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LPSBF - Overview: Lipase, Body Fluid

Determining whether pancreatic inflammation or pancreatic fistula may be contributing to a pathological accumulation of fluid

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

EBVQN - Overview: Epstein-Barr Virus DNA Detection and Quantification, Plasma

Diagnosis of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-associated infectious mononucleosis in individuals with equivocal or discordant EBV serologic marker test results Diagnosis of post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorders (PTLD), especially in...

HBVQN - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) DNA Detection and Quantification by Real-Time PCR, Serum

Detection and quantification of hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA in serum of patients with chronic HBV infection (ie, hepatitis B surface antigen-positive) Monitoring disease progression in chronic HBV infection Monitoring response to anti-HBV...

I2SB - Overview: Iduronate-2-Sulfatase, Blood Spot

Supporting the biochemical diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidosis II (MPS II; Hunter syndrome) This test is not useful for determining carrier status for MPS II.

HEXBZ - Overview: Sandhoff Disease, HEXB Gene, Full Gene Analysis, Varies

Follow up for abnormal biochemical results suggestive of Sandhoff disease Establishing a molecular diagnosis for patients with Sandhoff disease Identifying variants within genes known to be associated with Sandhoff disease, allowing for...

FFTFT - Overview: Testosterone, Free (Dialysis) and Total, MS

Helpful in assessing testicular function in prepubescent hypogonadal males and in managing hirsutism and virilization in females

ESR1T - Overview: ESR1 Mutation Analysis, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor

Assisting in the clinical management of patients with metastatic breast cancer by identifying tumors with evolving resistance to endocrine therapy Stratifying prognosis of metastatic breast cancer

HBAG - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen, Serum

Diagnosis of acute, recent, or chronic hepatitis B Determination of chronic hepatitis B status This test should not be used as a screening or confirmatory test for blood donor specimens.

DMITO - Overview: Mitochondrial DNA Deletion Heteroplasmy, ddPCR, Varies

Assessing the heteroplasmy level of previously detected large mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) deletions. Screening family members for previously detected large mtDNA deletions. This test is not recommended for first tier diagnostic testing...

HBAGP - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen Prenatal, Serum

Diagnosis of acute, recent, or chronic hepatitis B Determination of chronic hepatitis B status Screening pregnant women for evidence of chronic hepatitis B (or hepatitis B carrier state) to identify neonates who are at high risk of...

HBGSN - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen Screen, Serum

Diagnosis of acute, recent, or chronic hepatitis B Determination of chronic hepatitis B status This test is not offered as a screening or confirmatory test for blood donor specimens. This test is not useful for diagnosis of hepatitis...

MULT - Overview: Zygosity Testing (Multiple Births), Varies

Determining genetic risk for an individual whose twin or triplet is affected with a genetic disorder for which a specific genetic test is not available (or such testing is uninformative) Assessment of risks prenatally when one fetus of...

DSM5X - Overview: Drugs of Abuse Screen 5, Chain of Custody, Meconium

Identifying amphetamines (and methamphetamines), opiates, and phencyclidine, as well as metabolites of cocaine and marijuana in meconium specimens Chain of custody is required whenever the results of testing could be used in a court of...

DSM4X - Overview: Drugs of Abuse Screen 4, Chain of Custody, Meconium

Identifying amphetamines (and methamphetamines) and opiates, as well as metabolites of cocaine and marijuana in meconium specimen Chain of custody is required whenever the results of testing could be used in a court of law. Its purpose is...

RISAP - Overview: Risankizumab Quantitation with Antibodies, Serum

Evaluation of patients with limited primary (initial) response to or secondary loss of response to risankizumab

STRNG - Overview: Strongyloides Antibody, IgG, Serum

Screening for the presence of IgG-class antibodies to Strongyloides This test is not useful for monitoring patient response to therapy as IgG-class antibodies to Strongyloides may remain detectable following resolution of infection.

USTEK - Overview: Ustekinumab Quantitation with Antibodies, Serum

Evaluation of loss of response to therapy Quantification of ustekinumab in human serum Trough level quantitation for evaluation of patients treated with ustekinumab Detection of antibodies to ustekinumab in human serum

VLCZ - Overview: Very Long Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Full Gene Analysis, Varies

Confirmation of a diagnosis of very long chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase (VLCAD) deficiency Carrier screening in cases where there is a family history of VLCAD deficiency, but an affected individual is not available for testing or...

