ECHNG - Overview: Echinococcus Antibody, IgG, Serum

Detection of antibodies to Echinococcus granulosus

GALCR - Overview: Galactocerebrosidase Reflex, Leukocytes

Diagnosis of Krabbe disease as a confirmatory reflex of the six-enzyme panel Follow-up testing for evaluation of an abnormal newborn screening result for Krabbe disease This test is not recommended for carrier detection because of the...

LPSBF - Overview: Lipase, Body Fluid

Determining whether pancreatic inflammation or pancreatic fistula may be contributing to a pathological accumulation of fluid

LACO - Overview: Lacosamide, Serum

Monitoring serum concentrations of lacosamide to ensure compliance and appropriate dosing in specific clinical conditions (ie, severe kidney impairment, mild-to-moderate hepatic impairment, and kidney failure)

IRON - Overview: Iron, Serum

Aiding in the evaluation of iron deficiency and iron overload diseases in combination with total iron binding capacity and percent saturation Assessment of acute iron poisoning

LEFLU - Overview: Leflunomide Metabolite (Teriflunomide), Serum

Therapeutic monitoring of patients actively taking leflunomide Assessment of elimination in patients requiring enhanced elimination of the drug

MTHX - Overview: Methotrexate, Serum

Determining whether methotrexate is being cleared appropriately and verifying that a nontoxic concentration has been attained following therapy

MPA - Overview: Mycophenolic Acid, Serum

Monitoring therapy to ensure adequate blood levels and avoid over-immunosuppression

MGS - Overview: Magnesium, Serum

Monitoring preeclampsia patients being treated with magnesium sulfate, although in most cases monitoring clinical signs (respiratory rate and deep tendon reflexes) is adequate and blood magnesium levels are not required

NCDTC - Overview: Neurochondrin Antibody, Tissue Immunofluorescence Titer, Spinal Fluid

Detecting neurochondrin-IgG in spinal fluid (CSF) from patients presenting with cerebellar and brainstem syndrome Reporting an end titer result from CSF specimens