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FLUC - Overview: 5-Flucytosine, Serum

Monitoring serum concentration during therapy Evaluating potential toxicity May aid in evaluating patient compliance

23BPT - Overview: 2,3-Dinor 11 Beta-Prostaglandin F2 Alpha, 24 Hour, Urine

Screening for mast cell activation disorders including systemic mastocytosis using 24-hour urine specimens

AMIO - Overview: Amiodarone, Serum

Monitoring amiodarone therapy, especially when amiodarone is coadministered with other drugs that may interact Evaluating possible amiodarone toxicity Assessing patient compliance

ASB - Overview: Arsenic, Blood

Detecting acute or very recent arsenic exposure Monitoring the effectiveness of therapy This test is not useful for evaluation of chronic arsenic exposure.

BIOTN - Overview: Biotin, Serum

Measurement of biotin in serum Assessment of biotin concentrations in individuals taking biotin supplements Investigation of unexpected results from immunoassays that utilize biotin-streptavidin detection methods This test is not useful...

CYSPR - Overview: Cyclosporine, Blood

Monitoring whole blood cyclosporine concentration during therapy, particularly in individuals coadministered cytochrome P450 (CYP) 3A4 substrates, inhibitors, or inducers Adjusting dose to optimize immunosuppression while minimizing...

CDTA - Overview: Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin, Adult, Serum

Indicating chronic alcohol abuse This test is not appropriate for screening patients for congenital disorders of glycosylation.

CLOM - Overview: Clomipramine, Serum

Determining whether a poor therapeutic response is attributable to noncompliance Monitoring serum concentration of clomipramine and norclomipramine to assist in optimizing the administered dose

DULOX - Overview: Duloxetine, Serum

Monitoring duloxetine serum concentration during therapy Evaluating potential duloxetine toxicity Evaluating patient compliance

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...

IFXED - Overview: Immunofixation Heavy Chain Type Delta and Epsilon, Serum

Identification and isotyping of IgD or IgE monoclonal gammopathy Documentation of complete response to therapy with established monoclonal gammopathy consisting of an IgD or IgE heavy chain

FLUOX - Overview: Fluoxetine, Serum

Monitoring serum concentration of fluoxetine during therapy Evaluating potential toxicity Evaluating patient compliance

GABA - Overview: Gabapentin, Serum

Monitoring serum gabapentin concentrations Assessing compliance Adjusting dosage in patients

LAMO - Overview: Lamotrigine, Serum

Monitoring serum concentration of lamotrigine Assessing compliance Adjusting lamotrigine dose in patients receiving other anticonvulsant drugs that interact pharmacokinetically with lamotrigine

LACO - Overview: Lacosamide, Serum

Monitoring serum concentrations of lacosamide to ensure compliance and appropriate dosing in specific clinical conditions (ie, severe kidney impairment, mild-to-moderate hepatic impairment, and kidney failure)

ITCON - Overview: Itraconazole, Serum

Verifying systemic absorption of orally administered itraconazole Patients with life-threatening fungal infections Patients considered at risk for poor absorption or rapid clearance of itraconazole

LEFLU - Overview: Leflunomide Metabolite (Teriflunomide), Serum

Therapeutic monitoring of patients actively taking leflunomide Assessment of elimination in patients requiring enhanced elimination of the drug

MPA - Overview: Mycophenolic Acid, Serum

Monitoring therapy to ensure adequate blood levels and avoid over-immunosuppression

OMHC - Overview: Oxcarbazepine Metabolite, Serum

Monitoring serum concentration during oxcarbazepine therapy Assessing compliance Assessing potential toxicity

SIIRO - Overview: Sirolimus, Whole Blood

Monitoring whole blood sirolimus concentration during therapy, particularly in individuals coadministered cytochrome P450 (CYP) 3A4 substrates, inhibitors, or inducers Adjusting dose to optimize immunosuppression while minimizing...

TAKRO - Overview: Tacrolimus, Blood

Monitoring whole blood tacrolimus concentration during therapy, particularly in individuals coadministered cytochrome P450 (CYP) 3A4 substrates, inhibitors, or inducers Adjusting dose to optimize immunosuppression while minimizing...

SFZ - Overview: Sulfamethoxazole, Serum

Monitoring sulfamethoxazole therapy to ensure drug absorption, clearance, or compliance

TRYPP - Overview: Tryptophan, Plasma

Investigating inadequate tryptophan intake and monitoring dietary treatment

FRT4 - Overview: T4 (Thyroxine), Free, Serum

Evaluating suspected thyroid function disorders using free thyroxine measured together with thyroid-stimulating hormone

EZNT8 - Overview: Zinc Transporter 8 (ZnT8) Antibody, Serum

Clinical distinction of type 1 from type 2 diabetes mellitus Identification of individuals at risk of type 1 diabetes (including high-risk relatives of patients with diabetes, and those with gestational diabetes) Prediction of future need...

VORI - Overview: Voriconazole, Serum

Monitoring trough levels of voriconazole is suggested for: -Individuals with reduced liver function -Individuals with cytochrome P450 (CYP) 2C19 alterations associated with poor metabolic function -Patients taking other medications that...

VITA - Overview: Vitamin A, Serum

Diagnosing vitamin A deficiency and toxicity Monitoring vitamin A therapy

CYCPK - Overview: Cyclosporine, Peak, Blood

Monitoring whole blood peak cyclosporine concentration during therapy, particularly in individuals coadministered cytochrome P450 (CYP) 3A4 substrates, inhibitors, or inducers Adjusting dose to optimize immunosuppression while minimizing...

TRYPA - Overview: Tryptase, Autopsy, Serum

Evaluation of autopsy cases in which anaphylaxis in the context of allergen exposure or mast cell activation is a suspected cause of death

TOPI - Overview: Topiramate, Serum

Monitoring serum concentrations of topiramate Assessing compliance Assessing potential toxicity

OLIGS - Overview: Oligoclonal Banding, Serum

Diagnosis of multiple sclerosis; especially useful in patients with equivocal clinical presentation and radiological findings Determining number of serum oligoclonal bands in order to calculate the number of cerebrospinal fluid-specific...

OLIG - Overview: Oligoclonal Banding, Serum and Spinal Fluid

Diagnosis of multiple sclerosis; especially useful in patients with equivocal clinical presentation and radiological findings

TILAP - Overview: Tilapia, IgE, Serum

Establishing the diagnosis of an allergy to tilapia Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior...

ANSE - Overview: Anise, IgE, Serum

Establishing the diagnosis of an allergy to Anise Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior to...

DAND - Overview: Dandelion, IgE, Serum

Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to dandelion Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior...

SORR - Overview: Red Sorrel, IgE, Serum

Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to red sorrel Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization...

PAHD - Overview: Phthalic Anhydride, IgE, Serum

Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to phthalic anhydride Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm...

MUSS - Overview: Blue Mussel, IgE, Serum

Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to blue mussel Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization...

MSPP - Overview: Mosquito Species, IgE, Serum

Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to mosquito species Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm...

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