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RPRT2 - Overview: Rapid Plasma Reagin Titer, Serum

Determining the current disease status Monitoring response to therapy for syphilis This test cannot be used for testing spinal fluid specimens.

SMAT - Overview: Smooth Muscle Antibody Titer, Serum

Antibody titer testing as a part of the evaluation of patients with hepatitis of unknown origin associated with hypergammaglobulinemia and/or abnormal liver enzymes

ABTIR - Overview: Antibody Titer, Blood and Serum

Monitoring antibody levels during pregnancy to help assess the risk of hemolytic disease of the newborn This test is not useful for monitoring the efficacy of Rh-immune globulin administration.

FMSS2 - Overview: Maternal Serum Screening, Integrated, Specimen #2, Alpha Fetoprotein, Hcg, Estriol, and Inhibin A

Helpful to identify pregnancies at increased risk of having a child with Down syndrome (trisomy 21), Open Neural Tube Defect (ONTD, spina bifida) and trisomy 18 (T18). This test is not diagnostic. The patient information provided with the...

TXMGP - Overview: Toxoplasma gondii Antibody, IgM and IgG, Serum

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

HSVG - Overview: Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Type 1- and Type 2-Specific Antibodies, IgG, Serum

Determining whether a patient has been previously exposed to herpes simplex virus (HSV) types 1 and 2 Distinguishing between infection caused by HSV types 1 and 2, especially in patients with subclinical or unrecognized HSV infection...

IEHCG - Overview: Interference Evaluation Heterophile, Beta-Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, Serum

Evaluating suspected interference from heterophile antibodies causing a falsely elevated human chorionic gonadotropin result This test is not to be used for pregnancy testing.

TTBS - Overview: Testosterone, Total and Bioavailable, Serum

Recommended second-level test for suspected increases or decreases in physiologically active testosterone: -Assessment of androgen status in cases with suspected or known sex hormone-binding globulin binding abnormalities -Assessment of...

ASUOE - Overview: Arsenic Occupational Exposure, with Reflex, Random, Urine

Preferred screening test for detection of occupational exposure to arsenic in random urine specimens

AHUSD - Overview: 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...

HIVSS - Overview: HIV-1 and HIV-2 Antigen and Antibody Routine Screen, Serum

Screening for HIV-1 and HIV-2 infection in nonsymptomatic, nonpregnant individuals older than 2 years This test should not be used as a screening or confirmatory test for blood donor specimens.

HIVDS - Overview: HIV-1 and HIV-2 Antigen and Antibody Diagnostic Evaluation, Serum

Detecting HIV-1 and HIV-2 infection in symptomatic patients older than 2 years Follow-up testing of symptomatic individuals with reactive rapid HIV test results This test should not be used as a screening or confirmatory test for blood...

CHSBP - Overview: Chronic Hepatitis B Monitoring Profile, Serum

Evaluating and monitoring individuals with known chronic hepatitis B Monitoring hepatitis B viral infectivity after resolution of acute hepatitis B

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...

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...

VALPF - Overview: Valproic Acid, Free, Serum

Monitoring free valproic acid in therapy Assessing compliance Evaluating potential toxicity

VALPA - Overview: Valproic Acid, Total, Serum

Monitoring total valproic acid in therapy Assessing compliance Evaluating potential toxicity

NF4FS - Overview: Neurofascin-155 IgG4, Flow Cytometry, Serum

Evaluating patients with an underlying demyelinating neuropathy Diagnosis of a neurofascin-155 IgG4 mediated neuropathy

INHAB - Overview: Inhibin A and B, Tumor Marker, Serum

Aiding in the diagnosis of granulosa cell tumors and mucinous epithelial ovarian tumors Monitoring of patients with granulosa cell tumors and epithelial mucinous-type tumors of the ovary known to secrete inhibin A or overexpress inhibin B

PR3 - Overview: Proteinase 3 Antibodies, IgG, Serum

Evaluating patients with clinical features of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis, specifically granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), microscopic polyangiitis, and eosinophilic granulomatosis with...

PSAU - Overview: Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Ultrasensitive, Serum

As an aid in the detection of prostate cancer when used in conjunction with a digital rectal exam in men ages 50 years and older To aid in the prognosis and management of individuals diagnosed with prostate cancer Monitoring disease after...

T3 - Overview: T3 (Triiodothyronine), Total, Serum

Second-order testing for hyperthyroidism in patients with low thyroid-stimulating hormone values and normal thyroxine levels Diagnosing triiodothyronine (T3) toxicosis This test is not useful for general screening of the population...

TGQN - Overview: Thyroglobulin, Tumor Marker, Serum

Quantitative thyroglobulin measurement as a part of evaluating suspected interference from heterophile antibodies causing a falsely elevated thyroglobulin result

SRAU - Overview: Serotonin Release Assay, Unfractionated Heparin, Mass Spectrometry, Serum

Detecting heparin-dependent platelet activating antibodies implicated in the pathogenesis of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia

T4BPE - Overview: Thyroxine-Binding Protein Electrophoresis, Serum

Explaining unusual thyroxine (T4), free T4, and thyroxine-binding globulin test results that do not correlate with the patient's clinical presentation Detecting the presence of aberrant thyroxine-binding proteins, such as abnormal forms...

