Q10 - Overview: Coenzyme Q10, Reduced and Total, Plasma
Diagnosis of primary coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) deficiencies in some patients who are not supplemented with CoQ10 Diagnosis of CoQ10 deficiency in mitochondrial disorders Monitoring CoQ10 status during treatment of various degenerative...
CTXBS - Overview: Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis, Blood Spot
Evaluating patients with a clinical suspicion of cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX) using dried blood spot specimens Monitoring individuals with CTX on chenodeoxycholic acid (CDCA) therapy This test is not useful for the...
HPP12 - Overview: HIV-1/HIV-2 RNA Detection Prenatal, Plasma
Diagnosis of HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 infection in pregnant individuals with indeterminate or inconclusive HIV serologic test results Diagnosis of HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 infection in pregnant individuals in the acute or early phase of HIV-1 and/or...
GLP - Overview: Glucagon, Plasma
Diagnosis and follow-up of glucagonomas and other glucagon-producing tumors Assessing diabetic patients with problematic hyper- or hypoglycemic episodes (extremely limited utility)
GMCSF - Overview: Granulocyte Monocyte-Colony Stimulating Factor, Plasma
Measuring the concentration of granulocyte macrophage-colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) in plasma Understanding the etiology of chronic inflammatory diseases or infections, when used in conjunction with clinical information and other...
LALBS - Overview: Lysosomal Acid Lipase, Blood Spot
Evaluation of patients with a clinical presentation suggestive of lysosomal acid lipase deficiency using blood spot specimens This test is not useful to determine carrier status for cholesteryl ester storage disease or Wolman disease.
PRA - Overview: Renin Activity, Plasma
Investigation of primary aldosteronism (eg, adrenal adenoma/carcinoma and adrenal cortical hyperplasia) and secondary aldosteronism (renovascular disease, salt depletion, potassium loading, cardiac failure with ascites, pregnancy, Bartter...
23BPR - Overview: 2,3-Dinor 11 Beta-Prostaglandin F2 Alpha, Random, Urine
Screening for mast cell activation disorders including systemic mastocytosis using random urine specimens
Preferred diagnostic test for the detection of Bordetella pertussis or Bordetella parapertussis This test is not recommended for screening asymptomatic individuals who may carry B pertussis or parapertussis. This test is not recommended...
LFACX - Overview: Cryptococcus Antigen with Reflex, Spinal Fluid
Aiding in the diagnosis of cryptococcosis This test should not be used as a test of cure or to guide treatment decisions. This test should not be performed as a screening procedure for the general population.
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...