SUBIF - Overview: Immunoglobulin G (IgG) Subtypes Immunofluorescence, Tissue

Determining the subclass of IgG antibody found in renal immunofluorescent panel and determining if the deposits are monoclonal or monotypic

FLUOX - Overview: Fluoxetine, Serum

Monitoring serum concentration of fluoxetine during therapy Evaluating potential toxicity Evaluating patient compliance

POXP - Overview: Fatty Acid Profile, Peroxisomal (C22-C26), Plasma

Evaluating patients with possible peroxisomal disorders, including peroxisomal biogenesis disorders, X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy, and Refsum disease using plasma specimens Aiding in the assessment of peroxisomal function

POX - Overview: Fatty Acid Profile, Peroxisomal (C22-C26), Serum

Evaluating patients with possible peroxisomal disorders, single-enzyme defects of peroxisomal metabolism, such as X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy or peroxisomal biogenesis disorders (Zellweger syndrome spectrum) using serum specimens Aiding...

17PRN - Overview: Pregnenolone and 17-Hydroxypregnenolone, Serum

An ancillary test for congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), particularly in situations in which a diagnosis of both 21- and 11-hydroxylase deficiency have been ruled out Confirming a diagnosis of 3-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase...

SCCNP - Overview: Severe Congenital and Cyclic Neutropenia Gene Panel, Varies

Providing a genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of severe congenital neutropenia and/or cyclic neutropenia Establishing a diagnosis of an inherited congenital neutropenia and, in some cases,...

TTRZ - Overview: TTR Gene, Full Gene Analysis, Varies

Establishing a molecular diagnosis for patients with amyloidosis Identifying variants within TTR known to be associated with amyloidosis, allowing for predictive testing of at-risk family members

ADAMS - Overview: ADAMTS13 Activity Assay, Plasma

Assisting with the diagnosis and monitoring of congenital, immune, or acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

HBRP - Overview: Histoplasma capsulatum/Blastomyces species, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies

Rapid detection of Histoplasma capsulatum and Blastomyces dermatitidis DNA Aiding in the rapid diagnosis of histoplasmosis and blastomycosis

HEAB - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus e Antibody, Serum

Determining the presence or absence of detectable hepatitis B virus e antibody in monitoring infection status of individuals with chronic hepatitis B Determining infectivity of hepatitis B virus (HBV) carriers Monitoring serologic...

MPS3W - Overview: Mucopolysaccharidosis III, Four-Enzyme Panel, Leukocytes

Supporting the biochemical diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidoses types IIIA, IIIB, IIIC, IIID This test is not useful for carrier detection.

PC2TS - Overview: Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Antibody Type 2 (PCA-2) Titer, Serum

Evaluating patients who present with a subacute neurological disorder of undetermined etiology and have risk factors for lung cancer Reporting an end titer result from serum specimens

PC2TC - Overview: Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Antibody Type 2 (PCA-2) Titer, Spinal Fluid

Evaluating patients who present with a subacute neurological disorder of undetermined etiology and have risk factors for lung cancer Reporting an end titer result from spinal fluid specimens

STICK - Overview: Tick-Borne Antibodies, Modified 2-Tier, ELISA, Serum

Evaluation of the most common tick-borne diseases found in the United States, including Lyme disease, human monocytic and granulocytic ehrlichiosis, and babesiosis using the modified 2-tier testing algorithm approach Evaluation of patients...

NCLGP - Overview: Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (Batten Disease) Gene Panel, Varies

Follow up for abnormal biochemical or electron microscopy results suspicious for neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses (NCL) Establishing a molecular diagnosis for patients with NCL Identifying variations within genes known to be associated with...

FMTT - Overview: Familial Variant, Targeted Testing, Varies

Diagnostic or predictive testing for specific conditions when a DNA variant of interest has been previously identified in a family member and follow-up testing for this specific variant in other family members is desired Carrier screening...

AGAS - Overview: Alpha-Galactosidase, Serum

Diagnosis of Fabry disease in male patients Preferred screening test (serum) for Fabry disease This test is not useful for patients undergoing a work up for a meat or meat-derived product allergy.

AGAW - Overview: Alpha-Galactosidase, Leukocytes

Diagnosis of Fabry disease in male patients Verifying abnormal serum alpha-galactosidase results in male patients with a clinical presentation suggestive of Fabry disease This test is not useful for patients undergoing a work-up for a...

ESTF - Overview: Estrogens, Estrone (E1) and Estradiol (E2), Fractionated, Serum

Simultaneous high-sensitivity determination of serum estrone and estradiol levels Situations requiring either higher sensitivity estradiol measurement, estrone measurement, or both, including -As part of the diagnosis and workup of...

LCMS - Overview: Leukemia/Lymphoma Immunophenotyping, Flow Cytometry, Varies

Evaluating lymphocytoses of undetermined etiology Identifying B- and T-cell lymphoproliferative disorders involving blood and bone marrow Distinguishing acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) from acute myeloid leukemia (AML) Immunologic...

LIPOG - Overview: Lipodystrophy Gene Panel, Varies

Providing a genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of a hereditary lipodystrophy Establishing a diagnosis of a hereditary lipodystrophy

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