ECMP - Overview: Eculizumab Monitoring Panel, Serum
Monitoring of complement blockage by eculizumab Assessing the response to eculizumab therapy Assessing the need for dose escalation Evaluating the potential for dose de-escalation or discontinuation of therapy in remission...
Evaluation of known or suspected hematologic neoplasms, specifically of myeloid origin (eg, acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, myeloproliferative neoplasm, myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative neoplasm, unexplained cytopenias)...
Providing a genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of recessive congenital methemoglobinemia Genotype confirmation of borderline cytochrome b5 reductase (methemoglobin reductase: METR) enzyme activity...
Providing a genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history of steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS) Establishing a diagnosis of hereditary SRNS Guiding treatment decisions in individuals with nephrotic syndrome
JIP - Overview: Joint Infection Panel, PCR, Synovial Fluid
Rapid detection of synovial fluid infections caused by the following: Anaerococcus prevotii/vaginalis Finegoldia magna Streptococcus species Clostridium perfringens Parvimonas micra Streptococcus agalactiae Cutibacterium...
BLBLF - Overview: B-Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia/Lymphoma, FISH, Tissue
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 paraffin-embedded...
Aiding in the diagnosis of new cases of multiple myeloma or other plasma cell proliferative disorders using bone marrow specimens Identifying prognostic markers based on the abnormalities found This test should not be used to track the...
TREGS - Overview: T-Cell Subsets, Regulatory (Tregs), Blood
Evaluating patients with clinical features of IPEX (immune dysregulation, polyendocrinopathy, enteropathy, X-linked inheritance) and other primary immunodeficiencies, autoimmune diseases, allergy and asthma, and graft-vs-host disease...
VHLZZ - Overview: Von Hippel Lindau Syndrome, VHL, Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Evaluating patients with a personal or family history suggestive of Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) syndrome Establishing a diagnosis of a VHL allowing for targeted cancer surveillance based on associated risks Identifying genetic variants...
EDSGG - Overview: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Gene Panel, Varies
Providing a genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and related conditions Establishing a diagnosis for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, X-linked occipital horn syndrome, X-linked...
RENCP - Overview: Hereditary Renal Cancer Panel, Varies
Evaluating patients with a personal or family history suggestive of a hereditary renal cancer syndrome Establishing a diagnosis of a hereditary renal cancer syndrome allowing for targeted cancer surveillance based on associated risks...
Detecting high-risk (HR) genotypes associated with the development of cervical cancer Aiding in triaging women with abnormal Pap smear test results Individual genotyping of human papillomavirus (HPV)-16 and/or HPV-18 if present...
G6PDZ - Overview: Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) Full Gene Sequencing, Varies
Genetic test for individuals at high risk for glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency Aiding in the diagnosis of G6PD deficiency Determining G6PD deficiency status in individuals with inconclusive or unexpected phenotyping...
LQTSG - Overview: Long QT Syndrome Gene Panel, Varies
Providing a genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of long QT syndrome (LQTS) Establishing a diagnosis of LQTS
Aiding in the diagnosis of neuroinvasive Lyme disease or neuroborreliosis due to Borrelia species associated with Lyme disease (eg, Borrelia burgdorferi, Borrelia garinii, Borrelia afzelli)
Establishing a diagnosis of lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma/Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia (LPL/WM) Helping distinguish LPL/WM low-grade B-cell lymphoma from other subtypes Aiding in the prognosis and clinical management of lymphoplasmacytic...
LLTOT - Overview: Leukemia and Lymphoma Immunophenotyping, Technical Only, Tissue
Evaluation of tissues for potential involvement by: -Chronic lymphoproliferative disorders -Malignant lymphomas -Acute lymphoblastic leukemia -Acute myelogenous leukemia
ATPCO - Overview: Anal ThinPrep Cytology with Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Co-Test, Varies
Detection of malignant and premalignant changes Detection of high-risk (HR) genotypes associated with the development of anal cancer Individual genotyping of human papillomavirus (HPV)-16 and HPV-18, if present May aid in triaging men...
HBOCZ - Overview: BRCA1/BRCA2 Genes, Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Evaluating patients with a personal or family history suggestive of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) syndrome Establishing a diagnosis of HBOC syndrome allowing for targeted cancer surveillance based on associated risks...
Diagnosing specific soft tissue and bone tumors (sarcoma) based on the observed gene fusions (eg, PAX3/FOXO1 gene fusion observed in alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, EWSR1-FLI1 gene fusion for Ewing sarcoma, SS18-SSX1/2 gene fusion for synovial...
CASRG - Overview: CASR Full Gene Sequencing with Deletion/Duplication, Varies
Providing a genetic evaluation of individuals with a personal or family history of familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia, neonatal severe primary hyperparathyroidism, or autosomal dominant hypoparathyroidism (autosomal dominant...
DPYDQ - Overview: Dihydropyrimidine Dehydrogenase Genotype, Varies
Identifying individuals with genetic variants in DPYD who are at increased risk of toxicity when prescribed 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) or capecitabine chemotherapy treatment
HPWET - Overview: Hematopathology Consultation, MCL Embed
Obtaining a rapid, expert opinion for diagnosis of hematologic and non-hematologic diseases using unprocessed bone marrow biopsy specimens referred by the primary pathologist Obtaining special studies that are not available locally
HCMGG - Overview: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Gene Panel, Varies
Providing a genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of a hereditary form of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Establishing a diagnosis of a hereditary form of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
CARBR - Overview: Carbamazepine Hypersensitivity Pharmacogenomics, Varies
Identifying individuals with increased risk of carbamazepine- or oxcarbazepine-associated cutaneous adverse reactions
NENZ - Overview: Red Blood Cell Enzyme Disorders Gene Panel, Next-Generation Sequencing, Varies
Providing a comprehensive genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of an underlying red blood cell enzymopathy Identifying variants within genes associated with phenotypic severity, allowing for...
