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IBDP2 - Overview: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Serology Panel, Serum
Distinguishing between ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease in patients for whom the specific diagnosis is unclear based on endoscopic, pathologic, and imaging evaluations This test is not useful for determining the extent of disease in...
JAK2B - Overview: JAK2 V617F Mutation Detection, Blood
Aiding in the distinction between a reactive blood cytosis and a chronic myeloproliferative disorder using peripheral blood specimens
JCPCR - Overview: JC Virus, Molecular Detection, PCR, Spinal Fluid
Aiding in diagnosing progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy due to JC virus This test is not to be used as a diagnostic tool for Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease This test is not recommended for screening asymptomatic patients
JO1 - Overview: Jo 1 Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Evaluating patients with clinical features of idiopathic inflammatory myositis, especially those with clinical features suggestive of anti-synthetase syndrome or interstitial lung disease
JAK2M - Overview: JAK2 V617F Mutation Detection, Bone Marrow
Aiding in the distinction between a reactive blood cytosis and a chronic myeloproliferative disorder using bone marrow specimens
JAK2V - Overview: JAK2 V617F Mutation Detection, Varies
Aiding in the distinction between a reactive blood cytosis and a chronic myeloproliferative disorder using extracted DNA specimens
Confirming the presence or absence of minimal residual disease in patients with known chronic lymphocytic leukemia who are either post-chemo/immunotherapy or post-bone marrow transplant
CALPR - Overview: Calprotectin, Feces
Evaluating patients suspected of having a gastrointestinal inflammatory process Distinguishing inflammatory bowel disease from irritable bowel syndrome, when used in conjunction with other diagnostic modalities, including endoscopy,...
SLFAT - Overview: Cryptococcus Antigen Titer, Lateral Flow Assay, Serum
Monitoring Cryptococcus antigen titers in serum Aiding in the diagnosis of cryptococcosis This test should not be used as a test of cure or to guide treatment decisions.
CBRP - Overview: Coxiella burnetii (Q fever), Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Aiding in the diagnosis of Coxiella burnetii infection (eg, Q fever) using tissue specimens
CMVP - Overview: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Antibodies, IgM and IgG, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of acute or past infection with cytomegalovirus (CMV) Determining prior exposure to CMV This test should not be used for screening blood or plasma donors.
HGUCR - Overview: Mercury/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
Detecting mercury toxicity, a toxic heavy metal, using random urine 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...
OPE - Overview: Ova and Parasite, Travel History or Immunocompromised, Feces
Detecting and identifying parasitic protozoa and eggs and larvae of parasitic helminths in stool specimens
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
PRCAL - Overview: Procalcitonin, Serum
Monitoring antibiotic therapy and all-cause mortality for patients diagnosed with severe sepsis or septic shock in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or when obtained in the emergency department or other medical wards prior to ICU admission
RNP - Overview: RNP Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Evaluating patients with signs and symptoms of a connective tissue disease in whom the test for antinuclear antibodies is positive Testing for ribonucleoprotein particle antibodies is not useful in patients without demonstrable...
DCME - Overview: Dendritic Cell and Monocyte Enumeration, Blood
Aiding in the diagnosis of patients suspected of defects in innate immunity, particularly those involving monocyte and dendritic cell development This test has not been validated for the diagnosis of hematologic malignancies.
DHTS - Overview: Dihydrotestosterone, Serum
Monitoring patients receiving 5-alpha reductase inhibitor therapy or chemotherapy Evaluating patients with possible 5-alpha reductase deficiency
EDN - Overview: Eosinophil Derived Neurotoxin, Serum
Evaluating patients suspected to have a condition associated with eosinophilia or hypereosinophilia Evaluating patients with elevated peripheral blood eosinophil counts Managing patients with elevated eosinophil-derived neurotoxin in the...
FRDIG - Overview: Digoxin, Free, Serum
Evaluating recrudescent (breakthrough) digoxin toxicity in renal-failure patients Assessing the need for more antidigoxin Fab to be administered Deciding when to reintroduce digoxin therapy Monitoring patients with possible...
COWB - Overview: Cobalt, Blood
Monitoring exposure to cobalt using whole blood specimens Monitoring metallic prosthetic implant wear This test is not useful for assessment of vitamin B12 activity.
