PC1TC - Overview: Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Antibody Type 1 (PCA-1) Titer, Spinal Fluid

Identifying female patients whose subacute cerebellar degeneration or peripheral neuropathy is due to a remote (autoimmune) effect of gynecologic or breast carcinoma Reporting an end titer result from spinal fluid specimens

PPFE - Overview: Protoporphyrins, Fractionation, Whole Blood

Evaluating patients with possible diagnoses of erythropoietic protoporphyria or X-linked dominant protoporphyria Establishing a biochemical diagnosis of erythropoietic protoporphyria and X-linked dominant protoporphyria

PIPU - Overview: Pipecolic Acid, Random, Urine

Differentiating between disorders of peroxisomal biogenesis (eg, Zellweger syndrome) and disorders with loss of a single peroxisomal function Detecting abnormal elevations of pipecolic acid in urine

MANN - Overview: Alpha-Mannosidase, Leukocytes

Diagnosis of alpha-mannosidosis This test is not useful for establishing carrier status for alpha-mannosidosis.

WNMC - Overview: West Nile Virus Antibody, IgM, Spinal Fluid

Aids in diagnosing central nervous system West Nile virus infections during the acute phase

BCGR - Overview: Immunoglobulin Gene Rearrangement, Blood

Determining whether a B-cell or plasma cell population is polyclonal or monoclonal using whole blood specimens Identifying neoplastic cells as having B-cell or plasma cell differentiation Monitoring for a persistent neoplasm by...

CAVP - Overview: California Virus (La Crosse) IgG and IgM, Serum

Aiding the diagnosis of California (La Crosse) encephalitis using serum specimens

GDF15 - Overview: Growth Differentiation Factor 15, Plasma

A circulating biomarker in myopathy-related mitochondrial disease as well as other conditions Investigation of patients suspected of having a mitochondrial myopathy This assay is not suitable for carrier detection.

FMBNY - Overview: Fetomaternal Bleed, New York, Blood

Determining the volume of fetal-to-maternal hemorrhage for the purposes of recommending an increased dose of the Rh immune globulin This test is used only for specimens collected in New York state.

PAX8 - Overview: PAX8 Immunostain, Technical Component Only

Aids in the identification of renal cell carcinomas, as well as papillary thyroid carcinomas and tumors of Mullerian origin

PIPA - Overview: Pipecolic Acid, Serum

Differentiating between disorders of peroxisomal biogenesis (eg, Zellweger syndrome) and disorders with loss of a single peroxisomal function Detecting abnormal elevations of pipecolic acid in serum

RURC1 - Overview: Uric Acid/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine

Differentiation of acute uric acid nephropathy from other causes of acute kidney failure For patients who cannot collect a 24-hour specimen, typically small children, a uric acid to creatinine ratio can be used to approximate 24-hour...

HG34W - Overview: Histone 3.3 G34W (H3F3A G34W) Immunostain, Technical Component Only

Aiding in the diagnosis of giant cell tumor of bone

HMHA - Overview: Heavy Metals, Hair

Detection of nonacute arsenic, mercury, and lead exposure using hair specimens

IGE - Overview: Immunoglobulin E (IgE), Serum

Evaluating patients with suspected diseases associated with elevations in total immunoglobulin E (IgE), including allergic disease, primary immunodeficiencies, infections, malignancies, or other inflammatory diseases Diagnostic evaluation...

DIS - Overview: Human Leukocyte Antigens (HLA) Class I and II Disease Association Typing, Low Resolution, Blood

Identifying class I and II human leukocyte antigens (HLA) for potential disease associations or markers for drug hypersensitivity

ESTS - Overview: Estradiol, Rapid, Immunoassay, Serum

Rapid assessment of ovarian status, including follicle development, for assisted reproduction protocols (eg, in vitro fertilization) Establishing time of ovulation and optimal time for conception

FMB - Overview: Fetomaternal Bleed, Flow Cytometry, Blood

Determining the volume of fetal-to-maternal hemorrhage for the purposes of recommending an increased dose of the Rh immune globulin

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.

INAB - Overview: Insulin Antibodies, Serum

Predicting the future development of type 1 diabetes in asymptomatic children, adolescents, and young adults, when used in conjunction with family history, human leukocyte antigen-typing, and other autoantibodies, including glutamic acid...

MECPI - Overview: Methicillin Resistance Gene, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies

Detecting mecA in staphylococcal bacterial isolates Evaluating treatment options when oxacillin or cefoxitin breakpoints are unavailable (eg, certain Staphylococcus species other than Staphylococcus aureus) Predicting antimicrobial...

AAMSD - Overview: Amino Acids, Maple Syrup Urine Disease Panel, Plasma

Follow-up of patients with maple syrup urine disease Monitoring of dietary compliance for patients with maple syrup urine disease

AFP - Overview: Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) Tumor Marker, Serum

Follow-up management of patients undergoing cancer therapy, especially for testicular and ovarian tumors and for hepatocellular carcinoma Often used in conjunction with human chorionic gonadotropin.(2) This test is not recommended as a...