HEAB - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus e Antibody, Serum

Determining the presence or absence of detectable hepatitis B virus e antibody in monitoring infection status of individuals with chronic hepatitis B Determining infectivity of hepatitis B virus (HBV) carriers Monitoring serologic...

HAVTA - Overview: Hepatitis A Virus Total Antibodies, Serum

Detection of recent or previous exposure or immunity to hepatitis A. This test should not be used as a screening or confirmatory test for blood or solid or soft tissue donor specimens.

MPO - Overview: Myeloperoxidase Antibodies, IgG, Serum

Evaluating patients with clinical features anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody associated vasculitis, specifically granulomatosis with polyangiitis, microscopic polyangiitis (MPA), and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis...

CRAV - Overview: Cortisol, Right Adrenal Vein, Serum

Testing cortisol levels in the right adrenal vein Second-order testing when cortisol measurement by immunoassay gives results that are not consistent with clinical symptoms, or if patients are known to, or suspected of, taking exogenous...

CIVC - Overview: Cortisol, Inferior Vena Cava, Serum

Testing cortisol levels in the inferior vena cava Second-order testing wen cortisol measurement by immunoassay gives results that are not consistent with clinical symptoms, or if patients are known to, or suspected of, taking exogenous...

CLAV - Overview: Cortisol, Left Adrenal Vein, Serum

Testing cortisol levels in the left adrenal vein Second-order testing wen cortisol measurement by immunoassay gives results that are not consistent with clinical symptoms, or if patients are known to, or suspected of, taking exogenous...

ANCA - Overview: Cytoplasmic Neutrophil Antibodies, Serum

Evaluating patients with clinical features of ANCA-associated vasculitis, specifically granulomatosus with polyangiitis, microscopic polyangiitis, and eosinophilic granulomatosus with polyangiitis

CATTR - Overview: Cold Agglutinin Titer, Serum

Detection of cold agglutinins in patients with suspected cold agglutinin disease This test is not recommended to diagnose Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections.

ALDG2 - Overview: Autoimmune Liver Disease Panel, Serum

Evaluating patients with suspected autoimmune liver disease, specifically autoimmune hepatitis or primary biliary cholangitis Evaluating patients with liver disease of unknown etiology

FRT4D - Overview: T4 (Thyroxine), Free, Dialysis, Serum

Determining thyroid status of sick, hospitalized patients Determining thyroid status of patients in whom abnormal binding proteins have been identified Possibly useful in pediatric patients

RPRT1 - Overview: Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) Screen with Reflex to Titer, Serum

Determining the current disease status Monitoring response to therapy for syphilis Aid to diagnose congenital syphilis This test cannot be used for testing spinal fluid specimens. This test is not intended for medical-legal use.

FFMSS - Overview: Maternal Serum Screening, Integrated, Specimen #1, PAPP-A, NT

Helpful to identify pregnancies at increased risk of having a child with Down Syndrome (DS), open neural tube defects (ONTD) and trisomy 18 (T18). This test is not diagnostic.

HIBAG - Overview: Histoplasma and Blastomyces Antigen, Enzyme Immunoassay, Serum

Diagnosing Histoplasma capsulatum or Blastomyces dermatitidis infection without differentiation between the organisms Monitor antigen levels following initiation of antifungal treatment

FSH - Overview: Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Serum

An adjunct in the evaluation of menstrual irregularities Evaluating patients with suspected hypogonadism Predicting ovulation Evaluating infertility Diagnosing pituitary disorders

HBC - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus Core Total Antibodies, Serum

Diagnosis of recent or past hepatitis B Determination of occult hepatitis B in otherwise healthy hepatitis B virus carriers with negative test results for hepatitis B surface (HBs) antigen, anti-HBs, anti-HB core IgM, hepatitis Be (HBe)...

NMOFS - Overview: Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO)/Aquaporin-4-IgG Fluorescence-Activated Cell Sorting (FACS) Assay, Serum

Diagnosis of a neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) Diagnosis of autoimmune AQP4 channelopathy Diagnosis of neuromyelitis optica (NMO) Distinguishing NMOSD from multiple sclerosis early in the course of disease

RRPRS - Overview: Rapid Plasma Reagin Screen with Reflex to Titer, Serum

Aid for the diagnosis of infection with Treponema pallidum Rapid plasma reagin testing following a positive treponemal antibody test This test is not useful as a screening or confirmatory test for blood donor specimens.

IGFB3 - Overview: Insulin-Like Growth Factor-Binding Protein 3, Serum

Diagnosing growth disorders Diagnosing adult growth hormone deficiency Monitoring of recombinant human growth hormone treatment As a possible adjunct to insulin-like growth factor 1 and growth hormone in the diagnosis and follow-up of...

HVPRS - Overview: HIV Antigen and Antibody Prenatal Routine Screen, Serum

Screening for HIV-1 and HIV-2 infection in nonsymptomatic pregnant patients This test should not be used as a screening or confirmatory test for blood donor specimens.

HCVSP - Overview: Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Antibody Screen Prenatal, Serum

Screening of pregnant women for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in primary care settings, with or without risk factors for hepatitis C This test should not be used as a screening test for hepatitis C in blood or human cells/tissue...

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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...

Mayo Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: Nov. 26 - Insights

This week’s Research Roundup highlights the effect of inorganic nitrite versus a placebo on exercise capacity among patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction....

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...