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BNP - Overview: B-Type Natriuretic Peptide, Plasma

Aiding in the diagnosis of congestive heart failure (CHF) The role of B-type natriuretic peptide in monitoring CHF therapy is under investigation.

APGAL - Overview: Galactose-Alpha-1,3-Galactose (Alpha-Gal) Mammalian Meat Allergy Profile, Serum

As an aid in diagnosis of an IgE mediated hypersensitivity allergy to non-primate mammalian red meat, such as beef, pork, venison, and meat-derived products, such as gelatin, via allergen profile testing This test is not useful in patients...

HSMBS - Overview: Hepatosplenomegaly Panel, Blood Spot

As a component of the initial evaluation of a patient presenting with hepatosplenomegaly, using dried blood spot specimens This test is not useful for the identification of carriers. This test should not be used as a monitoring tool for...

CSTCE - Overview: Cystatin C with Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR), Serum

Assessing kidney function in patients suspected of having kidney disease Monitoring treatment response in patients with kidney disease An index of glomerular filtration rate (GFR), especially in patients where serum creatinine may be...

FGF1F - Overview: FGFR1 (8p11.2) Amplification, FISH, Tissue

Providing prognostic information and guiding treatment primarily for patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the lung, breast, esophagus, thymus, and other locations

MASF - Overview: Angiosarcoma, MYC (8q24) Amplification, FISH, Tissue

Identifying MYC amplification to aid in the differentiation of cutaneous angiosarcomas from atypical vascular lesions after radiotherapy

TP53 - Overview: TP53 Mutation Analysis, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor

Assisting in the clinical management of patients with cancer This test is not intended for the evaluation of patients suspected of having an inherited or germline TP53 cancer syndrome (eg, Li Fraumeni syndrome).

CTNBT - Overview: B-Catenin Mutation Analysis, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor

Distinguishing desmoid-type fibromatosis from other soft tissue tumors by assessing gene targets within the beta-catenin (CTNNB1) gene

METF - Overview: MET (7q31), FISH, Tissue

Providing prognostic information and guiding treatment primarily for patients with lung, gastric, and colorectal tumors as well as other tumor types

RPR13 - Overview: Respiratory Profile, Region 13, Southern Coastal California, Serum

Assessing sensitization to various inhalant allergens commonly found in the Southern Coastal California region Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response...

RPR9 - Overview: Respiratory Profile, Region 9, Great Plains (KS, ND, NE, SD), Serum

Assessing sensitization to various inhalant allergens commonly found in the Great Plains region including Kansas, North Dakota, Nebraska, and South Dakota Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying...

RPR3 - Overview: Respiratory Profile, Region 3, South Atlantic (GA, N.FA, SC), Serum

Assessing sensitization to various inhalant allergens commonly found in the South Atlantic region, including Georgia, Northern Florida, and South Carolina Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying...

RPR4 - Overview: Respiratory Profile, Region 4, Sub-tropic Florida (Florida S. of Orlando), Serum

Assessing sensitization to various inhalant allergens commonly found in sub-tropic Florida, which is south of Orlando Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic...

RPR17 - Overview: Respiratory Profile, Region 17, Pacific Northwest (Northwestern CA, Western OR, WA), Serum

Assessing sensitization to various inhalant allergens commonly found in the Pacific Northwest including the region of Northwestern California, Western Oregon and Washington Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and...

TFE3F - Overview: Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma (ASPS)/Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Xp11.23 (TFE3), FISH, Tissue

An aid in the diagnosis of alveolar soft-part sarcoma or renal cell carcinoma variant when used in conjunction with an anatomic pathology consultation

LMPP - Overview: Lipoprotein Metabolism Profile, Serum

Diagnosing dyslipoproteinemia Quantifying cholesterol and triglycerides in very-low-density lipoprotein, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), high-density lipoproteins (HDL), and chylomicrons Identifying lipoprotein-X Classifying...

