MEASU - Overview: Measles Virus, Molecular Detection, PCR, Random, Urine
Identifying measles infection using random urine specimens
MPLVS - Overview: MPL Exon 10 Mutation Detection, Varies
Aiding in the distinction between a reactive cytosis and a myeloproliferative neoplasm
TRPS - Overview: Troponin T, 5th Generation, Plasma
Aiding in the exclusion of the diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome in a single plasma specimen Aiding in the diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome Monitoring acute coronary syndromes and estimating prognosis Possible utility in...
CRU - Overview: Chromium, 24 Hour, Urine
Screening for occupational exposure to chromium Monitoring metallic prosthetic implant wear
C3FX - Overview: C3 Complement, Functional, Serum
Diagnosis of C3 deficiency Investigation of a patient with undetectable total complement level
COM - Overview: Complement, Total, Serum
Detection of individuals with an ongoing immune process First-tier screening test for congenital complement deficiencies
ALCX - Overview: Ethanol, Chain of Custody, 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 All testing is performed...
GRH - Overview: Growth Hormone Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Aids in the identification of growth hormone adenomas
APIVC - Overview: Aldosterone, Inferior Vena Cava, Plasma
Investigation using inferior vena cava plasma specimen for: -Primary aldosteronism (eg, adrenal adenoma/carcinoma and adrenal cortical hyperplasia) -Secondary aldosteronism (renovascular disease, salt depletion, potassium loading, cardiac...
BVRNA - Overview: Bacterial Vaginosis, Nucleic Acid Amplification, Vaginal
Aid for diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis This test is not intended for use in medico-legal applications.
CAURS - Overview: Candida auris Surveillance, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Detecting Candida auris from surveillance swabs This test should not be used to determine cure or to monitor response to therapy.
MYOGL - Overview: Myoglobin Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Marker of skeletal and cardiac muscle
C5B9 - Overview: SC5b-9 Level Terminal Complement Complex, Plasma
Detecting increased complement activation
F_2 - Overview: Coagulation Factor II Activity Assay, Plasma
Diagnosing a congenital deficiency (rare) of coagulation factor II Evaluating acquired deficiencies associated with liver disease or vitamin K deficiency, oral anticoagulant therapy, and antibody-induced deficiencies (eg, in association...
CD20I - Overview: CD20 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Classification of lymphomas
MNU - Overview: Manganese, 24 Hour, Urine
Monitoring manganese exposure using 24 hour urine collections Nutritional monitoring
MAGU - Overview: Magnesium, 24 Hour, Urine
Assessing the cause of abnormal serum magnesium concentrations using a 24-hour urine collection Determining whether nutritional magnesium loads are adequate Calculating urinary calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate supersaturation and...
CALU - Overview: Calcium, 24 Hour, Urine
Evaluation of calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate kidney stone risk, and calculation of urinary supersaturation Evaluation of bone diseases, including osteoporosis and osteomalacia
CDU - Overview: Cadmium, 24 Hour, Urine
Detecting exposure to cadmium, a toxic heavy metal, in 24-hour urine specimens
CTU - Overview: Creatinine, 24 Hour, Urine
Calculation of creatinine clearance, a measure of renal function, when used in conjunction with serum creatinine
CSPCF - Overview: Plasma Cell Proliferative Disorder, Pre-Analysis Cell Sorting, Bone Marrow
Aiding in the diagnosis of new cases of multiple myeloma or other plasma cell proliferative disorders Sorting plasma cells for fluorescence in situ hybridization analysis
HE4 - Overview: Human Epididymis Protein 4, Serum
Aiding in monitoring patients with treated epithelial ovarian cancer for recurrence or progression This test should not be used as a screening test for ovarian cancer.
HER2I - Overview: HER2 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Qualitative detection of HER2 protein overexpression in a diagnostic setting in formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue sections
ALCU - Overview: Aluminum/Creatinine Ratio, Urine
Measurement of aluminum concentration as a part of assessing for aluminum exposure
LDPU - Overview: Limited Drug Profile, 3 Drug Classes, Immunoassay, Random, Urine
Detecting drug use involving barbiturates, cocaine, and carboxy-tetrahydrocannabinol This test is not intended for use in employment-related testing.
ZNU - Overview: Zinc, 24 Hour, Urine
Identifying the cause of abnormal serum zinc concentrations using 24-hour urine specimens
RPRT2 - Overview: Rapid Plasma Reagin Titer, Serum
Determining the current disease status Monitoring response to therapy for syphilis This test cannot be used for testing spinal fluid specimens.
