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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...

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.

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...

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.

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:...

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

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

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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