FUCW - Overview: Alpha-Fucosidase, Leukocytes
Detection of fucosidosis This test is not useful for establishing carrier status for fucosidosis.
RPDEI - Overview: Rapidly Progressive Dementia Evaluation Interpretation, Spinal Fluid
Interpretation of the Rapidly Progressive Dementia Evaluation
IEHCG - Overview: Interference Evaluation Heterophile, Beta-Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, Serum
Evaluating suspected interference from heterophile antibodies causing a falsely elevated human chorionic gonadotropin result This test is not to be used for pregnancy testing.
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.
CTXWB - Overview: Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis, Blood
Evaluating patients with a clinical suspicion of cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX) Monitoring of individuals with CTX on chenodeoxycholic acid (CDCA) therapy This test is not useful for the identification of carriers. This test is...
HSMBS - Overview: Hepatosplenomegaly Panel, Blood Spot
As a component of the initial evaluation of a patient presenting with hepatosplenomegaly, using dried blood spot specimens This test is not useful for the identification of carriers. This test should not be used as a monitoring tool for...
Detecting Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae using self-collected vaginal swabs collected by the patient in a healthcare setting This test is not intended for use in medico-legal applications. This test is not useful for the...
LEPDT - Overview: Leptospira, IgM, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of leptospirosis This test is not useful for establishing cure or response to therapy.
CTXP - Overview: Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis, Plasma
Evaluating patients with a clinical suspicion of cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX) using plasma specimens Monitoring of individuals with CTX on chenodeoxycholic acid (CDCA) therapy This test is not useful for the identification of...
MANN - Overview: Alpha-Mannosidase, Leukocytes
Diagnosis of alpha-mannosidosis This test is not useful for establishing carrier status for alpha-mannosidosis.
LYWB - Overview: Lyme Disease Antibody, Immunoblot, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of systemic Lyme disease This test should not be used as a screening assay.
SLYME - Overview: Lyme Antibody Modified 2-Tier with Reflex, Serum
Diagnosis of Lyme disease This test should not be used as a screening procedure for the general population.
MSDBS - Overview: Multiple Sulfatase Deficiency, Blood Spot
Supporting the biochemical diagnosis of multiple sulfatase deficiency This test is not useful for carrier detection.
Confirmation of an elevated urinary nickel concentration This test is not useful for the investigation of nickel hypersensitivity.
Preferred diagnostic test for the detection of Bordetella pertussis or Bordetella parapertussis This test is not recommended for screening asymptomatic individuals who may carry B pertussis or parapertussis. This test is not recommended...
HBNTP - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen Confirmation, Prenatal, Serum
Diagnosis of acute, recent, or chronic hepatitis B in prenatal patients This test is not useful during the "window period" of acute hepatitis B (ie, after disappearance of hepatitis B virus surface antigen [HBsAg] and prior to appearance...
CTXBS - Overview: Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis, Blood Spot
Evaluating patients with a clinical suspicion of cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX) using dried blood spot specimens Monitoring individuals with CTX on chenodeoxycholic acid (CDCA) therapy This test is not useful for the...
CDG - Overview: Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin for Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation, Serum
Screening for congenital disorders of glycosylation This test is not useful for screening patients for chronic alcohol abuse.
MHPRP - Overview: Metamycoplasma hominis, Molecular Detection, PCR, Plasma
Rapid, sensitive, and specific identification of Metamycoplasma hominis from plasma This test is not intended for medicolegal use.
LEIS - Overview: Leishmaniasis (Visceral) Antibody, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of active visceral leishmaniasis This test should not be used as the sole criteria for diagnosis.
ARSAW - Overview: Arylsulfatase A, Leukocytes
Preferred enzymatic test for detection of arylsulfatase A deficiency This test is not suitable for carrier detection.
ARSU - Overview: Arylsulfatase A, 24 Hour, Urine
Detection of arylsulfatase A deficiency using urine specimens This test is not suitable for carrier detection.
COKEU - Overview: Cocaine and Metabolite Confirmation, Random, Urine
Detecting and confirming drug abuse involving cocaine This test is not intended for employment-related testing.
MPS4B - Overview: Mucopolysaccharidosis IV Enzyme Panel, Blood Spot
Supporting the biochemical diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidosis type IVA and IVB This test is not useful for carrier detection.
CDTA - Overview: Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin, Adult, Serum
Indicating chronic alcohol abuse This test is not appropriate for screening patients for congenital disorders of glycosylation.
COXIS - Overview: Coccidioides Antibody Screen with Reflex, Serum
Detecting antibodies to Coccidioides immitis/posadasii This assay should not be used for monitoring response to therapy.
