AH50 - Overview: Alternative Complement Pathway, Functional, Serum
Investigation of suspected alternative pathway complement deficiency, atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome, C3 glomerulonephritis, and dense-deposit disease
ASOU - Overview: Arsenic Occupational Exposure, Random, Urine
Screening test for detection of occupational exposure to arsenic in random urine specimens
BTDZ - Overview: Biotinidase Deficiency, BTD Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Second-tier test for confirming biotinidase deficiency (indicated by biochemical testing or newborn screening) Carrier testing of individuals with a family history of biotinidase deficiency, but disease-causing mutations have not been...
DHTS - Overview: Dihydrotestosterone, Serum
Monitoring patients receiving 5-alpha reductase inhibitor therapy or chemotherapy Evaluating patients with possible 5-alpha reductase deficiency
ASCU - Overview: Arsenic/Creatinine Ratio, Urine
Screening for arsenic exposure using random urine specimens
TRYPT - Overview: Tryptase, Serum
Evaluation of individuals with suspected mast cell activation, which may occur as a result of anaphylaxis or allergen challenge Evaluation of patients with suspected mast cell activation syndrome Evaluation of patients with suspected...
SFUNG - Overview: 1,3-Beta-D-Glucan (Fungitell), Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of invasive fungal infections caused by various fungi, including Aspergillus species, Fusarium species, Candida species, and Pneumocystis jirovecii, among others
QFP - Overview: Q Fever IgM and IgG, Titer, Serum
Diagnosis of Coxiella burnetii, the causative agent of Q fever
T4BPE - Overview: Thyroxine-Binding Protein Electrophoresis, Serum
Explaining unusual thyroxine (T4), free T4, and thyroxine-binding globulin test results that do not correlate with the patient's clinical presentation Detecting the presence of aberrant thyroxine-binding proteins, such as abnormal forms...
AGNTC - Overview: Anti-Glial/Neuronal Nuclear Antibody-Type 1 (AGNA-1) Titer, Spinal Fluid
Reporting an end titer result from cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) specimens Serological evaluation using CSF specimens from patients who present with a subacute neurological disorder of undetermined etiology, especially those with risk factors...
Confirming the presence or absence of minimal residual disease in patients with known chronic lymphocytic leukemia who are either post-chemo/immunotherapy or post-bone marrow transplant
SM - Overview: Smith (Sm) Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Evaluating patients with clinical features suggestive of antinuclear antibody associated connective tissue disease and the confirmation of a diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus. Testing for Smith antibodies is not useful in patients...
AGNTS - Overview: Anti-Glial/Neuronal Nuclear Antibody-Type 1 (AGNA-1) Titer, Serum
Reporting an end titer result from serum specimens Serological evaluation using serum specimens from patients who present with a subacute neurological disorder of undetermined etiology, especially those with risk factors for primary lung...
ANIDE - Overview: Organism Referred for Identification, Anaerobic Bacteria
Identifying anaerobic bacteria involved in human infections
PTTP - Overview: Prothrombin Time, Plasma
Screening assay to detect deficiencies of one or more coagulation factors (factors I, II, V, VII, X) Screening assay to detect coagulation inhibition Monitoring intensity of oral anticoagulant therapy when combined with INR reporting
23BPR - Overview: 2,3-Dinor 11 Beta-Prostaglandin F2 Alpha, Random, Urine
Screening for mast cell activation disorders including systemic mastocytosis using random urine specimens
HMGCR - Overview: 3-Hydroxy-3-Methylglutaryl Coenzyme-A (HMG-CoA) Reductase, Serum
Evaluating patients with suspected necrotizing autoimmune myopathy Measuring 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA reductase antibodies
SRAU - Overview: Serotonin Release Assay, Unfractionated Heparin, Mass Spectrometry, Serum
Detecting heparin-dependent platelet activating antibodies implicated in the pathogenesis of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
LPALD - Overview: Lipoprotein (a) and Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol, Serum
Evaluation of the contribution of lipoprotein (a) (Lp[a])-cholesterol within measured low-density lipoprotein cholesterol Evaluation of increased risk for cardiovascular disease and events: -Most appropriately measured in individuals at...
PBKQN - Overview: BK Virus DNA Detection and Quantification, Plasma
Detection and serial monitoring of BK virus-associated nephropathy in kidney transplant recipients using plasma specimens Detection and serial monitoring of BK virus-associated hemorrhagic cystitis in organ transplant recipients
CARBI - Overview: Carbapenem Resistance Genes, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Detecting and differentiating blaKPC, blaNDM, blaVIM, blaOXA-48, and blaIMP gene sequences associated with carbapenem intermediate or resistant results Aiding in infection control in the detection of gastrointestinal colonization of...
VLCZ - Overview: Very Long Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Confirmation of a diagnosis of very long chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase (VLCAD) deficiency Carrier screening in cases where there is a family history of VLCAD deficiency, but an affected individual is not available for testing or...
GSH - Overview: Glutathione, Blood
Evaluation of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia, favism or chronic or episodic hemolysis or jaundice Evaluation for gamma-glutamylcysteine synthetase deficiency Evaluation for glutathione synthetase deficiency causing hemolytic anemia...
HVA - Overview: Homovanillic Acid, 24 Hour, Urine
Screening children for catecholamine-secreting tumors using a 24-hour urine collection when requesting homovanillic acid only Monitoring neuroblastoma treatment Screening patients with possible inborn errors of catecholamine metabolism
ALDNA - Overview: Aldosterone with Sodium, 24 Hour, Urine
Investigating primary aldosteronism (eg, adrenal adenoma/carcinoma and adrenal cortical hyperplasia) and secondary aldosteronism (eg, renovascular disease, salt depletion, potassium loading, cardiac failure with ascites, pregnancy, Bartter...
