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CSPCF - Overview: Plasma Cell Proliferative Disorder, Pre-Analysis Cell Sorting, Bone Marrow

Aiding in the diagnosis of new cases of multiple myeloma or other plasma cell proliferative disorders Sorting plasma cells for fluorescence in situ hybridization analysis

LALB - Overview: Lysosomal Acid Lipase, Blood

Evaluation of patients with a clinical presentation suggestive of lysosomal acid lipase deficiency using blood specimens This test is not useful to determine carrier status for cholesteryl ester storage disease or Wolman disease.

TCGR - Overview: T-Cell Receptor Gene Rearrangement, PCR, Blood

Determining whether a T-cell population is polyclonal or monoclonal using blood specimens

TCGRV - Overview: T-Cell Receptor Gene Rearrangement, PCR, Varies

Determining whether a T-cell population is polyclonal or monoclonal using body fluid or tissue specimens

BCGRV - Overview: Immunoglobulin Gene Rearrangement, PCR, Varies

Determining whether a B-cell or plasma cell population is polyclonal or monoclonal in specimens other than blood or bone marrow Identifying neoplastic cells as having B-cell or plasma cell differentiation Monitoring for a persistent...

C341Q - Overview: Complement C3 and C4 with Anti-C1q Antibodies, Serum

Evaluating patients with suspected anti-C1q vasculitis Predicting renal involvement in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus

LALBS - Overview: Lysosomal Acid Lipase, Blood Spot

Evaluation of patients with a clinical presentation suggestive of lysosomal acid lipase deficiency using blood spot specimens This test is not useful to determine carrier status for cholesteryl ester storage disease or Wolman disease.

LCAF - Overview: Lung Cancer, ALK (2p23) Rearrangement, FISH, Tissue

Identifying patients with non-small cell lung carcinoma who may benefit from treatment with directed tyrosine kinase inhibitors

MFCDF - Overview: Myeloma, High Risk with Reflex Probes, Diagnostic FISH Evaluation, Fixed Cell Pellet

Aiding in the diagnosis of new cases of multiple myeloma or other plasma cell proliferative disorders using a fixed cell pellet derived from bone marrow Identifying prognostic markers based on the abnormalities found This test should...

MPCDS - Overview: mSMART, Plasma Cell Proliferative Disorder, FISH, Bone Marrow

Aiding in the diagnosis of new cases of multiple myeloma or other plasma cell proliferative disorders as a part of a profile Identifying prognostic markers based on the anomalies found

PCPDS - Overview: Plasma Cell Proliferative Disorder, High Risk with Reflex Probes, Diagnostic FISH Evaluation, Bone Marrow

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...

SQTSG - Overview: Short QT Syndrome Gene Panel, Varies

Providing a genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of short QT syndrome Establishing a diagnosis of short QT syndrome

RETB - Overview: Reticulocyte Profile, Blood

Assessing erythropoietic bone marrow activity in anemia and other hematologic conditions Assessment of acute iron deficiency Monitoring early response to iron therapy or erythropoiesis-stimulating agents Early monitoring of therapy for...

CBC - Overview: Complete Blood Cell Count (CBC) with Differential, Blood

Screening tool to confirm a hematologic disorder, to establish or rule out a diagnosis, to detect an unsuspected hematologic disorder, or to monitor effects of radiation or chemotherapy

HCYSP - Overview: Homocysteine, Total, Plasma

An aid for screening patients suspected of having an inherited disorder of methionine metabolism including: -Cystathionine beta-synthase deficiency (homocystinuria) -Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase deficiency and its thermolabile...

HCYSS - Overview: Homocysteine, Total, Serum

An aid for screening patients suspected of having an inherited disorder of methionine metabolism including: -Cystathionine beta-synthase deficiency (homocystinuria) -Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase deficiency and its thermolabile...

HAEV1 - Overview: Hemolytic Anemia Evaluation, Blood

Evaluation of lifelong or inherited hemolytic anemias, including red blood cell membrane disorders, unstable or abnormal hemoglobin variants, and red blood cell enzyme disorders This evaluation is not suitable for acquired causes of...

CRDPP - Overview: Creatine Disorders Panel, Plasma

Evaluating patients with a clinical suspicion of arginine:glycine amidinotransferase deficiency, guanidinoacetate methyltransferase deficiency, and creatine transporter deficiency using plasma specimens

CRDPS - Overview: Creatine Disorders Panel, Serum

Evaluating patients with a clinical suspicion of arginine:glycine amidinotransferase deficiency,guanidinoacetate methyltransferase deficiency, and creatine transporter deficiency using serum specimens

AACSF - Overview: Amino Acids, Quantitative, Spinal Fluid

Evaluating patients with possible inborn errors of amino acid metabolism, particularly nonketotic hyperglycinemia (glycine encephalopathy) and serine biosynthesis defects, especially when used in conjunction with concomitantly collected...

