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CYTH1 - Overview: T-Helper Cell Type 1 Cytokine Panel, Plasma

Assessment of plasma cytokine levels to understand the etiology of autoimmune and proinflammatory conditions when used in conjunction with clinical information and other laboratory testing

CATLN - Overview: Calcitonin, Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy Needle Wash, Lymph Node

As an adjunct to cytologic examination of fine-needle aspiration specimens in athyrotic individuals treated for medullary thyroid carcinoma to confirm or exclude metastases in enlarged or ultrasonographically suspicious lymph nodes

PGDBS - Overview: Plasmalogens, Blood Spot

Diagnosing patients with possible peroxisomal disorders, such as peroxisomal biogenesis disorders (Zellweger syndrome spectrum) and rhizomelic chondrodysplasia punctata (RCDP), including fatty acyl-CoA reductase 1 (FAR1)...

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

PGRBC - Overview: Plasmalogens, Blood

Diagnosing patients with possible peroxisomal disorders, such as peroxisomal biogenesis disorders (Zellweger syndrome spectrum) and rhizomelic chondrodysplasia punctata (RCDP), including fatty acyl-CoA reductase 1 (FAR1) deficiency...

WNVUR - Overview: West Nile Virus, RNA, PCR, Molecular Detection, Random, Urine

Rapid testing for West Nile virus (WNV) RNA (lineage 1 and lineage 2) An adjunctive test to serology for detection of early WNV infection (ie, first few days after symptom onset), with urine specimens potentially retaining WNV RNA longer...

WNCSF - Overview: West Nile Virus, RNA, PCR, Molecular Detection, Spinal Fluid

Rapid testing for West Nile virus (WNV) RNA (lineage 1 and lineage 2) using cerebrospinal fluid specimens An adjunctive test to serology for detection of early WNV infection (ie, first few days after symptom onset) This assay should not...

HRTVC - Overview: Heartland Virus, RNA, Molecular Detection, PCR, Spinal Fluid

Aiding in the diagnosis of central nervous system infection caused by Heartland virus using spinal fluid specimens

AN2TC - Overview: Antineuronal Nuclear Antibody Type 2 (ANNA-2) Titer, Spinal Fluid

Investigating middle-aged or older patients who present with unexplainable signs of midbrain/cerebellar/brain stem disorder and/or myelopathy, especially women with a previous history of breast cancer, and both sexes if there is a history...

WNVBL - Overview: West Nile Virus, RNA, PCR, Molecular Detection, Blood

Rapid testing for West Nile virus (WNV) RNA (lineage 1 and lineage 2) An adjunctive test to serology for detection of early WNV infection (ie, first few days after symptom onset), with blood specimens potentially providing a greater...

RLTE4 - Overview: Leukotriene E4, Random, Urine

Aiding in the evaluation of patients at-risk for mast cell activation syndrome (eg, systemic mastocytosis, IgE-mediated allergies, or aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease) using random urine collections

INTAD - Overview: Adalimumab Panel, Interpretation

Interpretation of therapeutic drug monitoring of adalimumab concentration and antibody levels

VHLE - Overview: VHL Gene, Erythrocytosis, Mutation Analysis, Varies

Diagnosis of suspected JAK2-negative VHL-related erythrocytosis associated with lifelong sustained increased RBC mass, elevated RBC count, hemoglobin, or hematocrit

CRANR - Overview: Cortisol, Free, Random, Urine

Investigating suspected hypercortisolism when a 24-hour collection is prohibitive (ie, pediatric patients)

TLCU - Overview: Immunoglobulin Total Light Chains, Urine

Monitoring patients whose urine demonstrates large M-spikes Confirming the quantitation of specimens that show M-spikes by electrophoresis Detecting urine monoclonal proteins and identification of specimens that need urine protein...

B6PA - Overview: Pyridoxic Acid, Plasma

Determining the concentration of pyridoxic acid in the assessment of vitamin B6 status

UEBF - Overview: Urea Nitrogen, Body Fluid

Identifying the presence of urine as a cause for accumulation of fluid in a body compartment Assessing adequacy of peritoneal dialysis treatment protocols

BHSF - Overview: Beta-Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, Quantitative, Spinal Fluid

Aiding in the diagnosis of brain metastases of testicular cancer or extragonadal intracerebral germ cell tumors

BFBL - Overview: Bilirubin, Body Fluid

Evaluating peritoneal fluid or abdominal drain fluid as a screening test for bile leakage May aid in the distinction between a transudative and an exudative pleural effusion

NAGW - Overview: Hexosaminidase A and Total Hexosaminidase, Leukocytes

Carrier detection and diagnosis of Tay-Sachs disease Carrier detection and diagnosis of Sandhoff disease

TLTE4 - Overview: Leukotriene E4, 24 Hour, Urine

Aiding in the evaluation of patients at-risk for mast cell activation syndrome (eg, systemic mastocytosis, IgE-mediated allergies, or aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease) using 24-hour urine collections

B6PRO - Overview: Vitamin B6 Profile (Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate and Pyridoxic Acid), Plasma

Determining vitamin B6 status, including in persons who present with progressive nerve compression disorders, such as carpal tunnel and tarsal tunnel syndromes Determining the overall success of a vitamin B6 supplementation program...

PTHRP - Overview: Parathyroid Hormone-Related Peptide, Plasma

Aiding in the evaluation of individuals with hypercalcemia of unknown origin Aiding in the evaluation of individuals with suspected humoral hypercalcemia of malignancy The test should not be used to exclude cancer or screen individuals...

CUT - Overview: Copper, Liver Tissue

Diagnosing Wilson disease and primary biliary cirrhosis using liver tissue specimens

PLP - Overview: Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate, Plasma

Determining vitamin B6 status, including in persons who present with progressive nerve compression disorders, such as carpal tunnel and tarsal tunnel syndromes Determining the overall success of a vitamin B6 supplementation...

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Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). All rights reserved. Sequential Maternal Serum Screening Testing Algorithm Diagnostic testing should be offered Screen-positive: results reported...

MCL Platelet Antibody Screen Serum Information MC1235242

MCL Platelet Antibody Screen Serum Information Complete print Platelet Antibody Screen Serum Patient Information Reset Form Patient Information Patient Middle Birth Date...

Mayo Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: Nov. 26 - Insights

This week’s Research Roundup highlights the effect of inorganic nitrite versus a placebo on exercise capacity among patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction....

Gravis/Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome Evaluation, Serum

Confirming the autoimmune basis of a defect in neuromuscular transmission (eg, myasthenia gravis [MG], Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome [LEMS]) Distinguishing LEMS from autoimmune forms of MG Providing a quantitative autoantibody...

Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Complement Panel, Serum and Plasma

Detecting deficiencies in the alternative pathway that can cause atypical-hemolytic uremic syndrome, dense deposit disease, and C3 glomerulonephritis A second-tier test that aids in the differential diagnosis of thrombotic...