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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

BALAF - Overview: B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia/Lymphoma (ALL), FISH, Adult, Varies

Detecting, at diagnosis, recurrent common chromosome abnormalities associated with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma (B-ALL/LBL) and Philadelphia chromosome-like acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph-like ALL) in adult patients As...

ALBFL - Overview: Albumin, Body Fluid

Aiding in identifying the cause of ascites Aiding in differentiating exudative and transudative pleural effusions

HHTGG - Overview: Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia and Vascular Malformations Gene Panel, Varies

Providing a genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), cerebral cavernous malformation (CCM), capillary malformation-arteriovenous malformation syndrome...

ERPR - Overview: Estrogen/Progesterone Receptor, Semi-Quantitative Immunohistochemistry, Manual

Guiding decisions on hormonal therapy in patients with breast carcinomas This test is not useful for cases of lobular carcinoma in situ.

LDALD - Overview: Lysosomal and Peroxisomal Disorders Newborn Screen, Blood Spot

First-tier newborn screen for the lysosomal disorders: Fabry, Gaucher, Krabbe, mucopolysaccharidosis I (MPS I) and II (MPS II), infantile neurovisceral or chronic visceral acid sphingomyelinase deficiency, and Pompe (glycogen storage...

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.

LDBF - Overview: Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH), Body Fluid

Identification of exudative pleural effusions Lactate dehydrogenase in pericardial fluids is not diagnostically useful.

IGAS - Overview: IgA Subclasses, Serum

Investigation of immune deficiency due to IgA2 deficiency Evaluating patients with anaphylactic transfusion reactions

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

GALK - Overview: Galactokinase, Blood

Diagnosis of galactokinase deficiency Evaluation of children with unexplained bilateral congenital or juvenile onset cataracts

AN2TC - Overview: Antineuronal Nuclear Antibody Type 2 (ANNA-2) Titer, Spinal Fluid

Investigating middle-aged or older patients who present with unexplainable signs of midbrain/cerebellar/brain stem disorder and/or myelopathy, especially women with a previous history of breast cancer, and both sexes if there is a history...

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.

HL58R - Overview: HLA-B*5801 Genotype, Allopurinol Hypersensitivity, Varies

Identifying individuals with an increased risk of severe cutaneous adverse reactions to allopurinol based on the presence of the human leukocyte antigen HLA-B*58:01 allele

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

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

GIAR - Overview: Giardia Antigen, Feces

Sensitive screening for the detection of Giardia antigens present in fecal specimens

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

BA48F - Overview: Bile Acids, Bowel Dysfunction, 48 Hour, Feces

Aids in evaluation of patients suspected of having irritable bowel syndrome-diarrhea symptoms due to bile acid malabsorption

GDF15 - Overview: Growth Differentiation Factor 15, Plasma

A circulating biomarker in myopathy-related mitochondrial disease as well as other conditions Investigation of patients suspected of having a mitochondrial myopathy This assay is not suitable for carrier detection.

HEX4 - Overview: Glucotetrasaccharides, Random, Urine

Diagnosing Pompe disease, when used in conjunction with acid alpha-glucosidase enzyme activity assays and molecular genetic analysis of the GAA gene Monitoring patients with Pompe disease on enzyme replacement therapy May support the...

ALB24 - Overview: Albumin, 24 Hour, Urine

Evaluating diabetic patients to assess the potential for early onset of nephropathy

CHF8P - Overview: Chromogenic Factor VIII Inhibitor Bethesda Profile, Plasma

Detecting the presence and titer of a specific factor inhibitor directed against coagulation factor VIII for patients on emicizumab (Hemlibra) Detecting the presence and titer of an inhibitor directed against factor VIII This test is not...

PMET - Overview: Metanephrines, Fractionated, Free, Plasma

Screening test for presumptive diagnosis of catecholamine-secreting pheochromocytomas or paragangliomas

DIMER - Overview: D-Dimer, Plasma

Diagnosis of intravascular coagulation and fibrinolysis, also known as disseminated intravascular coagulation, especially when combined with clinical information and other laboratory test data (eg, platelet count, assays of clottable...

