FIERA - Overview: IgE Receptor Antibody
The test detects functional autoantibodies to the Fc-epsilon receptor (high affinity IgE receptor) or to IgE and is useful in the evaluation of chronic urticaria.
BUN - Overview: Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Serum
Screening test for evaluation of kidney function
ATR - Overview: Isoagglutinin Titer, Anti-A, Serum
Evaluation of individuals with possible hypogammaglobulinemia Investigation of suspected roundworm infections
BTR - Overview: Isoagglutinin Titer, Anti-B, Serum
Evaluation of individuals with possible hypogammaglobulinemia
ALBSF - Overview: Albumin, Spinal Fluid
Assessment of blood-brain barrier permeability
CGAK - Overview: Chromogranin A, Serum
Aiding in monitoring disease progression during the course of disease and treatment in patients with gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (grade 1 and grade 2) when used in conjunction with other clinical methods This test is not...
HCVDR - Overview: Hepatitis C Virus Genotypic Antiviral Drug Resistance, Serum
Detecting and identifying codon substitutions in the hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS3, NS5A, and NS5B genomic regions that confer resistance to current direct-acting antiviral drugs used for treatment of chronic hepatitis C infection due to HCV...
Identifying HIV-1 genotypic mutations associated with resistance to nucleotide and non-nucleoside reverse-transcriptase inhibitors, protease inhibitors, and integrase strain transfer inhibitors Guiding initiation or change of combination...
HCCGS - Overview: Hepatocellular Carcinoma Risk Panel with GALAD Score, Serum
Risk assessment for development of hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with chronic liver disease
IGFMS - Overview: Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1, Mass Spectrometry, Serum
Evaluation of growth disorders Evaluation of growth hormone deficiency or excess in children and adults Monitoring of recombinant human growth hormone treatment Follow-up of individuals with acromegaly and gigantism
DCTR - Overview: Direct Antiglobulin Test (Polyspecific), Blood
Demonstrating in vivo coating of red blood cells with IgG or the complement component C3d in the following settings: -Autoimmune hemolytic anemia -Hemolytic transfusion reactions -Drug-induced hemolytic anemia
KS - Overview: Potassium, Serum
Evaluation of electrolyte balance, cardiac arrhythmia, muscular weakness, hepatic encephalopathy, and renal failure
HCO3 - Overview: Bicarbonate, Serum
Diagnosis and treatment of acid-base imbalance in respiratory and metabolic systems
CHLE - Overview: Cholesteryl Esters, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase deficiency Evaluating the extent of metabolic disturbance by bile stasis or liver disease
ALC - Overview: Ethanol, Blood
Detection of ethanol (ethyl alcohol) in blood to document prior consumption or administration of ethanol Quantification of the concentration of ethanol in blood correlates directly with degree of intoxication This test is not intended for...
THSD7 - Overview: Thrombospondin Type-1 Domain-Containing 7A Antibodies, Serum
Distinguishing primary from secondary membranous nephropathy cases with antibodies against THSD7A
Assessing acid-base balance, water balance, water intoxication, and dehydration
VITE - Overview: Vitamin E, Serum
Monitoring of Vitamin E supplementation/treatment Potentially detecting Vitamin E overdoses
CSPMM - Overview: Plasma Cell Myeloma Pre-Analysis Cell Sorting, Bone Marrow
Pre-analysis cell sorting for the MayoComplete Plasma Cell Myeloma panel
CMMPP - Overview: Cobalamin, Methionine, and Methylmalonic Acid Pathways, Plasma
Screening and monitoring patients suspected of or confirmed with an inherited disorder of methionine, cobalamin, or propionate metabolism using plasma specimens Evaluating individuals with suspected deficiency of vitamin B12
CMMPS - Overview: Cobalamin, Methionine, and Methylmalonic Acid Pathways, Serum
Screening and monitoring patients suspected of or confirmed with an inherited disorder of methionine, cobalamin, or propionate metabolism using serum specimens Evaluating individuals with suspected deficiency of vitamin B12
Quantifying plasma HIV-1 RNA levels (viral load) in individuals (including children) with known HIV-1 infection, followed by identification of HIV-1 genotypic mutations associated with resistance to nucleotide and non-nucleoside...
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.
QMPSS - Overview: Monoclonal Protein Study, Quantitative, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis and monitoring of monoclonal gammopathies, when used in conjunction with free light chain studies This test alone is not considered an adequate screen for monoclonal gammopathies.
QUAD1 - Overview: Quad Screen (Second Trimester) Maternal, Serum
Prenatal screening for open neural tube defect (alpha-fetoprotein only), trisomy 21 (alpha-fetoprotein, human chorionic gonadotropin, estriol, and inhibin A) and trisomy 18 (alpha-fetoprotein, human chorionic gonadotropin, and estriol)
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...
