SPNC - Overview: Streptococcus pneumoniae Antigen, Spinal Fluid
Rapid diagnosis of pneumococcal meningitis
OTP - Overview: Orthopedia Homeobox Protein (OTP) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Distinguishing lung carcinoid tumors from metastatic neuroendocrine tumors
BTB46 - Overview: ZBTB46 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identification of dendritic cells and classification of histiocytic disorders
WNVCI - Overview: West Nile CSF Interpretation
Interpretation of testing for a laboratory diagnosis of infection with West Nile virus using spinal fluid specimens Aids in diagnosis of central nervous system infection with West Nile virus
YAP1 - Overview: Yes-Associated Protein (YAP) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identification and differentiation of medulloblastomas
TAU4 - Overview: TAU 4 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Diagnosis of neurodegenerative disorders
TAU3 - Overview: TAU 3 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Diagnosis of neurodegenerative disorders
PRCON - Overview: Protein, Total, Random, Urine
Measurement of total protein for the assessment of orthostatic proteinuria
PAX5 - Overview: PAX-5 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Classification of lymphomas
UPHB - Overview: pH, Body Fluid
Indicating the presence of infections or fistulas Verifying the effectiveness of treatment to reduce stomach pH Diagnosing disease states characterized by abnormal stomach acidity This test is not appropriate for measurement of...
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Week in Review: November 1 - Insights
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