PRKAF - Overview: Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, 19p13.1 (PRKACA) Rearrangement, FISH, Tissue
Aid in the diagnosis of identifying PRKACA gene rearrangements of patients with fibrolamellar carcinoma
Detecting Mycoplasma genitalium in cases of suspected infection in peritoneal fluid or prostatic secretion (VBIII) fluid/urine This test is not intended for use in medico-legal applications.
MOLD1 - Overview: Mold Panel, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to mold Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior to...
PMET - Overview: Metanephrines, Fractionated, Free, Plasma
Screening test for presumptive diagnosis of catecholamine-secreting pheochromocytomas or paragangliomas
TXM - Overview: Toxoplasma gondii Antibody, IgM, Serum
Detecting recent infection with Toxoplasma gondii
TIWB - Overview: Titanium, Blood
Detecting and monitoring titanium exposure and potential implant status in patients with orthopedic implants
MTRNA - Overview: Trichomonas vaginalis, Nucleic Acid Amplification, Varies
Detecting Trichomonas vaginalis in prostatic massage (VBIII) fluid or male urethral swabs
T4BPE - Overview: Thyroxine-Binding Protein Electrophoresis, Serum
Explaining unusual thyroxine (T4), free T4, and thyroxine-binding globulin test results that do not correlate with the patient's clinical presentation Detecting the presence of aberrant thyroxine-binding proteins, such as abnormal forms...
WEED1 - Overview: Weed Panel # 1, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to English plantain, lamb's quarters, mugwort, Russian thistle, and short ragweed allergen Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for...
WEEP - Overview: Western Equine Encephalitis Antibody, IgG and IgM, Serum
Aiding the diagnosis of Western equine encephalitis using serum specimens
Distinguishing between hepatocellular carcinoma and chronic liver disease Monitoring individuals with hepatic cirrhosis from any etiology for progression to hepatocellular carcinoma Surveillance for development of hepatocellular...
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
ACE - Overview: Angiotensin Converting Enzyme, Serum
Evaluation of patients with suspected sarcoidosis
BILID - Overview: Bilirubin Direct, Serum
Evaluation of jaundice and liver functions
IL1B - Overview: Interleukin-1 Beta, Plasma
Measuring the concentration of interleukin-1 beta in plasma Evaluating patients experiencing inflammatory conditions, autoinflammatory disorders, and infection
HEXU - Overview: Iohexol, Timed Collection, Urine
Determining glomerular filtration rate in urine specimens
CAI - Overview: Calcium, Ionized, Serum
Assessing calcium states during liver transplantation surgery, cardiopulmonary bypass, or any procedure requiring rapid transfusion of whole blood in neonates and critically ill patients Second-order test in the evaluation of patients with...
CEA - Overview: Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA), Serum
Monitoring colorectal cancer and selected other cancers such as medullary thyroid carcinoma May be useful in assessing the effectiveness of chemotherapy or radiation treatment This test is not useful for screening the general population...
CHLE - Overview: Cholesteryl Esters, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase deficiency Evaluating the extent of metabolic disturbance by bile stasis or liver disease
GENTA - Overview: Gentamicin, Trough, Serum
Monitoring adequacy of drug clearance during gentamicin therapy
HAPT - Overview: Haptoglobin, Serum
Confirmation of intravascular hemolysis
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
PEAR - Overview: Pear, IgE, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to pear Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior to...
POSV - Overview: Post Vasectomy Check, Semen
Determining absence or presence of sperm postvasectomy
RATO2 - Overview: Protein/Creatinine, Random, Urine
Calculation of total protein concentration per creatinine concentration
PALB - Overview: Prealbumin, Serum
Assessing nutritional status, especially in monitoring the response to nutritional support in the acutely ill patient
DESPR - Overview: Desipramine, Serum
Monitoring serum concentration of desipramine during therapy Evaluating potential desipramine toxicity May aid in evaluating patient compliance
DCTR - Overview: Direct Antiglobulin Test (Polyspecific), Blood
Demonstrating in vivo coating of red blood cells with IgG or the complement component C3d in the following settings: -Autoimmune hemolytic anemia -Hemolytic transfusion reactions -Drug-induced hemolytic anemia
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