CUU - Overview: Copper, 24 Hour, Urine
Investigation of Wilson disease and obstructive liver disease using a 24-hour urine specimen
CALX - Overview: CALR Mutation Analysis, Myeloproliferative Neoplasm (MPN), Reflex, Varies
Aiding in the distinction between a reactive cytosis and a chronic myeloproliferative disorder Evaluating mutations in CALR in an algorithmic process for the MPNR / Myeloproliferative Neoplasm, JAK2 V617F with Reflex to CALR and MPL,...
LEIS - Overview: Leishmaniasis (Visceral) Antibody, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of active visceral leishmaniasis This test should not be used as the sole criteria for diagnosis.
BARTB - Overview: Bartonella, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood
Aiding in the diagnosis of Bartonella infection when Bartonella DNA would be expected to be present in blood, especially endocarditis
5BETH - Overview: Factor V Bethesda Units, Plasma
Detecting and quantifying the presence and titer of a specific factor inhibitor directed against coagulation factor V
MAGES - Overview: Myelin-Associated Glycoprotein Autoantibodies, IgM, Serum
Evaluating peripheral neuropathy Evaluating paraproteinemic neuropathy
PAC1 - Overview: Paraneoplastic, Autoantibody Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
Aiding in the diagnosis of paraneoplastic neurological autoimmune disorders related to carcinoma of lung, breast, ovary, thymoma, or Hodgkin lymphoma using spinal fluid specimens
FENTS - Overview: Fentanyl, Serum
Monitoring fentanyl therapy
BETA2 - Overview: Beta-2 Transferrin: Detection of Spinal Fluid in Other Body Fluid
Detection of spinal fluid in body fluids, such as ear or nasal fluid
HYPBG - Overview: Hypobetalipoproteinemia Gene Panel, Varies
Providing a genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of familial hypobetalipoproteinemia
SPSM - Overview: Morphology Evaluation (Special Smear), Blood
Detecting disease states or syndromes of the white blood cells, red blood cells, or platelet cell lines of a patient's peripheral blood
C2FXN - Overview: C2 Complement, Functional, Serum
Investigation of a patient with a low (absent) hemolytic complement
12PU1 - Overview: Protein, Total, 12 Hour, Urine
Evaluation of renal disease Screening for monoclonal gammopathy Screening for postural (orthostatic) proteinuria In select clinical situations, collection of a 12-hour specimen may allow more rapid detection of proteinuria states (eg,...
ALP - Overview: Alkaline Phosphatase, Serum
Diagnosing and monitoring treatment of liver, bone, intestinal, and parathyroid diseases
GUSBW - Overview: Beta-Glucuronidase, Leukocytes
Supporting the biochemical diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidosis type VII (MPS VII, Sly syndrome) in whole blood This test is not useful for carrier detection.
C7FX - Overview: C7 Complement, Functional, Serum
Diagnosis of C7 deficiency Investigation of a patient with an undetectable total complement level
B6PA - Overview: Pyridoxic Acid, Plasma
Determining the concentration of pyridoxic acid in the assessment of vitamin B6 status
PBU - Overview: Lead, 24 Hour, Urine
Detecting clinically significant lead exposure in 24-hour specimens This test is not a substitute for blood lead screening.
ADMA - Overview: Asymmetric Dimethylarginine, Plasma
Assessing the likelihood of future coronary events in patients with coronary heart disease, type II diabetes mellitus, or kidney disease Prompting intervention and assessing improvements among subjects with elevated ADMA and...
CACR3 - Overview: Calcium/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
Evaluation of calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate kidney stone risk Calculation of urinary supersaturation Evaluation of bone diseases, including osteoporosis and osteomalacia
PSGN - Overview: Plasminogen Activity, Plasma
Evaluating patients with ligneous conjunctivitis (strong association with homozygous plasminogen deficiency) Evaluating fibrinolysis, in combination with other components of the fibrinolytic system (fibrinogen, tissue...
PHTDP - Overview: Phosphorylated TDP43 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identification of pathological forms of TDP-43 in neurodegenerative diseases
AMMO - Overview: Ammonium, 24 Hour, Urine
Diagnosis of the cause of acidosis Diagnosis and treatment of kidney stones
PALD - Overview: Aldosterone, Plasma
Investigation of primary aldosteronism (eg, adrenal adenoma/carcinoma and adrenal cortical hyperplasia) and secondary aldosteronism (renovascular disease, salt depletion, potassium loading, cardiac failure with ascites, pregnancy, Bartter...