DMITO - Overview: Mitochondrial DNA Deletion Heteroplasmy, ddPCR, Varies
Assessing the heteroplasmy level of previously detected large mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) deletions. Screening family members for previously detected large mtDNA deletions. This test is not recommended for first tier diagnostic testing...
CHBVS - Overview: Chronic Hepatitis B Screen, Serum
Diagnosis and evaluation of patients at risk for or suspected of having chronic hepatitis B This test is not offered as a screening or confirmatory test for blood donor specimens. This test is not useful during the "window period" of...
MTBRP - Overview: Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Rapid detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex DNA (preferred method) Detection of M tuberculosis, when used in conjunction with mycobacterial culture This test does not assess M tuberculosis rifampin resistance. This test...
TSPU - Overview: Targeted Stimulant Screen, Random, Urine
Determining compliance or identifying illicit stimulant drug use This test is not intended for employment-related testing.
MPS3B - Overview: Mucopolysaccharidosis III, Three-Enzyme Panel, Blood Spot
Supporting the biochemical diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidoses types IIIA, IIIB, IIIC This test is not useful for carrier detection.
SALCA - Overview: Salicylate, Serum
Quantitative determination of toxic levels of salicylate This test is not useful for assessing low-dose aspirin therapy.
BGA - Overview: Beta-Galactosidase, Leukocytes
Aiding in the diagnosis of GM1 gangliosidosis, Morquio B disease, and galactosialidosis This test is not suitable for carrier detection.
MHBRP - Overview: Metamycoplasma hominis, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood
Rapid, sensitive, and specific identification of Metamycoplasma hominis from whole blood This test is not intended for medicolegal use.
TBSU - Overview: Targeted Benzodiazepine Screen, Random, Urine
Determining compliance or identifying illicit benzodiazepine drug use This test is not intended for employment-related testing.
CMVPV - Overview: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Rapid qualitative detection of cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA This test is not intended for the monitoring of CMV disease progression.
DSAC - Overview: Disaccharidase Activity Panel, Tissue
Evaluation of patients who present with signs or symptoms suggestive of disaccharidase disorders This test is not intended for carrier detection.
CMVM - Overview: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Antibodies, IgM, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of acute infection with cytomegalovirus This test should not be used for screening blood or plasma donors.
EPCRB - Overview: Ehrlichia/Anaplasma, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood
Evaluating patients suspected of acute anaplasmosis or ehrlichiosis This test should not be used for screening asymptomatic individuals.
ULFAT - Overview: Cryptococcus Antigen Titer, Lateral Flow Assay, Urine
Aiding in the diagnosis of infection with Cryptococcus neoformans or Cryptococcus gattii This test should not be used as a test of cure.
Screening cadaveric or hemolyzed serum specimens for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in asymptomatic individuals with or without risk factors for HCV infection Note: In accordance with National Coverage Determination guidance, this test...
DSS - Overview: Drug Screen, Prescription/Over the Counter, Serum
Detection and identification of prescription or over the counter drugs frequently found in drug overdose or used with a suicidal intent Qualitatively identifying drugs present in the specimen; quantification of identified drugs, when...
ABIDR - Overview: Antibody Identification, Blood and Serum
Assessing positive pretransfusion antibody screens, transfusion reactions, hemolytic disease of the newborn, and autoimmune hemolytic anemias This test is not useful for monitoring the efficacy of Rh-immune globulin administration. This...
ORXNA - Overview: Orexin-A/Hypocretin-1, Spinal Fluid
Aiding in the diagnosis and differentiation of type 1 narcolepsy from other causes of hypersomnolence This assay is not intended for use as a screening test.
URPRP - Overview: Ureaplasma species, Molecular Detection, PCR, Plasma
Rapid, sensitive, and specific identification of Ureaplasma urealyticum and Ureaplasma parvum from plasma This test is not intended for medicolegal use.
LGBWB - Overview: Globotriaosylsphingosine, Blood
Screening of patients with Fabry disease when a serum specimen is not available This test should not be used for newborn screening followup.
ERPR - Overview: Estrogen/Progesterone Receptor, Semi-Quantitative Immunohistochemistry, Manual
Guiding decisions on hormonal therapy in patients with breast carcinomas This test is not useful for cases of lobular carcinoma in situ.
PBU - Overview: Lead, 24 Hour, Urine
Detecting clinically significant lead exposure in 24-hour specimens This test is not a substitute for blood lead screening.
MYCO - Overview: Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibodies, IgG and IgM, Serum
Screening for recent or past exposure to Mycoplasma pneumoniae This test should not be used as a screening procedure for the general population.
PBORB - Overview: Lyme Disease, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood
Supporting the diagnosis of Lyme disease in conjunction with serologic testing This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients.
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