BNZU - Overview: Benzodiazepines Confirmation, Random, Urine
Detecting drug use involving benzodiazepines such as alprazolam, chlordiazepoxide, clonazepam, diazepam, midazolam, oxazepam, temazepam, clobazam, flunitrazepam, flurazepam, lorazepam, prazepam, triazolam, and zolpidem
C1INF - Overview: C1 Esterase Inhibitor, Functional, Serum
Diagnosing hereditary angioedema Monitoring response to C1 esterase inhibitor replacement therapy
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...
CITR - Overview: Citrate Excretion, 24 Hour, Urine
Diagnosing risk factors for patients with calcium kidney stones Monitoring results of therapy in patients with calcium stones or renal tubular acidosis
TRCHG - Overview: ToRCH Profile IgG, Serum
Determining immune status of individuals to the rubella virus following vaccination or prior exposure Indicating past or recent infection with Toxoplasma gondii, cytomegalovirus, or herpes simplex virus (HSV) Distinguishing between...
CMAH - Overview: Chromosomal Microarray, Hematologic Disorders, Varies
Detection and characterization of clonal copy number imbalance and loss of heterozygosity associated with hematologic neoplasms Assisting in the diagnosis and classification of certain hematologic neoplasms Evaluating the prognosis for...
CMAT - Overview: Chromosomal Microarray, Tumor, Fresh or Frozen
Genomic characterization of tumor for copy number imbalances and loss of heterozygosity Assisting in the diagnosis and classification of malignant neoplasms, including hematolymphoid malignancies Evaluating the prognosis for patients with...
MAL - Overview: Rapid Malaria/Babesia Smear, Varies
Rapid and accurate detection and species identification of Plasmodium Detection of Babesia, trypanosomes, and some species of microfilariae
HIP12 - Overview: HIV-1/HIV-2 RNA Detection, Plasma
Diagnosis of HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 infection in individuals with indeterminate or inconclusive HIV serologic test results Diagnosis of HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 infection in individuals with acute or early HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 infection Diagnosis of...
HIS12 - Overview: HIV-1/HIV-2 RNA Detection, Serum
Diagnosis of HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 infection in individuals with indeterminate or inconclusive HIV serologic test results Diagnosis of HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 infection in individuals with acute or early HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 infection Diagnosis...
WNC - Overview: West Nile Virus Antibody, IgG and IgM, Spinal Fluid
Aiding in diagnosis of central nervous system infection with West Nile virus
FET - Overview: Iron, Liver Tissue
Diagnosis of hemochromatosis using liver tissue specimens
BAIPD - Overview: Bile Acids for Peroxisomal Disorders, Serum
Biomarker for peroxisomal biogenesis disorders, such as Zellweger spectrum disorder and single enzyme defects of bile acid synthesis, including D-bifunctional protein deficiency and alpha methyl CoA racemases Monitoring patients receiving...
TPRPD - Overview: ThinPrep Diagnostic, Varies
Detecting cervical carcinoma or intraepithelial lesions when screening women for possible cervical neoplasia
TPMT3 - Overview: Thiopurine Methyltransferase Activity Profile, Erythrocytes
Detection of individuals with low thiopurine methyltransferase (TPMT) activity who are at risk for excessive myelosuppression or severe hematopoietic toxicity when taking thiopurine drugs Detection of individuals with hyperactive TPMT...
Diagnosing infections due to Mycoplasma (Mycoplasmoides) pneumoniae Assessing macrolide susceptibility
CRMTS - Overview: Collapsin Response-Mediator Protein-5 (CRMP-5) Neuronal IgG Titer, Serum
Evaluation of neurological autoimmunity particularly that associated with small-cell lung carcinoma and thymoma Reporting an end titer result from serum specimens
FGEN - Overview: Fungal Culture, Routine
Diagnosing fungal infections from specimens other than blood, skin, hair, nails, and vagina (separate tests are available for these specimen sites)
ATTI - Overview: Antithrombin Antigen, Plasma
Assessing abnormal results of the antithrombin activity assay (ATTF / Antithrombin Activity, Plasma), the recommended primary (screening) antithrombin assay Diagnosing antithrombin deficiency, acquired or congenital, in conjunction with...
ATTF - Overview: Antithrombin Activity, Plasma
Diagnosis of antithrombin deficiency, acquired or congenital Monitoring treatment of antithrombin deficiency disorders, including infusion of antithrombin therapeutic concentrate
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
3A5Q - Overview: Cytochrome P450 3A5 Genotype, Varies
Aids in optimizing treatment with tacrolimus and other drugs metabolized by cytochrome P450 3A5
CFX - Overview: Protein C Activity, Plasma
As an initial test for evaluating patients suspected of having congenital protein C deficiency, including those with personal or family histories of thrombotic events Detecting and confirming congenital type I and type II protein C...
2425D - Overview: 25-Hydroxyvitamin D:24,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D Ratio, Serum
As a screening test for inactivating CYP24A1 variants in patients with symptoms, signs, or biochemical findings of parathyroid hormone-independent hypercalcemia or hypercalciuria
AFH - Overview: Factor H Autoantibody, Serum
Detection and quantification of antibodies to factor H Monitoring patients with known factor H autoantibodies Aiding in the differential diagnosis of thrombotic microangiopathy and C3 glomerulopathies
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