FLUC - Overview: 5-Flucytosine, Serum
Monitoring serum concentration during therapy Evaluating potential toxicity May aid in evaluating patient compliance
FPTWG - Overview: Potato White IgG
Potato White IgG
F11DX - Overview: 11-Desoxycortisol
11-Desoxycortisol
FZOLP - Overview: Zolpidem (Ambien), serum or plasma
Zolpidem (Ambien), serum or plasma
MPU - Overview: Monoclonal Protein Studies, 24 Hour, Urine
Monitoring patients with monoclonal gammopathies
SMPU - Overview: Monoclonal Protein Screen, 24 Hour, Urine
Monitoring patients with monoclonal gammopathies
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.
BRIVA - Overview: Brivaracetam, Plasma
Assessing compliance and toxicity for brivaracetam
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.
CLOBZ - Overview: Clobazam and Metabolite, Serum
Monitoring clobazam therapy
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...
EVROL - Overview: Everolimus, Blood
Managing everolimus immunosuppression in solid organ transplant
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
FENTS - Overview: Fentanyl, Serum
Monitoring fentanyl therapy
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
NICOS - Overview: Nicotine and Metabolites, Serum
Monitoring tobacco use in a clinical setting
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
POSA - Overview: Posaconazole, Serum
Monitoring posaconazole therapy
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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