PARVS - Overview: Parvovirus B19 Antibodies, IgG and IgM, Serum
Serologic detection of recent or past parvovirus B19 infection
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
TGABI - Overview: Thyroglobulin Antibody, Serum
Initial testing as a part of evaluating suspected interference from heterophile antibodies causing a falsely elevated thyroglobulin result
MTRNA - Overview: Trichomonas vaginalis, Nucleic Acid Amplification, Varies
Detecting Trichomonas vaginalis in prostatic massage (VBIII) fluid or male urethral swabs
B6PRO - Overview: Vitamin B6 Profile (Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate and Pyridoxic Acid), Plasma
Determining vitamin B6 status, including in persons who present with progressive nerve compression disorders, such as carpal tunnel and tarsal tunnel syndromes Determining the overall success of a vitamin B6 supplementation program...
SMAS - Overview: Smooth Muscle Antibody Screen, Serum
Evaluation of patients with hepatitis of unknown origin associated with hypergammaglobulinemia and/or abnormal liver enzymes
SIL2R - Overview: Interleukin-2 Receptor Alpha Soluble, Plasma
Measuring the concentration of soluble interleukin-2 receptor alpha (sIL-2r alpha) in plasma Aids in the diagnosis and evaluation of patients for lymphoproliferative disorders, including autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome,...
BIVAL - Overview: Bivalirudin, Ecarin, Plasma
Monitoring of bivalirudin therapy for patients with prolonged baseline activated partial thromboplastin time
ETGX - Overview: Ethyl Glucuronide Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine
Monitoring abstinence in clinical and justice system settings using ethyl glucuronide and ethyl sulfate as direct biomarkers or metabolites of ethanol This chain-of-custody test is intended to be used in a setting where the test results...
NIUCR - Overview: Nickel/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
Preferred specimen type for biomonitoring nickel exposure
RIVAR - Overview: Rivaroxaban, Anti-Xa, Plasma
Measuring rivaroxaban concentration in selected clinical situations (eg, kidney insufficiency, assessment of compliance, periprocedural measurement of drug concentration, suspected overdose, advanced age, and extremes of body weight)
PIPA - Overview: Pipecolic Acid, Serum
Differentiating between disorders of peroxisomal biogenesis (eg, Zellweger syndrome) and disorders with loss of a single peroxisomal function Detecting abnormal elevations of pipecolic acid in serum
CARFT - Overview: Carbamazepine, Free and Total, Serum
Monitoring carbamazepine (free and total) therapy in patients who are uremic
UPGC - Overview: Uroporphyrinogen III Synthase (Co-Synthase), Erythrocytes
Diagnosis of congenital erythropoietic porphyria This test is not useful for diagnosis of acute intermittent porphyria (AIP).
CUS1 - Overview: Copper, Serum
Diagnosis of: -Wilson disease -Primary biliary cholangitis -Primary sclerosing cholangitis
UHBAG - Overview: Histoplasma and Blastomyces Antigen, Enzyme Immunoassay, Urine
Diagnosing Histoplasma capsulatum or Blastomyces dermatitidis infection without differentiation between the organisms Monitor antigen levels following initiation of antifungal treatment
HERGM - Overview: HER2, Gastric/Esophageal, Semi-Quantitative Immunohistochemistry, Manual
Determining overexpression of HER2 protein of gastric and esophageal adenocarcinoma in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue sections (with reflex to FISH testing)
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
IGE - Overview: Immunoglobulin E (IgE), Serum
Evaluating patients with suspected diseases associated with elevations in total immunoglobulin E (IgE), including allergic disease, primary immunodeficiencies, infections, malignancies, or other inflammatory diseases Diagnostic evaluation...
GDS - Overview: Gadolinium, Serum
Aiding in documenting previous exposure to gadolinium-based contrast agents using serum specimens
GD65S - Overview: Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase (GAD65) Antibody Assay, Serum
Assessing susceptibility to autoimmune (type 1, insulin-dependent) diabetes mellitus and related endocrine disorders (eg, thyroiditis and pernicious anemia) Distinguishing between patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes Confirming a...
FENTX - Overview: Fentanyl with Metabolite Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine
Detection and confirmation of illicit drug use involving fentanyl Chain of custody is required whenever the results of testing could be used in a court of law. Its purpose is to protect the rights of the individual contributing the...
FERR1 - Overview: Ferritin, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of iron deficiency and iron overload conditions Differentiating iron deficiency anemia and anemia of chronic disease
F5DNA - Overview: Factor V Leiden (R506Q) Mutation, Blood
Patients with clinically suspected thrombophilia and: 1. Activated protein C (APC)-resistance either proven or suspected by a low or borderline APC-resistance ratio or 2. A family history of factor V Leiden
HPFH - Overview: Hemoglobin F Distribution, Blood
Distinguishing large deletional hereditary persistence of fetal hemoglobin from other conditions with increased percentage of fetal hemoglobin (Hb F) Determining the distribution of Hb F within red blood cells
FFRWB - Overview: Friedreich Ataxia, Frataxin, Quantitative, Blood
Diagnosing individuals with Friedreich ataxia in whole blood specimens Monitoring frataxin levels in patients with Friedreich ataxia This test is not useful for carrier detection.