NIUC - Overview: Nickel/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
Measurement of nickel concentration for biomonitoring nickel exposure
HYPOG - Overview: Hypoglycemic Agent Screen, Serum
Evaluation of suspected insulinoma characterized by hypoglycemia and increased serum insulin concentration Detecting drugs that stimulate insulin secretion Drugs detected by this procedure are: -The first-generation sulfonylureas:...
BLAST - Overview: Blastomyces Antibody, Enzyme Immunoassay, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of blastomycosis
IODCU - Overview: Iodine/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
Assessment of iodine toxicity or recent iodine exposure using a random urine collection Monitoring iodine excretion rate as index of replacement therapy
AFPPT - Overview: Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP), Peritoneal Fluid
An adjunct to cytology to differentiate between malignancy-related ascites and benign causes of ascites formation
CYSTG - Overview: Cysticercosis (Taenia solium), IgG, Serum
Aid for the diagnosis of cysticercosis caused by infection with Taenia solium
TB2LN - Overview: Susceptibility, Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex, Second Line, Varies
Determination of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex minimal inhibitory concentrations to second-line antimicrobial agents
CIMT - Overview: Coccidioides immitis/posadasii, Molecular Detection, PCR, Paraffin, Tissue
Rapid detection of Coccidioides DNA Aiding in the diagnosis of coccidioidomycosis using paraffin-embedded tissue specimens
ALBFL - Overview: Albumin, Body Fluid
Aiding in identifying the cause of ascites Aiding in differentiating exudative and transudative pleural effusions
MTDNU - Overview: Methadone Confirmation, Random, Urine
Monitoring for compliance of methadone treatment for analgesia or drug rehabilitation Assessing compliance with rehabilitation programs by urine measurement of 2-ethylidene-1,5-dimethyl-3,3-diphenylpyrrolidine
IGAS - Overview: IgA Subclasses, Serum
Investigation of immune deficiency due to IgA2 deficiency Evaluating patients with anaphylactic transfusion reactions
FFRWB - Overview: Friedreich Ataxia, Frataxin, Quantitative, Blood
Diagnosing individuals with Friedreich ataxia in whole blood specimens Monitoring frataxin levels in patients with Friedreich ataxia This test is not useful for carrier detection.
GALK - Overview: Galactokinase, Blood
Diagnosis of galactokinase deficiency Evaluation of children with unexplained bilateral congenital or juvenile onset cataracts
PRKAF - Overview: Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, 19p13.1 (PRKACA) Rearrangement, FISH, Tissue
Aid in the diagnosis of identifying PRKACA gene rearrangements of patients with fibrolamellar carcinoma
C2 - Overview: C2 Complement, Functional, with Reflex, Serum
Investigation of a patient with a low (absent) hemolytic complement, with reflex testing to C3 and C4, if appropriate
FLT - Overview: FLT3 Mutation Analysis, Varies
Prognostic indication for some patients with acute myeloid leukemia This test should not be used to monitor residual disease following treatment.
MYD88 - Overview: MYD88, L265P, Somatic Gene Mutation, DNA Allele-Specific PCR, Varies
Establishing the diagnosis of lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma/Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia Helping to distinguish lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma/Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia (low-grade B-cell lymphoma) from other subtypes
RIVAR - Overview: Rivaroxaban, Anti-Xa, Plasma
Measuring rivaroxaban concentration in selected clinical situations (eg, kidney insufficiency, assessment of compliance, periprocedural measurement of drug concentration, suspected overdose, advanced age, and extremes of body weight)
ADMB - Overview: ADAMTS13 Inhibitor Bethesda Titer, Plasma
Assisting with the diagnosis of congenital, immune or acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura as a part of a profile
LDAI - Overview: Progentec aiSLE DX Lupus Disease Activity Index, Plasma
Aiding in the assessment of current systemic lupus erythematosus disease activity when used in conjunction with standard clinical assessment
GIAR - Overview: Giardia Antigen, Feces
Sensitive screening for the detection of Giardia antigens present in fecal specimens
ALKP - Overview: Alkaline Phosphatase, Total and Isoenzymes, Serum
Aid in the diagnosis and treatment of liver, bone, intestinal, and parathyroid diseases Determining the tissue source of increased alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity in serum Differentiating between liver and bone sources of elevated ALP
RB24 - Overview: Retinol-Binding Protein, 24 Hour, Urine
Assessing renal tubular injury or dysfunction Screening for other tubular abnormalities Detecting chronic asymptomatic renal tubular dysfunction.(2)
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