TOXB - Overview: Toxoplasma gondii, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood
Supporting the diagnosis of active toxoplasmosis, particularly in immunocompromised individuals
MANN - Overview: Alpha-Mannosidase, Leukocytes
Diagnosis of alpha-mannosidosis This test is not useful for establishing carrier status for alpha-mannosidosis.
VRERP - Overview: Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Identifying carriers of vancomycin-resistant enterococci
VIBC - Overview: Vibrio Culture, Feces
Determining whether Vibrio species may be the cause of diarrhea This test is generally not useful for patients that have been hospitalized for more than 3 days because the yield from these patients' specimens is very low, as is the...
TIWB - Overview: Titanium, Blood
Detecting and monitoring titanium exposure and potential implant status in patients with orthopedic implants
CARFT - Overview: Carbamazepine, Free and Total, Serum
Monitoring carbamazepine (free and total) therapy in patients who are uremic
RAMBO - Overview: Ammonium, Random, Urine
Diagnosis of the cause of acidosis using random urine specimens Diagnosis and treatment of kidney stones
MMLRG - Overview: Antimicrobial Susceptibility, Acid-Fast Bacilli, Rapidly Growing, Varies
Determination of susceptibility of rapidly growing mycobacteria to the antimicrobial agents on the test panel
ACTHI - Overview: Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Aiding in the classification of pituitary adenomas and neoplasms with ectopic hormone production
BABG - Overview: Babesia microti IgG Antibodies, Serum
An adjunct in the diagnosis of babesiosis Follow-up of documented babesiosis
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