ESTS - Overview: Estradiol, Rapid, Immunoassay, Serum
Rapid assessment of ovarian status, including follicle development, for assisted reproduction protocols (eg, in vitro fertilization) Establishing time of ovulation and optimal time for conception
FBL - Overview: Fungal Culture, Blood
Diagnosis and treatment of the etiologic agents of fungemia
SLEG - Overview: Legionella pneumophila (Legionnaires Disease), Antibody, Serum
Evaluating possible legionellosis (Legionnaires disease, Pontiac fever, extrapulmonary legionella infection caused by Legionella pneumophila)
LDLD - Overview: Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) Cholesterol, Beta-Quantification, Serum
Evaluation of cardiovascular risk Verification of estimated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in patients with hypertriglyceridemia or extremely low LDL-C Diagnosis of familial hypobetalipoproteinemia and abetalipoproteinemia
INAB - Overview: Insulin Antibodies, Serum
Predicting the future development of type 1 diabetes in asymptomatic children, adolescents, and young adults, when used in conjunction with family history, human leukocyte antigen-typing, and other autoantibodies, including glutamic acid...
JCPCR - Overview: JC Virus, Molecular Detection, PCR, Spinal Fluid
Aiding in diagnosing progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy due to JC virus This test is not to be used as a diagnostic tool for Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease This test is not recommended for screening asymptomatic patients
Determining the resistance of species of Nocardia and other aerobic actinomycetes to antimicrobial agents. This test is not useful for determining resistance of aerobic actinomycetes species of the following genera: Actinoallomurus,...
ALBR - Overview: Albumin, Random, Urine
Assessing the potential for early onset of nephropathy in diabetic patients using random urine specimens
AFP - Overview: Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) Tumor Marker, Serum
Follow-up management of patients undergoing cancer therapy, especially for testicular and ovarian tumors and for hepatocellular carcinoma Often used in conjunction with human chorionic gonadotropin.(2) This test is not recommended as a...
AFPA - Overview: Alpha-Fetoprotein, Amniotic Fluid
Screening for open neural tube defects or other fetal abnormalities Follow-up testing for patients with elevated serum alpha-fetoprotein results or in conjunction with cytogenetic testing
ALDU - Overview: Aldosterone, 24 Hour, Urine
Investigating 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...
BMIYC - Overview: Borrelia miyamotoi Detection PCR, Spinal Fluid
Aids in the diagnosis of Borrelia miyamotoi infection in conjunction with clinical findings This test is not useful for detecting the Borrelia species that cause Lyme disease.
BILEA - Overview: Bile Acids, Total, Serum
An aid in the evaluation of liver function Evaluation of liver function changes before the formation of more advanced clinical signs of illness such as icterus An aid in the determination of hepatic dysfunction as a result of chemical and...
ALB24 - Overview: Albumin, 24 Hour, Urine
Evaluating diabetic patients to assess the potential for early onset of nephropathy
BAFS - Overview: Bile Acids, Fractionated and Total, Serum
Measuring tauro- and glycol-conjugated and unconjugated bile acid constituents in serum specimens Monitoring patients receiving bile acid therapy, such as cholic acid, deoxycholic acid, or ursodeoxycholic acid Aiding in the evaluation of...
CCMVS - Overview: Congenital Cytomegalovirus (cCMV), Molecular Detection, PCR, Saliva
Aiding in the rapid diagnosis of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections in neonates 21 days of age or younger using saliva specimens
CCMVU - Overview: Congenital Cytomegalovirus (cCMV), Molecular Detection, PCR, Urine
Aiding in the rapid diagnosis of cytomegalovirus infections in neonates 21 days of age or younger using urine specimens
F8A - Overview: Coagulation Factor VIII Activity Assay, Plasma
Diagnosing hemophilia A Diagnosing von Willebrand disease when measured with the von Willebrand factor (VWF) antigen and VWF activity Diagnosing acquired deficiency states Investigation of prolonged activated partial thromboplastin...
Confirmation of an elevated urinary nickel concentration This test is not useful for the investigation of nickel hypersensitivity.
SCGCV - Overview: Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Self-Collect, Amplified RNA, Vaginal
Detecting Neisseria gonorrhoeae using vaginal swabs collected by the patient in a healthcare setting This test is not intended for use in medico-legal applications.
OAUS - Overview: Organic Acids Screen, Urine Spot
Diagnosis of inborn errors of metabolism using dried urine specimens
PARVP - Overview: Parvovirus B19, Molecular Detection, PCR, Plasma
Diagnosing parvovirus B19 infection in plasma specimens
STLP - Overview: St. Louis Encephalitis Antibody, IgG and IgM, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of St. Louis encephalitis using serum specimens
T4FT4 - Overview: T4 (Thyroxine), Total and Free, Serum
Assessing thyroid function when thyroid function disorders are suspected
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