F7_IS - Overview: Factor VII Inhibitor Screen, Plasma
Detecting the presence of a specific factor inhibitor directed against coagulation factor VII
F2_IS - Overview: Factor II Inhibitor Screen, Plasma
Detecting the presence of a specific factor inhibitor directed against coagulation factor II
11_IS - Overview: Factor XI Inhibitor Screen, Plasma
Detecting the presence of a specific factor inhibitor directed against coagulation factor XI
CASF - Overview: IgG/Albumin Ratio, Spinal Fluid
Assessment of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) IgG/albumin ratio in the absence of a paired CSF and serum specimen
NOTRP - Overview: Nortriptyline, Serum
Monitoring nortriptyline concentration during therapy Evaluating potential nortriptyline toxicity May aid in evaluating patient compliance
SP5TS - Overview: Septin-5 Antibody, Tissue Immunofluorescence Titer, Serum
Detecting septin-5 IgG in serum specimens Reporting an end titer result from serum specimens
RNAUR - Overview: Sodium, Random, Urine
Assessing acid-base balance, water balance, water intoxication, and dehydration
TRAM - Overview: Tramadol and Metabolite, Random, Urine
Monitoring of compliance utilizing tramadol Detection and confirmation of the illicit use of tramadol This test is not intended for use in employment-related testing.
SDEX - Overview: Sickle Solubility, Blood
Screening for presence or absence of hemoglobin (Hb) S (sickle cell disease)
Assessing acid-base balance, water balance, water intoxication, and dehydration
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Week in Review: November 1 - Insights
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