VWFMP - Overview: von Willebrand Factor Multimer Analysis, Plasma
As a reflex component of several coagulation consultation unit codes, when indicated When results of complementary laboratory tests are abnormally low or discordant (eg, F8A / Coagulation Factor VIII Activity Assay, Plasma; VWACT / von...
NIUCR - Overview: Nickel/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
Preferred specimen type for biomonitoring nickel exposure
RPRT1 - Overview: Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) Screen with Reflex to Titer, Serum
Determining the current disease status Monitoring response to therapy for syphilis Aid to diagnose congenital syphilis This test cannot be used for testing spinal fluid specimens. This test is not intended for medical-legal use.
QFEVR - Overview: Q Fever Antibody Screen with Titer Reflex, Serum
Screening for exposure to Coxiella burnetii, the causative agent of Q fever This test should not be used as a screening procedure for the general population.
CHAGL - Overview: Trypanosoma cruzi IgG, Lateral Flow Assay, Serum
Diagnosis of chronic Trypanosoma cruzi infection (Chagas disease)
UPGC - Overview: Uroporphyrinogen III Synthase (Co-Synthase), Erythrocytes
Diagnosis of congenital erythropoietic porphyria This test is not useful for diagnosis of acute intermittent porphyria (AIP).
COU - Overview: Cobalt, 24 Hour, Urine
Detecting cobalt exposure Monitoring metallic prosthetic implant wear This test is not useful to assess vitamin B12 activity.
INHAB - Overview: Inhibin A and B, Tumor Marker, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of granulosa cell tumors and mucinous epithelial ovarian tumors Monitoring of patients with granulosa cell tumors and epithelial mucinous-type tumors of the ovary known to secrete inhibin A or overexpress inhibin B
FB12 - Overview: Vitamin B12 and Folate, Serum
Investigation of macrocytic anemia Workup of deficiencies seen in megaloblastic anemias Investigation of suspected folate deficiency
Aiding in the diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infection and prediction of clarithromycin resistance or susceptibility directly from gastric biopsies
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