HPL - Overview: Human Placental Lactogen Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Aids in the identification of placenta-related tumors
LY27B - Overview: HLA-B27, Blood
Assisting in the diagnostic process of ankylosing spondylitis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, and reactive arthritis
HIBSG - Overview: Haemophilus influenzae Type B Antibody, IgG, Serum
Assessing a patient's immunological (IgG) response to Haemophilus influenzae type B (HIB) vaccine Assessing immunity against HIB Aiding in the evaluation of immunodeficiency when the patient is tested pre- and post-vaccination
IFXED - Overview: Immunofixation Heavy Chain Type Delta and Epsilon, Serum
Identification and isotyping of IgD or IgE monoclonal gammopathy Documentation of complete response to therapy with established monoclonal gammopathy consisting of an IgD or IgE heavy chain
GLURA - Overview: Glucose, Random, Serum
Diagnosing and managing diabetes mellitus and other carbohydrate metabolism disorders including gestational diabetes, neonatal hypoglycemia, idiopathic hypoglycemia, and pancreatic islet cell carcinoma
FUSI - Overview: FUS Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identification of frontotemporal lobar dementia
GD65C - Overview: Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase (GAD65) Antibody Assay, Spinal Fluid
Possible use in evaluating patients with autoimmune encephalitis, stiff-person syndrome, autoimmune ataxia, autoimmune epilepsy, and other acquired central nervous system disorders affecting gabaminergic neurotransmission
ECHNG - Overview: Echinococcus Antibody, IgG, Serum
Detection of antibodies to Echinococcus granulosus
MSFGN - Overview: Fibrillary Glomerulonephritis Confirmation, Mass Spectrometry, Paraffin Tissue
Diagnosing fibrillary glomerulonephritis
GABA - Overview: Gabapentin, Serum
Monitoring serum gabapentin concentrations Assessing compliance Adjusting dosage in patients
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Week in Review: November 1 - Insights
Top highlights include: Facebook launches into the digital space of healthcare, medical breakthrough for Ebola, and how the brain makes memories.