APOA1 - Overview: Apolipoprotein A1, Serum
Evaluating risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease Aiding in the detection of Tangier disease
AMPHM - Overview: Amphetamine-Type Stimulants Confirmation, Meconium
Detecting in utero exposure to amphetamine-type stimulants up to 5 months before birth
AMS - Overview: Amylase, Total, Serum
Diagnosis and management of pancreatitis Evaluation of pancreatic function
BRUTA - Overview: Brucella Total Antibody Confirmation, Agglutination, Serum
Diagnosis of brucellosis
BFCC - Overview: Cell Count and Differential, Body Fluid
Aiding in the diagnosis of joint disease, systemic disease, inflammation, malignancy, infection, and trauma
ANCA2 - Overview: Cytoplasmic Neutrophil Antibodies, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Panel, Serum
Measurement of antineutrophil cytoplastic antibodies as a part of a profile to aid in distinguishing between ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease in patients for whom the specific diagnosis is unclear based on endoscopic, pathologic, and...
CEA - Overview: Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA), Serum
Monitoring colorectal cancer and selected other cancers such as medullary thyroid carcinoma May be useful in assessing the effectiveness of chemotherapy or radiation treatment This test is not useful for screening the general population...
COKEM - Overview: Cocaine and Metabolites Confirmation, Meconium
Detecting in utero drug exposure up to 5 months before birth
THCU - Overview: Delta-8 and Delta-9-Carboxy-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) Confirmation, Random, Urine
Detection and confirmation of drug use of cannabis/marijuana and to specifically identify and quantify delta-8-carboxy tetrahydrocannabinol (THC-COOH) and delta-9-THC-COOH
HQ - Overview: HemoQuant, Feces
Detection of blood in feces Evaluation of iron deficiency Detection of bleeding as a complication of anticoagulant therapy and other medication regimens This test is not specific for bowel cancer.
GGT - Overview: Gamma-Glutamyltransferase (GGT), Serum
Diagnosing and monitoring hepatobiliary disease, it is currently the most sensitive enzymatic indicator of liver disease Ascertaining whether observed elevations of alkaline phosphatase are due to skeletal disease (normal...
IGGS4 - Overview: IgG4, Immunoglobulin Subclasses, Serum
Supporting the diagnosis of IgG4-related disease
INS - Overview: Insulin, Serum
Diagnosing insulinoma, when used in conjunction with proinsulin and C-peptide measurements Management of diabetes mellitus
PLA2I - Overview: Phospholipase A2 Receptor, Immunofluorescence, Serum
Distinguishing primary from secondary membranous nephropathy in patients with low levels of anti-phospholipase A2 receptor (PLA2R) antibodies Screening for anti-PLA2R antibodies Monitoring patients with membranous nephropathy at very...
SPAGR - Overview: Special Red Cell Antigen Typing, Whole Blood
Additional proof of alloantibody specificity Determining possible antibody specificities in complex cases This test is not useful for the purpose of establishing paternity
TBGI - Overview: Thyroxine-Binding Globulin (TBG), Serum
Cases in which total thyroid hormone levels do not correlate with the thyrometabolic status, most commonly with pregnancy or the use of contraceptive steroids
HPP - Overview: Pancreatic Polypeptide, Plasma
Detecting pancreatic endocrine tumors Assessing vagal nerve function after meal or sham feeding
PACP - Overview: Prostatic Acid Phosphatase, Serum
Aiding in predicting recurrence after radical prostatectomy for clinically localized prostate cancer Following response to androgen ablation therapy, when used in conjunction with prostate-specific antigen
PCAB - Overview: Parietal Cell Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Evaluating patients suspected of having pernicious anemia or autoimmune-mediated deficiency of vitamin B12 with or without megaloblastic anemia
PCPMC - Overview: Phencyclidine (PCP) Confirmation, Meconium
Detection of in utero to phencyclidine (PCP) exposure up to 5 months before birth
Detecting in utero drug exposure to marijuana (tetrahydrocannabinol) up to 5 months before birth
VIP - Overview: Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide, Plasma
Detecting vasoactive intestinal polypeptide-producing tumors in patients with chronic diarrheal diseases
CA - Overview: Calcium, Total, Serum
Diagnosis and monitoring of a wide range of disorders including diseases of bone, kidney, parathyroid gland, or gastrointestinal tract
ELPSR - Overview: Electrolyte Panel, Serum
Identifying a suspected imbalance in electrolytes or acid/base imbalance
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