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
BRIVA - Overview: Brivaracetam, Plasma
Assessing compliance and toxicity for brivaracetam
MPA - Overview: Mycophenolic Acid, Serum
Monitoring therapy to ensure adequate blood levels and avoid over-immunosuppression
MGS - Overview: Magnesium, Serum
Monitoring preeclampsia patients being treated with magnesium sulfate, although in most cases monitoring clinical signs (respiratory rate and deep tendon reflexes) is adequate and blood magnesium levels are not required
ETGC - Overview: Ethyl Glucuronide Confirmation, Random, Urine
Monitoring abstinence in clinical and justice system settings
MSAES - Overview: Myositis Specific Antibody Evaluation, Serum
Accurately diagnosing, classifying, and managing idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) by identifying subtype-specific biomarkers that guide prognosis and treatment Enabling early detection of IIM, particularly in atypical or severe...
SVISC - Overview: Viscosity, Serum
Detection of increased viscosity Monitoring patients with hyperviscosity syndrome This test is not useful for patients with small concentrations of monoclonal proteins.
Establishing laboratory evidence of disseminated intravascular coagulation
ALDG2 - Overview: Autoimmune Liver Disease Panel, Serum
Evaluating patients with suspected autoimmune liver disease, specifically autoimmune hepatitis or primary biliary cholangitis Evaluating patients with liver disease of unknown etiology
MPS4B - Overview: Mucopolysaccharidosis IV Enzyme Panel, Blood Spot
Supporting the biochemical diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidosis type IVA and IVB This test is not useful for carrier detection.
FPCEL - Overview: Elastase, Pancreatic, Serum
Elastase, Pancreatic, Serum
PCDGG - Overview: Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Gene Panel, Varies
Providing a genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of primary ciliary dyskinesia Establishing a diagnosis of primary ciliary dyskinesia
Confirmatory detection of human T-cell lymphotropic virus types I and II (HTLV-I and HTLV-II)-specific IgG antibodies in human serum specimens that are consistently reactive by initial screening tests Differentiating between HTLV-I- and...
CMVPV - Overview: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Rapid qualitative detection of cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA This test is not intended for the monitoring of CMV disease progression.
DMNES - Overview: Peripheral Nervous System Demyelinating Neuropathy, Autoimmune Evaluation, Serum
Evaluating patients with a suspected immune-mediated demyelinating peripheral neuropathy
STPCO - Overview: ThinPrep with Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Co-Test-Screen, Varies
Screening for cervical carcinoma or intraepithelial lesions and the presence or absence of high-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) when screening women over the age of 30 for possible cervical neoplasia Detection of high-risk HPV genotypes...
Evaluation of pediatric bone marrow and peripheral blood specimens by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) probe analysis for classic rearrangements and chromosomal copy number changes associated with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in...
FET - Overview: Iron, Liver Tissue
Diagnosis of hemochromatosis using liver tissue specimens
MSDBS - Overview: Multiple Sulfatase Deficiency, Blood Spot
Supporting the biochemical diagnosis of multiple sulfatase deficiency This test is not useful for carrier detection.
IHC - Overview: Mismatch Repair (MMR) Protein Immunohistochemistry Only, Tumor
Evaluating tumor tissue to identify patients at risk for having hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer/Lynch syndrome
EOIBD - Overview: Early Onset Monogenic Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Gene Panel, Varies
Providing a comprehensive genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of an inherited inflammatory bowel disorder Establishing a diagnosis of a monogenic early onset inflammatory bowel disease, allowing for...
LHPED - Overview: Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Pediatrics, Serum
Diagnosis of precocious puberty and delayed puberty in children
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
DENGS - Overview: Dengue Virus, Molecular Detection, PCR, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of acute infection caused by dengue virus
SRYF - Overview: Sex-Determining Region Y, Yp11.3 Deletion, FISH
Detecting the deletion or addition of the SRY gene in conjunction with conventional chromosome studies
PCPMX - Overview: Phencyclidine (PCP) Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Meconium
Detection of in utero drug exposure 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 specimen...
MTRNA - Overview: Trichomonas vaginalis, Nucleic Acid Amplification, Varies
Detecting Trichomonas vaginalis in prostatic massage (VBIII) fluid or male urethral swabs
CAVP - Overview: California Virus (La Crosse) IgG and IgM, Serum
Aiding the diagnosis of California (La Crosse) encephalitis using serum specimens
FENTX - Overview: Fentanyl with Metabolite Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine
Detection and confirmation of illicit drug use involving fentanyl 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...
IGG - Overview: Immunoglobulin G (IgG), Serum
Detecting or monitoring of IgG monoclonal gammopathies and immune deficiencies
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NELL-1 [Test in Focus] - Insights
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Detection of (1→3)-𝝱-D-glucan as a Marker of Invasive Fungal Disease - Insights
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Orexin-A/Hypocretin-1 for the Diagnosis of Type 1 Narcolepsy [Test in Focus] - Insights
test to perform as well as to interpret. The orexin-A/hypocretin-1 test is a sensitive and specific alternative to the MSLT to diagnose type 1 narcolepsy....