NSESF - Overview: Neuron-Specific Enolase (NSE), Spinal Fluid

An auxiliary test in the diagnosis of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease An auxiliary test in the diagnosis of small cell lung carcinoma metastasis to central nervous system or leptomeninges

MPRP - Overview: Mycoplasma (Mycoplasmoides) pneumoniae with Macrolide Resistance Reflex, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies

Diagnosing infections due to Mycoplasma (Mycoplasmoides) pneumoniae Assessing macrolide susceptibility

STFRP - Overview: Shiga Toxin, Molecular Detection, PCR, Feces

Sensitive, specific, and rapid detection of the presence of Shiga toxin-producing organisms such as Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Shigella dysenteriae type 1 in stool This test is not recommended as a test of cure.

MBLF - Overview: Mannan Binding Lectin Complement Pathway, Functional, Serum

Investigating recurrent meningococcal disease in young children Investigating recurrent or severe infections in adults Investigating glomerular kidney diseases Additionally, deficiencies or dysregulation within the complement system may...

SERPZ - Overview: SERPINA1 Gene, Full Gene Analysis, Varies

Identification of causative mutations when a deficient serum level of alpha-1-antitrypsin is not explained by routine testing, such as proteotyping, genotyping, or isoelectric focusing phenotyping. Determining the specific allelic variant...

PST - Overview: Protein S Antigen, Total, Plasma

Aiding in the investigation of patients with a history of thrombosis

PDBS - Overview: Pompe Disease, Blood Spot

Evaluating patients with a clinical presentation suggestive of Pompe disease (muscle hypotonia, weakness, or cardiomyopathy) outside of the newborn screening setting

CFX - Overview: Protein C Activity, Plasma

As an initial test for evaluating patients suspected of having congenital protein C deficiency, including those with personal or family histories of thrombotic events Detecting and confirming congenital type I and type II protein C...

MAL - Overview: Rapid Malaria/Babesia Smear, Varies

Rapid and accurate detection and species identification of Plasmodium Detection of Babesia, trypanosomes, and some species of microfilariae

TOXGP - Overview: Toxoplasma gondii Antibody, IgG, Serum

Determining whether a patient has had previous exposure to or recent infection with Toxoplasma gondii This test is not useful for diagnosing infection in infants younger than 6 months of age. In that age group, IgG antibodies usually are...