NSYPH - Overview: Syphilis IgG Enzyme Immunoassay, Serum
An aid in the diagnosis of infection with Treponema pallidum Routine prenatal screening This test is not useful for diagnosis of congenital syphilis. This test is not offered as a screening or confirmatory test for blood donor specimens.
Detection of severe respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causative agent of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue
SBULB - Overview: Spinobulbar Muscular Atrophy (Kennedy Disease), Molecular Analysis, Varies
Molecular confirmation of clinically suspected cases of sporadic or familial spinobulbar muscular atrophy (SBMA) Presymptomatic testing for individuals with a family history of SBMA and a documented expansion in the androgen receptor (AR)...
TRYPT - Overview: Tryptase, Serum
Evaluation of individuals with suspected mast cell activation, which may occur as a result of anaphylaxis or allergen challenge Evaluation of patients with suspected mast cell activation syndrome Evaluation of patients with suspected...
YERSC - Overview: Yersinia Culture, Feces
Determining whether Yersinia species may be the cause of diarrhea Reflexive testing for Yersinia species from nucleic acid amplification test-positive feces This test is generally not useful for patients hospitalized more than 3 days...
UPGDW - Overview: Uroporphyrinogen Decarboxylase, Washed Erythrocytes
Diagnosis of porphyria cutanea tarda type II and hepatoerythropoietic porphyria
USTEK - Overview: Ustekinumab Quantitation with Antibodies, Serum
Evaluation of loss of response to therapy Quantification of ustekinumab in human serum Trough level quantitation for evaluation of patients treated with ustekinumab Detection of antibodies to ustekinumab in human serum
UPGD - Overview: Uroporphyrinogen Decarboxylase, Whole Blood
Preferred test for the confirmation of a diagnosis of porphyria cutanea tarda type II and hepatoerythropoietic porphyria
I2SWB - Overview: Iduronate-2-Sulfatase, Leukocytes
Supporting the biochemical diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidosis II (MPS II; Hunter syndrome) in whole blood specimens This test is not useful for carrier detection for MPS II.
UBKQN - Overview: BK Virus DNA Detection and Quantification, Random, Urine
Detection and serial monitoring of BK virus (BKV)-associated nephropathy in kidney transplant recipients using random urine specimens Detection and serial monitoring of BKV-associated hemorrhagic cystitis in organ transplant recipients
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