SLFAT - Overview: Cryptococcus Antigen Titer, Lateral Flow Assay, Serum

Monitoring Cryptococcus antigen titers in serum Aiding in the diagnosis of cryptococcosis This test should not be used as a test of cure or to guide treatment decisions.

GDU - Overview: Gadolinium, 24 Hour, Urine

Assessing chronic exposure and monitoring effectiveness of dialysis in a 24-hour urine collection

VZIKS - Overview: Zika Virus, PCR, Molecular Detection, Serum

Qualitative detection of Zika virus RNA in serum from individuals meeting the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention Zika virus clinical or epidemiologic criteria

CVRNA - Overview: Candida Vaginitis, Nucleic Acid Amplification RNA, Vaginal

Aiding in the diagnosis of Candida vaginitis This test is not intended for use in medico-legal applications.

CMVLR - Overview: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Molecular Detection, PCR, Lower Respiratory

Rapid qualitative detection of cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA in lower respiratory specimens This test is not intended for the monitoring of CMV disease progression or response to therapy.

CORTU - Overview: Cortisol, Free, 24 Hour, Urine

Preferred screening test for Cushing syndrome Diagnosis of pseudo-hyperaldosteronism due to excessive licorice consumption Test may not be useful in the evaluation of adrenal insufficiency.

LEGRP - Overview: Legionella species, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies

Sensitive and rapid diagnosis of pneumonia caused by Legionella species The assay is not recommended as a test of cure because bacteria nucleic acids may persist after successful treatment.

ALUCR - Overview: Aluminum/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine

Monitoring aluminum exposure when a 24-hour urine cannot be collected Monitoring metallic prosthetic implant wear when a 24-hour urine cannot be collected This test is not an acceptable substitute for serum aluminum measurements and is...

THCX - Overview: Delta-8 and Delta-9-Carboxy-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine

Detection and confirmation of drug use of cannabis/marijuana and to specifically identify and quantify delta-8 carboxy tetrahydrocannabinol (THC-COOH) and delta-9-THC-COOH Chain of custody is required whenever the results of testing could...

PF199 - Overview: Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9 (CA 19-9), Pleural Fluid

An adjuvant to cytology and imaging studies to differentiate between nonmalignant and malignant causes of pleural effusions

HER2I - Overview: HER2 Immunostain, Technical Component Only

Qualitative detection of HER2 protein overexpression in a diagnostic setting in formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue sections

TGABI - Overview: Thyroglobulin Antibody, Serum

Initial testing as a part of evaluating suspected interference from heterophile antibodies causing a falsely elevated thyroglobulin result

DCP - Overview: Des-Gamma-Carboxy Prothrombin, Serum

Risk assessment of patients with chronic liver disease for development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) Aiding in the monitoring of HCC patients post therapy if the des-gamma-carboxy prothrombin level was elevated prior to therapy

RPRT1 - Overview: Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) Screen with Reflex to Titer, Serum

Determining the current disease status Monitoring response to therapy for syphilis Aid to diagnose congenital syphilis This test cannot be used for testing spinal fluid specimens. This test is not intended for medical-legal use.

UPGD - Overview: Uroporphyrinogen Decarboxylase, Whole Blood

Preferred test for the confirmation of a diagnosis of porphyria cutanea tarda type II and hepatoerythropoietic porphyria

TWRP - Overview: Tropheryma whipplei, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies

Aiding in the diagnosis of Whipple disease, especially for identifying inconclusive or suspicious cases, using tissue or fluid specimens

ESTS - Overview: Estradiol, Rapid, Immunoassay, Serum

Rapid assessment of ovarian status, including follicle development, for assisted reproduction protocols (eg, in vitro fertilization) Establishing time of ovulation and optimal time for conception

199PT - Overview: Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9 (CA 19-9), Peritoneal Fluid

An adjunct to cytology to differentiate between malignancy-related ascites and benign causes of ascites formation

FERR1 - Overview: Ferritin, Serum

Aiding in the diagnosis of iron deficiency and iron overload conditions Differentiating iron deficiency anemia and anemia of chronic disease

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