CMAMA - Overview: Comprehensive Metabolic Panel, Serum

Routine health monitoring Patient monitoring while hospitalized for information regarding metabolism, including the current kidney status, electrolyte and acid/base balance, and blood glucose

LIVPR - Overview: Liver Profile, Serum

Screening for liver damage, especially if someone has a condition or is taking a drug that may affect the liver

LH - Overview: Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Serum

An adjunct in the evaluation of menstrual irregularities Evaluating patients with suspected hypogonadism Predicting ovulation Evaluating infertility Diagnosing pituitary disorders

CLLDF - Overview: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Diagnostic FISH, Varies

Detecting recurrent common chromosome abnormalities in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) Distinguishing patients with 11;14 translocations who have the leukemic phase of mantle cell lymphoma from patients who have...

LFRI - Overview: Progentec aiSLE DX Lupus Flare Risk Index, Plasma

Aiding in the assessment of risk of flare in lupus patients when used in conjunction with standard clinical assessment

RFAMA - Overview: Renal Function Panel, Serum

Aiding in diagnosis and management of conditions affecting kidney function General health screening Screening patients at risk of developing kidney disease Management of patients with known kidney disease

PGSN - Overview: Progesterone, Serum

Ascertaining whether ovulation occurred in a menstrual cycle Assessment of infertility Evaluation of abnormal uterine bleeding Evaluation of placental health in high-risk pregnancy Determining the effectiveness of progesterone...

PLHBB - Overview: Plasma Free Hemoglobin, Plasma

Determining whether hemolysis is occurring such as from: -Transfusion reaction -Mechanical fragmentation of red blood cells -Relative comparison to baseline levels in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and centrifugal ventricular assist...

CMMPP - Overview: Cobalamin, Methionine, and Methylmalonic Acid Pathways, Plasma

Screening and monitoring patients suspected of or confirmed with an inherited disorder of methionine, cobalamin, or propionate metabolism using plasma specimens Evaluating individuals with suspected deficiency of vitamin B12

CMMPS - Overview: Cobalamin, Methionine, and Methylmalonic Acid Pathways, Serum

Screening and monitoring patients suspected of or confirmed with an inherited disorder of methionine, cobalamin, or propionate metabolism using serum specimens Evaluating individuals with suspected deficiency of vitamin B12

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

FSH - Overview: Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Serum

An adjunct in the evaluation of menstrual irregularities Evaluating patients with suspected hypogonadism Predicting ovulation Evaluating infertility Diagnosing pituitary disorders

GENRA - Overview: Gentamicin, Random, Serum

Monitoring adequacy of serum concentration during gentamicin therapy in specimens for which no collection timing information is provided

URIC - Overview: Uric Acid, Serum

Diagnosis and treatment of renal failure Monitoring patients receiving cytotoxic drugs and a variety of other disorders, including gout, leukemia, psoriasis, starvation and other wasting conditions

ACRNS - Overview: Acylcarnitines, Quantitative, Serum

Diagnosis of fatty acid oxidation disorders and several organic acidurias using serum specimens Evaluating treatment during follow-up of patients with fatty acid beta-oxidation disorders and several organic acidurias

ACRN - Overview: Acylcarnitines, Quantitative, Plasma

Diagnosis of fatty acid oxidation disorders and several organic acidurias using plasma specimens Evaluating treatment during follow-up of patients with fatty acid beta-oxidation disorders and several organic acidurias

NPM1Q - Overview: Nucleophosmin (NPM1) Mutation Analysis, Varies

As a prognostic indicator in patients with newly diagnosed acute myelogenous leukemia with normal karyotype and no FLT3 variant and as a leukemia-specific marker of minimal residual disease

CCFR - Overview: Cortisol/Cortisone, Free, Random, Urine

Investigating suspected Cushing syndrome (hypercortisolism), when a 24-hour collection is prohibitive (ie, pediatric patients) Assisting in diagnosing acquired or inherited abnormalities of 11-beta-hydroxy steroid dehydrogenase (cortisol...

UBT - Overview: Helicobacter pylori Breath Test

Diagnostic testing for Helicobacter pylori infection in patients suspected to have active H pylori infection Monitoring response to therapy This test is not appropriate for asymptomatic people.

SSAB - Overview: SS-A and SS-B Antibodies, IgG, Serum

Evaluating patients with signs and symptoms of a connective tissue disease in whom the test for antinuclear antibodies is positive, especially those with signs and symptoms consistent with Sjogren syndrome or lupus erythematosus This test...

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