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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

NIU - Overview: Nickel, 24 Hour, Urine

Preferred test for biomonitoring patients for nickel exposure to minimize any potential diurnal variation

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

Detecting a neoplastic clone associated with 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)...

JAK2P - Overview: JAK2 (9p24.1) Rearrangement, Hematologic Disorders, FISH, Tissue

Providing diagnostic information for hematologic malignancies Aiding in the determination of whether a targeted JAK2 inhibitor could be useful for therapy

FFRBS - Overview: Friedreich Ataxia, Frataxin, Quantitative, Blood Spot

Diagnosing individuals with Friedreich ataxia in blood spot specimens Monitoring frataxin levels in patients with Friedreich ataxia This test is not useful for carrier detection.

BCLL - Overview: IGH Somatic Hypermutation Analysis, B-Cell Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (B-CLL), Varies

Providing prognostic information in patients with newly diagnosed B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia This test is not intended for use in providing prognostic information for patient with other B-cell neoplasms or hematopoietic tumors.

MTDNX - Overview: Methadone Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine

Monitoring for compliance of methadone treatment for analgesia or drug rehabilitation Assessing compliance with rehabilitation programs Chain of custody is required whenever the results of testing could be used in a court of law. Its...

BABPB - Overview: Babesia species, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood

Initial screening or confirmatory testing for suspected babesiosis during the acute febrile stage of infection in patients from endemic areas, especially when Giemsa-stained peripheral blood smears do not reveal any organisms, or the...

THYRO - Overview: Thyrotropin Receptor Antibody, Serum

Recommended first-line test for detection of thyrotropin receptor antibodies Differential diagnosis of etiology of thyrotoxicosis in patients with ambiguous clinical findings and/or contraindicated (eg, pregnant or breast-feeding) or...

SLFA - Overview: Cryptococcus Antigen Screen with Titer, Serum

Aiding in the diagnosis of cryptococcosis This test should not be used as a test of cure or to guide treatment decisions. This test should not be used as a screening procedure for the general populations.

VH - Overview: Vanillylmandelic Acid and Homovanillic Acid, Random, Urine

Preferred first test for screening for catecholamine-secreting tumors in a random urine specimen when requesting both homovanillic acid and vanillylmandelic acid Supporting a diagnosis of neuroblastoma Monitoring patients with a treated...

WAGDR - Overview: Alpha Globin Cluster Locus Deletion/Duplication, Blood

Diagnosis of alpha-thalassemia Carrier screening for individuals from high-risk populations for alpha-thalassemia This test is not useful for diagnosis or confirmation of beta-thalassemia or hemoglobinopathies.

9INHE - Overview: Factor IX Inhibitor Evaluation, Plasma

Detection and titering of coagulation inhibitor to the specific factor requested, primarily factor IX in patients with hemophilia B This test is not useful for the detection of a lupus-like circulating anticoagulant inhibitor, a...

5INHE - Overview: Factor V Inhibitor Evaluation, Plasma

Detection and quantitation of inhibitors against coagulation factor V This test is not useful for the detection of a lupus-like circulating anticoagulant inhibitor, a nonspecific circulating anticoagulant, or other inhibitors that are not...

2INHE - Overview: Factor II Inhibitor Evaluation, Plasma

Detection and quantitation of inhibitor to factor II This test is not useful for the detection of a lupus-like circulating anticoagulant inhibitor, a nonspecific circulating anticoagulant, or other inhibitors that are not specific for...

10INE - Overview: Factor X Inhibitor Evaluation, Plasma

Detection and quantitation of inhibitor to coagulation factor X This test is not useful for the detection of a lupus-like circulating anticoagulant inhibitor, a nonspecific circulating anticoagulant, or other inhibitors that are not...

11INE - Overview: Factor XI Inhibitor Evaluation, Plasma

Detection and quantitation of inhibitor to coagulation factor XI This test is not useful for the detection of a lupus-like circulating anticoagulant inhibitor, a nonspecific circulating anticoagulant, or other inhibitors that are not...

CRMTS - Overview: Collapsin Response-Mediator Protein-5 (CRMP-5) Neuronal IgG Titer, Serum

Evaluation of neurological autoimmunity particularly that associated with small-cell lung carcinoma and thymoma Reporting an end titer result from serum specimens

COCOU - Overview: Cortisol/Cortisone, Free, 24 Hour, Urine

Screening test for Cushing syndrome (hypercortisolism) Assisting in diagnosing acquired or inherited abnormalities of 11-beta-hydroxy steroid dehydrogenase (cortisol to cortisone ratio) Diagnosis of pseudo-hyperaldosteronism due to...

7INHE - Overview: Factor VII Inhibitor Evaluation, Plasma

Detection and quantitation of inhibitor to coagulation factor VII This test is not useful for the detection of a lupus-like circulating anticoagulant inhibitor, a nonspecific circulating anticoagulant, or other inhibitors that are not...

CFRC - Overview: Bacterial Culture, Cystic Fibrosis, Respiratory

Detecting disease-causing aerobic bacteria in specimens from patients with cystic fibrosis

PBKQN - Overview: BK Virus DNA Detection and Quantification, Plasma

Detection and serial monitoring of BK virus-associated nephropathy in kidney transplant recipients using plasma specimens Detection and serial monitoring of BK virus-associated hemorrhagic cystitis in organ transplant recipients

TLCU - Overview: Immunoglobulin Total Light Chains, Urine

Monitoring patients whose urine demonstrates large M-spikes Confirming the quantitation of specimens that show M-spikes by electrophoresis Detecting urine monoclonal proteins and identification of specimens that need urine protein...

ASMW - Overview: Acid Sphingomyelinase, Leukocytes

Investigation of possible diagnosis of Niemann-Pick disease types A and B This test is not recommended for carrier detection because of the wide range of enzymatic activities observed in carriers and noncarriers.

MSCSF - Overview: Bacteria, Virus, Fungus, and Parasite Metagenomic Sequencing, Spinal Fluid

Detecting and identifying pathogenic organisms including bacteria, fungi, DNA viruses, RNA viruses, and parasites in cerebrospinal fluid This test is not recommended as a test of cure because nucleic acids may persist after successful...

C1INF - Overview: C1 Esterase Inhibitor, Functional, Serum

Diagnosing hereditary angioedema Monitoring response to C1 esterase inhibitor replacement therapy

CLFAT - Overview: Cryptococcus Antigen Titer, Lateral Flow Assay, Spinal Fluid

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

HBGCD - Overview: Hepatitis B Surface Antigen for Cadaveric or Hemolyzed Specimens, Serum

Testing cadaveric and hemolyzed blood specimens for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg); US Food and Drug Administration-licensed for use with hemolyzed specimens Diagnosis of acute, recent (<6-month duration), or chronic hepatitis B...

IL6DX - Overview: Interleukin-6, Serum

Evaluating patients with suspected chronic inflammatory disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, ankylosing spondylitis, or inflammatory bowel disease Evaluating patients with Castleman disease Evaluating...

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