucinations, movement disorders, sensory or motor complaints, seizures, dyssomnias, ataxias, nausea,...
DRVI1 - Overview: Dilute Russell's Viper Venom Time (DRVVT), with Reflex, Plasma
Detecting and confirming or helping to exclude the presence of lupus anticoagulants (LA) Identifying LA that do not prolong the activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) Evaluating unexplained prolongation of the APTT or prothrombin...
HVDSP - Overview: HIV-1 and HIV-2 Antibody Confirmation and Differentiation, Prenatal, Plasma
Confirmation and differentiation of HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies in plasma specimens from prenatal patients who show reactive results with 3rd- (HIV-1/-2 antibody only) and 4th-generation (HIV antigen and antibody) HIV serologic assays This...
HVDIP - Overview: HIV-1 and HIV-2 Antibody Confirmation and Differentiation, Plasma
Confirmation and differentiation of HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies in plasma specimens that show reactive results with third-(HIV-1/-2 antibody only) and 4th-generation (HIV antigen and antibody) HIV serologic assays This test is not useful as...
WARSQ - Overview: Warfarin Response Genotype, Varies
Identifying patients who may require warfarin dosing adjustments(3,4) including: -Patients being started on a first prescription for warfarin -Patients who have previously been prescribed warfarin and have required multiple dosing...
AGNTC - Overview: Anti-Glial/Neuronal Nuclear Antibody-Type 1 (AGNA-1) Titer, Spinal Fluid
Reporting an end titer result from cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) specimens Serological evaluation using CSF specimens from patients who present with a subacute neurological disorder of undetermined etiology, especially those with risk factors...
GUSBB - Overview: Beta-Glucuronidase, Blood Spot
Supporting the biochemical diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidosis VII (MPS VII, Sly syndrome) This test is not useful for determining carrier status for MPS VII.
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...