PSAU - Overview: Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Ultrasensitive, Serum
As an aid in the detection of prostate cancer when used in conjunction with a digital rectal exam in men ages 50 years and older To aid in the prognosis and management of individuals diagnosed with prostate cancer Monitoring disease after...
T3 - Overview: T3 (Triiodothyronine), Total, Serum
Second-order testing for hyperthyroidism in patients with low thyroid-stimulating hormone values and normal thyroxine levels Diagnosing triiodothyronine (T3) toxicosis This test is not useful for general screening of the population...
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.
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
GMCSF - Overview: Granulocyte Monocyte-Colony Stimulating Factor, Plasma
Measuring the concentration of granulocyte macrophage-colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) in plasma Understanding the etiology of chronic inflammatory diseases or infections, when used in conjunction with clinical information and other...
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...
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.
Aiding in the diagnosis of leukocyte adhesion deficiency syndrome type 1, primarily in patients younger than 18 years CD11a, CD11b, and CD18 phenotyping
LPALD - Overview: Lipoprotein (a) and Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol, Serum
Evaluation of the contribution of lipoprotein (a) (Lp[a])-cholesterol within measured low-density lipoprotein cholesterol Evaluation of increased risk for cardiovascular disease and events: -Most appropriately measured in individuals at...
ALADW - Overview: Aminolevulinic Acid Dehydratase, Washed Erythrocytes
Confirmation of a diagnosis of aminolevulinic acid dehydratase deficiency porphyria using washed erythrocyte specimens This test is not useful for detecting lead intoxication.
AAUCD - Overview: Amino Acids, Urea Cycle Disorders Panel, Plasma
Follow-up of patients with urea cycle disorders
ALLOI - Overview: Allo-isoleucine, Blood Spot
Evaluation of newborn screening specimens that test positive for branched-chain amino acids elevations Follow-up of patients with maple syrup urine disease
BETV2 - Overview: BET v2 (Profilin), IgE, Serum
Evaluation of patients suspected birch pollen allergy Evaluation of patients with suspected peanut allergy Evaluation of patients with oral allergy syndrome to other pollens or plant-based foods Testing for IgE antibodies is not useful...
Aids in monitoring a previously confirmed diagnosis of B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia
ROPG - Overview: Measles (Rubeola) Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Determining immune status of individuals to the measles virus Documenting previous infection with measles virus in an individual without a previous record of immunization to measles virus
RISAP - Overview: Risankizumab Quantitation with Antibodies, Serum
Evaluation of patients with limited primary (initial) response to or secondary loss of response to risankizumab
CYPAN - Overview: Cytokine Panel, Plasma
Understanding the etiology of infectious or chronic inflammatory diseases, when used in conjunction with clinical information and other laboratory testing Research studies in which an assessment of cytokine responses is needed
SFIG - Overview: Cerebrospinal Fluid IgG Index Profile, Serum and Spinal Fluid
Aiding in the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and other central nervous system inflammatory conditions
DNSAG - Overview: Dengue Virus NS1 Antigen, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of dengue virus infection
CRITH - Overview: DNA Double-Stranded (dsDNA) Antibodies by Crithidia luciliae IFA, IgG, Serum
Confirmation testing for dsDNA IgG antibodies in patients with clinical features of systemic lupus erythematosus or at-risk for disease This test should not be used independently for monitoring treatment response or establishing...
VWAG - Overview: von Willebrand Factor Antigen, Plasma
Diagnosis of von Willebrand disease (VWD) and differentiation of VWD subtype (in conjunction with von Willebrand factor ristocetin cofactor activity and factor VIII coagulant activity) Differentiation of VWD from hemophilia A (in...
CHIKI - Overview: Chikungunya Interpretation
Interpretation of testing that aids in the diagnosis of recent infection with Chikungunya virus in patients with recent travel to endemic areas and a compatible clinical syndrome
Evaluation of pediatric bone marrow and peripheral blood specimens by fluorescence in situ hybridization probe analysis for classic rearrangements and chromosomal copy number changes associated with B-cell acute lymphoblastic...
GNHMA - Overview: Hemophilia A, F8 Gene, Next-Generation Sequencing, Varies
Confirming a clinical diagnosis of hemophilia A in affected male patients with the identification of a disease-causing variant in the F8 gene Determining the disease-causing alteration within the F8 gene to delineate the underlying...
Week in Review: February 3 - Insights
Include: President Biden to End Covid-19 Emergencies On May 11, and Children’s Minnesota Received $3 Million Grant To Address Pediatric Health Disparities....
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Detection of (1→3)-𝝱-D-glucan as a Marker of Invasive Fungal Disease - Insights
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Elitza Theel, Ph.D., will discuss the detection of (1→3)-β-D-glucan (BDG) in serum as a biomarker for the presence of invasive fungal infections....
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Week in Review: March 3 - Insights
Today's Highlights Include: COVID-19 deaths remain low compared to previous winters, FDA authorizing first at-home combo flu/Covid test, and Rochester public schools evaluating mental health needs and services throughout the district.