HBEL1 - Overview: Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Evaluation, Blood
Diagnosis and classification of hemoglobin disorders, including thalassemias and hemoglobin variants
MPSBS - Overview: Mucopolysaccharidosis, Blood Spot
Supporting the biochemical diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidoses types I, II, III, IV, or VI Quantification of heparan sulfate, dermatan sulfate, and keratan sulfate in dried blood spot specimens
SMN1Z - Overview: SMN1 Gene, Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Confirming a diagnosis of spinal muscular atrophy due to nucleotide variants in SMN1 gene Second-tier carrier screening when there is a family history of spinal muscular atrophy, but an affected individual is not available for testing, or...
CMA - Overview: Centromere Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Evaluating patients with features of systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease, particularly systemic sclerosis, Sjogren's syndrome, or overlap disease Aiding in the phenotypic stratification of patients with systemic sclerosis (limited...
OAPNS - Overview: Ova and Parasite, Microscopy, Varies
Detecting and identifying parasitic protozoa and eggs and larvae of parasitic helminths
PARVO - Overview: Parvovirus B19, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Diagnosing parvovirus B19 infection
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
DNSAG - Overview: Dengue Virus NS1 Antigen, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of dengue virus infection
ROPG - Overview: Measles (Rubeola) Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Determining immune status of individuals to the measles virus Documenting previous infection with measles virus in an individual without a previous record of immunization to measles virus
OSCAL - Overview: Osteocalcin, Serum
Monitoring and assessing effectiveness of antiresorptive therapy in patients treated for osteopenia, osteoporosis, Paget disease, or other disorders in which osteocalcin levels are elevated As an adjunct in the diagnosis of medical...
NMRLP - Overview: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Lipoprotein Profile, Serum
Assessment and management of a patient's risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease Identifying residual risk that may be present in some patients on cholesterol targeting treatment
CORTF - Overview: Cortisol, Free, Serum
Assessment of cortisol status in cases where there is known or a suspected abnormality in cortisol-binding proteins or albumin Assessment of adrenal function in the critically ill or stressed patient, thus preventing unnecessary use of...
Determining class I human leukocyte antigens (HLA) on specimens for those patients who have become refractory to platelet transfusions and identify potential disease associations or markers for drug hypersensitivity
FENTU - Overview: Fentanyl with Metabolite Confirmation, Random, Urine
Detection and confirmation of illicit drug use involving fentanyl
GATOL - Overview: Galactitol, Quantitative, Urine
Monitoring effectiveness of treatment in patients with galactosemia Establishing a baseline level prior to initiating treatment for galactosemia
BART - Overview: Bartonella Antibody Panel, IgG and IgM, Serum
Diagnosis of Bartonella infection, especially in the context of a cat scratch
BUPM - Overview: Buprenorphine and Norbuprenorphine, Random, Urine
Monitoring of compliance utilizing buprenorphine Detection and confirmation of the illicit use of buprenorphine
DIPGS - Overview: Diphtheria Toxoid IgG Antibody, Serum
Determining a patient's immunological response to diphtheria toxoid vaccination Aiding in the evaluation of immunodeficiency
FUNSF - Overview: Fungitell, CSF
Fungitell, CSF
FFT4F - Overview: T4, Free, Direct Dialysis
T4, Free, Direct Dialysis
PGKC - Overview: Phosphoglycerate Kinase Enzyme Activity, Blood
Evaluation of individuals with Coombs-negative nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia, especially if X-linked inheritance pattern. Evaluation of individuals with myopathic or neurologic symptoms
FLUPV - Overview: Lupus Anticoagulant Evaluation with Reflex
Lupus Anticoagulant Evaluation with Reflex
MPS1Z - Overview: Hurler Syndrome, Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Identifying variants within the IDUA gene Confirmation of a diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidosis type I (MPS-I) Carrier testing when there is a family history of MPS- I, but disease-causing variants have not been previously identified
CHRAF - Overview: Chromosome Analysis, Amniotic Fluid
Prenatal diagnosis of chromosome abnormalities, including aneuploidy (ie, trisomy or monosomy) and balanced rearrangements
MCADZ - Overview: Medium-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (MCAD) Deficiency Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Confirmation of diagnosis of medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase (MCAD) deficiency (as a follow-up to biochemical analyses) Screening of at-risk carriers of MCAD deficiency when an affected relative has not had molecular testing Diagnosis...