WGSEQ - Overview: Gamma-Globin Full Gene Sequencing, Varies

An adjunct in the interpretation of hemoglobin electrophoresis results Evaluation for suspected gamma variants or nondeletional hereditary persistence of fetal hemoglobin Assessment of unstable gamma chain variants when other tests for...

RPR11 - Overview: Respiratory Profile, Region 11, Rocky Mountain (AZ [Mt]; CO; ID [Mt]; NM, UT [Mt]; WY), Serum

Assessing sensitization to various inhalant allergens commonly found in the Rocky Mountain region including Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms...

RPR10 - Overview: Respiratory Profile, Region 10, Southwestern Grasslands (OK, TX), Serum

Assessing sensitization to various inhalant allergens commonly found in the Southwestern Grasslands region, including Oklahoma and Texas Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying...

RPR12 - Overview: Respiratory Profile, Region 12, Arid Southwest (Southern AZ Desert, Southern CA Desert), Serum

Assessing sensitization to various inhalant allergens commonly found in the arid Southwest region, including the southern Arizona desert and the southern California desert Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and...

RPR6 - Overview: Respiratory Profile, Region 6, South Central (AL, AR, LA, MS), Serum

Assessing sensitization to various inhalant allergens commonly found in the South Central region including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying...

RPR15 - Overview: Respiratory Profile, Region 15, Intermountain West (Southern ID, NV), Serum

Assessing sensitization to various inhalant allergens commonly found in the Intermountain West region including southern Idaho and Nevada Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying...

RPR7 - Overview: Respiratory Profile, Region 7, Northern Midwest (MI, MN, WI), Serum

Assessing sensitization to various inhalant allergens commonly found in the Northern Midwest region including Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying...

RPR2 - Overview: Respiratory Profile, Region 2, Mid-Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NC, VA), Serum

Assessing sensitization to various inhalant allergens commonly found in the Mid-Atlantic region including the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, and Virginia Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and...

RPR14 - Overview: Respiratory Profile, Region 14, Central California, Serum

Assessing sensitization to various inhalant allergens commonly found in Central California Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic...

RPR16 - Overview: Respiratory Profile, Region 16, Inland Northwest (OR, Central and Eastern WA), Serum

Assessing sensitization to various inhalant allergens commonly found in the inland Northwest region, including Oregon and central and east Washington Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying...

RPR5 - Overview: Respiratory Profile, Region 5, Ohio Valley (IN, KY, OH, TN, WV), Serum

Assessing sensitization to various inhalant allergens commonly found in the Ohio Valley region including Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, and West Virginia Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms...

RPR8 - Overview: Respiratory Profile, Region 8, Central Midwest (IA, IL, MO), Serum

Assessing sensitization to various inhalant allergens commonly found in the Central Midwest region including Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying...

XHIM - Overview: X-Linked Hyper IgM Syndrome, Blood

Screening for X-linked hyper-IgM (XL-HIGM) or CD40L deficiency, primarily in male patients younger than 10 years Ascertaining XL-HIGM carrier status in women of child-bearing age (younger than 45 years)

ARSU - Overview: Arylsulfatase A, 24 Hour, Urine

Detection of arylsulfatase A deficiency using urine specimens This test is not suitable for carrier detection.

AMA - Overview: Mitochondrial Antibodies (M2), Serum

Establishing the diagnosis of primary biliary cholangitis This test is not useful for indicating the stage or prognosis of the disease or for monitoring the course of the disease.

HISGT - Overview: Histone Genes Mutation Analysis, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor

Identifying specific mutations within the H3-3A, H3-3B, H3C2, H3C3 and H3C14 genes that assist in tumor diagnosis/classification

DICET - Overview: DICER1 Mutation Analysis, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor

Identifying specific mutations within the DICER1 gene to assist in tumor diagnosis/classification

MYODT - Overview: MYOD1 Mutation Analysis, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor

Identifying specific mutations within the MYOD1 gene to assist in tumor diagnosis/classification Assisting in the clinical management of patients with spindle cell and sclerosing rhabdomyosarcoma

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