SRAU - Overview: Serotonin Release Assay, Unfractionated Heparin, Mass Spectrometry, Serum

Detecting heparin-dependent platelet activating antibodies implicated in the pathogenesis of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia

MNB - Overview: Manganese, Blood

Evaluation of central nervous system symptoms, similar to Parkinson disease, in manganese (Mn) miners and processors Characterization of liver cirrhosis Therapeutic monitoring in treatment of cirrhosis, parenteral nutrition-related Mn...

SHIGC - Overview: Shigella Culture, Feces

Determining whether Shigella species may be the cause of diarrhea Reflexive testing for Shigella species from nucleic acid amplification test-positive stool This test is generally not useful for patients hospitalized more than 3 days...

SPSA - Overview: Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Screen, Serum

As a screening aid in the detection of prostate cancer when used in conjunction with a digital rectal exam in men 50 years or older Screening to aid in the prognosis and management of individuals diagnosed with prostate cancer

PMLR - Overview: PML::RARA Quantitative, PCR, Varies

Diagnosis of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) Detection of residual or recurrent APL Monitoring the level of PML::RARA (promyelocytic leukemia/retinoic acid receptor alpha) in APL patients

PSYCF - Overview: Psychosine, Spinal Fluid

Aiding in the biochemical diagnosis of Krabbe disease using cerebrospinal fluid specimens Follow-up of individuals affected with Krabbe disease Follow-up testing after an abnormal newborn screening result for Krabbe disease Monitoring...

RNP - Overview: RNP Antibodies, IgG, Serum

Evaluating patients with signs and symptoms of a connective tissue disease in whom the test for antinuclear antibodies is positive Testing for ribonucleoprotein particle antibodies is not useful in patients without demonstrable...

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...

VMA - Overview: Vanillylmandelic Acid, 24 Hour, Urine

Screening children for catecholamine-secreting tumors using a 24-hour urine collection when requesting testing for vanillylmandelic acid only Supporting a diagnosis of neuroblastoma Monitoring patients with a treated neuroblastoma

UPGDW - Overview: Uroporphyrinogen Decarboxylase, Washed Erythrocytes

Diagnosis of porphyria cutanea tarda type II and hepatoerythropoietic porphyria