EXHR - Overview: Hematologic Disorders, DNA and RNA Extract and Hold, Varies
Reserving nucleic acids on any specimen for which molecular analysis requiring DNA or RNA may be necessary at a future date, ensuring that adequate material for testing is available
HISER - Overview: Histoplasma Antibody Complement Fixation and Immunodiffusion, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of active histoplasmosis
HPLC - Overview: High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) Hemoglobin Variant, Blood
Providing additional information, which aids in the identification of hemoglobin variants
HICSF - Overview: Histoplasma Antibody Complement Fixation and Immunodiffusion, Spinal Fluid
Aiding in the diagnosis of Histoplasma meningitis using spinal fluid specimens
EXHD - Overview: Hematologic Disorders, DNA Extract and Hold, Varies
Reserving DNA on any specimen for which molecular analysis requiring DNA may be necessary at a future date, ensuring that adequate material for testing is available
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.
HEMB - Overview: Hemoglobin (Hb) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identification of red blood cells and red blood cell precursors
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
GENTA - Overview: Gentamicin, Trough, Serum
Monitoring adequacy of drug clearance during gentamicin therapy
FENTS - Overview: Fentanyl, Serum
Monitoring fentanyl therapy
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