SPAS - Overview: Arsenic Speciation, Random, Urine

Diagnosing arsenic intoxication using random urine specimens

ALKP - Overview: Alkaline Phosphatase, Total and Isoenzymes, Serum

Aid in the diagnosis and treatment of liver, bone, intestinal, and parathyroid diseases Determining the tissue source of increased alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity in serum Differentiating between liver and bone sources of elevated ALP

ADMB - Overview: ADAMTS13 Inhibitor Bethesda Titer, Plasma

Assisting with the diagnosis of congenital, immune or acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura as a part of a profile

ADAMS - Overview: ADAMTS13 Activity Assay, Plasma

Assisting with the diagnosis and monitoring of congenital, immune, or acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

BAP1 - Overview: BAP1 Immunostain, Technical Component Only

As part of a panel of immunostains where loss of staining can be used as a marker of various neoplasms

ALBFL - Overview: Albumin, Body Fluid

Aiding in identifying the cause of ascites Aiding in differentiating exudative and transudative pleural effusions

BUPMX - Overview: Buprenorphine and Norbuprenorphine, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine

Monitoring of compliance of buprenorphine therapy Detection and confirmation of the illicit use of buprenorphine Chain of custody is required whenever the results of testing could be used in a court of law. Its purpose is to protect the...

OAUS - Overview: Organic Acids Screen, Urine Spot

Diagnosis of inborn errors of metabolism using dried urine specimens

POWV - Overview: Powassan Virus, IgM, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay, Serum

Diagnosis of Powassan virus infection. This test should not be used as a screening procedure for the general population. This test should not be used as a "test of cure."

T4FT4 - Overview: T4 (Thyroxine), Total and Free, Serum

Assessing thyroid function when thyroid function disorders are suspected

TPO - Overview: Thyroperoxidase Antibodies, Serum

Aiding in the diagnosis of thyroid autoimmune disorders Differentiating thyroid autoimmune disorders from nonautoimmune goiter or hypothyroidism As a diagnostic tool in deciding whether to treat a patient who has subclinical...

THIO - Overview: Thiopurine Metabolites, Whole Blood

Aids physicians in dose adjustments, minimizing dose-dependent toxicity, and monitoring compliance of thiopurine drug therapy

CDUOE - Overview: Cadmium Occupational Exposure, Random, Urine

Detecting occupational exposure to cadmium, a toxic heavy metal, using random urine specimens

DSGAB - Overview: Desmoglein 1 (DSG1) and Desmoglein 3 (DSG3), IgG Antibodies, Serum

Preferred screening test for patients suspected to have an autoimmune blistering disorder of the skin or mucous membranes (pemphigus) Aiding in the diagnosis of pemphigus

EMA - Overview: Endomysial Antibodies, IgA, Serum

Analysis of IgA-endomysial antibodies for the diagnosis of dermatitis herpetiformis and celiac disease Monitoring adherence to gluten-free diet in patients with dermatitis herpetiformis and celiac disease

NSIP - Overview: Non-Seasonal Inhalant Allergen Profile, Serum

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

C1QFX - Overview: C1q Complement, Functional, Serum

Diagnosis of C1 deficiency Investigation of a patient with an absent total complement level

C4FX - Overview: C4 Complement, Functional, Serum

Diagnosis of C4 deficiency Investigation of a patient with an undetectable total complement level

HVAR - Overview: Homovanillic Acid, Random, Urine

Screening children for catecholamine-secreting tumors using a random urine collection when requesting homovanillic acid only Monitoring neuroblastoma treatment Screening patients with possible inborn errors of catecholamine metabolism

C2 - Overview: C2 Complement, Functional, with Reflex, Serum

Investigation of a patient with a low (absent) hemolytic complement, with reflex testing to C3 and C4, if appropriate

EEEP - Overview: Eastern Equine Encephalitis Antibody, IgG and IgM, Serum

Aiding in the diagnosis of Eastern equine encephalitis using serum specimens

OPTMX - Overview: Opiate Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Meconium

Detecting maternal prenatal opiate/opioid use up to 5 months before birth Chain of custody is required whenever the results of testing could be used in a court of law. Its purpose is to protect the rights of the individual contributing the...

25HDN - Overview: 25-Hydroxyvitamin D2 and D3, Serum

Diagnosis of vitamin D deficiency Differential diagnosis of causes of rickets and osteomalacia Monitoring vitamin D replacement therapy Diagnosis of hypervitaminosis D

ACASM - Overview: Pernicious Anemia Cascade, Serum

Diagnosis of pernicious anemia Diagnosis of vitamin B12 deficiency-associated neuropathy

F822P - Overview: Hemophilia A F8 Gene, Intron 22 Inversion Mutation Analysis, Prenatal

Prenatal testing for hemophilia A when a F8 intron 22 inversion has been identified in a family member

SHPV - Overview: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) DNA Detection with Genotyping, High-Risk Types by PCR, SurePath, Varies

Detection of high-risk (HR) genotypes associated with the development of cervical cancer An aid in triaging women with abnormal Pap smear test results Individual genotyping of human papillomavirus (HPV)-16 and/or HPV-18, if present...

RPCWT - Overview: Renal Pathology Consultation, Wet Tissue

Evaluating and managing patients with kidney disease Following the progression of known kidney disease or response to therapy Determining the cause of dysfunction in the transplanted kidney (allograft)