PMND1 - Overview: Primary Membranous Nephropathy Diagnostic Cascade, Serum
Distinguishing primary from secondary membranous nephropathy using an algorithmic approach Monitoring patients with membranous nephropathy at very low antibody titers Screening for anti-phospholipase A2 receptor antibodies
URRP - Overview: Ureaplasma species, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Rapid, sensitive, and specific identification of Ureaplasma urealyticum and Ureaplasma parvum from genitourinary, reproductive, bone, spine, joint, and lower respiratory sources This test is not intended for medicolegal use.
GBAW - Overview: Beta-Glucosidase, Leukocytes
Diagnosis of Gaucher disease This test is not intended for carrier detection.
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
ANA2 - Overview: Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA), Serum
Evaluating patients at-risk for antinuclear antibodies-associated systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease particularly systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjogren syndrome, and mixed connective tissue disease
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...
MHRP - Overview: Metamycoplasma hominis, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Rapid, sensitive, and specific identification of Metamycoplasma hominis from synovial fluid, genitourinary, reproductive, lower respiratory sources, pleural/chest fluid, pericardial fluid, and wound specimens This test is not intended for...
CRGSP - Overview: Cryoglobulin and Cryofibrinogen Panel, Serum and Plasma
Evaluating patients with vasculitis, glomerulonephritis, and lymphoproliferative diseases Evaluating patients with macroglobulinemia or myeloma in whom symptoms occur with cold exposure This test is not useful for general screening of a...
TPBF - Overview: Protein, Total, Body Fluid
Identification of exudative pleural effusions Differentiating hepatic from other causes of ascites that have elevated serum ascites albumin gradient using peritoneal fluid
GUSBB - Overview: Beta-Glucuronidase, Blood Spot
Supporting the biochemical diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidosis VII (MPS VII, Sly syndrome) This test is not useful for determining carrier status for MPS VII.
Aids in monitoring a previously confirmed diagnosis of B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia
DENGC - Overview: Dengue Virus, Molecular Detection, PCR, Spinal Fluid
Aiding in the diagnosis of central nervous system infection caused by dengue virus
SFIG - Overview: Cerebrospinal Fluid IgG Index Profile, Serum and Spinal Fluid
Aiding in the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and other central nervous system inflammatory conditions
AATTA - Overview: Antithrombin Summary Interpretation
Diagnosis of antithrombin deficiency, acquired or congenital Monitoring treatment of antithrombin deficiency disorders, including infusion of antithrombin therapeutic concentrate
PRSSZ - Overview: PRSS1 Gene, Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Confirmation of suspected clinical diagnosis of hereditary pancreatitis (HP) in patients with chronic pancreatitis Identification of familial PRSSI mutation to allow for predictive and diagnostic testing in family members
HMHA - Overview: Heavy Metals, Hair
Detection of nonacute arsenic, mercury, and lead exposure using hair specimens
FSH - Overview: Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Serum
An adjunct in the evaluation of menstrual irregularities Evaluating patients with suspected hypogonadism Predicting ovulation Evaluating infertility Diagnosing pituitary disorders
CRY_S - Overview: Cryoglobulin, Serum
Evaluating cryoglobulins in patients with vasculitis, glomerulonephritis, and lymphoproliferative diseases Evaluating cryoglobulins in patients with macroglobulinemia or myeloma in whom symptoms occur with cold exposure This test is not...
LH - Overview: Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Serum
An adjunct in the evaluation of menstrual irregularities Evaluating patients with suspected hypogonadism Predicting ovulation Evaluating infertility Diagnosing pituitary disorders
AK1 - Overview: Adenylate Kinase Enzyme Activity, Blood
Evaluation of chronic nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia
TTFSP - Overview: Thyroid Transcription Factor (SPT24) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Part of a panel of immunostains to identify the primary site for carcinomas of unknown origin
STFR - Overview: Soluble Transferrin Receptor (sTfR), Serum
Evaluation of suspected iron deficiency in patients who may have inflammation, infection, or chronic disease and other conditions in which ferritin concentration does not correlate with iron status, including: -Cystic fibrosis patients who...
APROL - Overview: Prolonged Clot Time Profile, Plasma
Determining the cause of prolongation of prothrombin time or activated partial thromboplastin time Screening for prolonged clotting times and determining the presence of factor deficiencies or inhibitor (eg, factor-specific, lupus-like,...
AMLMF - Overview: Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Specified FISH, Varies
Detecting recurrent common chromosome abnormalities seen in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) using a client-specified probe set An adjunct to chromosome studies in patients with AML Evaluating specimens in which chromosome...
FRT4 - Overview: T4 (Thyroxine), Free, Serum
Evaluating suspected thyroid function disorders using free thyroxine measured together with thyroid-stimulating hormone
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