Classification of pituitary adenomas
AFSH - Overview: Alpha Follicle Stimulating Hormone Immunostain, Technical Component Only
May aid in the classification of pituitary adenomas
SV40 - Overview: SV40 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identifying BK or JC polyomavirus
CYSQN - Overview: Cystinuria Profile, Quantitative, 24 Hour, Urine
Diagnosis of cystinuria using 24-hour urine collections
CRT24 - Overview: Creatinine, 24 Hour, Urine
Urinary creatinine, in conjunction with serum creatinine, is used to calculate the creatinine clearance, a measure of renal function Normalizing urinary analytes to account for the variation in urinary concentration
C8FX - Overview: C8 Complement, Functional, Serum
Diagnosis of C8 deficiency Investigation of a patient with an undetectable total hemolytic complement level
C6FX - Overview: C6 Complement, Functional, Serum
Diagnosis of C6 deficiency Investigation of a patient with an undetectable total complement level
GBETH - Overview: General Factor Bethesda Units, Plasma
Detecting and quantifying the presence and titer of a specific factor inhibitor directed against a specific coagulation factor
GLYCC - Overview: Glycine Receptor Alpha1 IgG, Cell Binding Assay, Spinal Fluid
Evaluating patients with suspected autoimmune stiff-person spectrum disorders (stiff-person syndrome, stiff-limb, stiff trunk, or progressive encephalomyelitis with rigidity and myoclonus [PERM]) using spinal fluids specimens
GLYCS - Overview: Glycine Receptor Alpha1 IgG, Cell Binding Assay, Serum
Evaluating patients with suspected autoimmune stiff-person spectrum disorders (stiff-person syndrome, stiff-limb, stiff trunk or progressive encephalomyelitis with rigidity and myoclonus [PERM]) using serum specimens
MMAP - Overview: Methylmalonic Acid, Quantitative, Plasma
Evaluating children with signs and symptoms of methylmalonic acidemia using plasma specimens Evaluating individuals with signs and symptoms associated with a variety of causes of vitamin B12 (cobalamin) deficiency
AIVC - Overview: Aldosterone, Inferior Vena Cava, Serum
Investigation using inferior vena cava specimen for: -Primary aldosteronism (eg, adrenal adenoma/carcinoma and adrenal cortical hyperplasia) -Secondary aldosteronism (renovascular disease, salt depletion, potassium loading, cardiac failure...
APRAV - Overview: Aldosterone, Right Adrenal Vein, Plasma
Investigation using right adrenal vein plasma specimen for: -Primary aldosteronism (eg, adrenal adenoma/carcinoma and adrenal cortical hyperplasia) -Secondary aldosteronism (renovascular disease, salt depletion, potassium loading, cardiac...
APLAV - Overview: Aldosterone, Left Adrenal Vein, Plasma
Investigation using left adrenal vein plasma specimen for: -Primary aldosteronism (eg, adrenal adenoma/carcinoma and adrenal cortical hyperplasia) -Secondary aldosteronism (renovascular disease, salt depletion, potassium loading, cardiac...
ARAV - Overview: Aldosterone, Right Adrenal Vein, Serum
Investigation using right adrenal vein specimen for: -Primary aldosteronism (eg, adrenal adenoma/carcinoma and adrenal cortical hyperplasia) -Secondary aldosteronism (renovascular disease, salt depletion, potassium loading, cardiac failure...
ALAV - Overview: Aldosterone, Left Adrenal Vein, Serum
Investigation using left adrenal vein specimen for: -Primary aldosteronism (eg, adrenal adenoma/carcinoma and adrenal cortical hyperplasia) -Secondary aldosteronism (renovascular disease, salt depletion, potassium loading, cardiac failure...
FACTV - Overview: Coagulation Factor V Activity Assay, Plasma
Diagnosing congenital deficiencies (rare) of coagulation factor V Evaluating acquired deficiencies associated with liver disease, factor V inhibitors, myeloproliferative disorders, and intravascular coagulation and fibrinolysis...
CD31 - Overview: CD31 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Marker of endothelial cells
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
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