ASCU - Overview: Arsenic/Creatinine Ratio, Urine
Screening for arsenic exposure using random urine specimens
BTDZ - Overview: Biotinidase Deficiency, BTD Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Second-tier test for confirming biotinidase deficiency (indicated by biochemical testing or newborn screening) Carrier testing of individuals with a family history of biotinidase deficiency, but disease-causing mutations have not been...
MSCSF - Overview: Bacteria, Virus, Fungus, and Parasite Metagenomic Sequencing, Spinal Fluid
Detecting and identifying pathogenic organisms including bacteria, fungi, DNA viruses, RNA viruses, and parasites in cerebrospinal fluid This test is not recommended as a test of cure because nucleic acids may persist after successful...
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
CMVLR - Overview: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Molecular Detection, PCR, Lower Respiratory
Rapid qualitative detection of cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA in lower respiratory specimens This test is not intended for the monitoring of CMV disease progression or response to therapy.
DENGC - Overview: Dengue Virus, Molecular Detection, PCR, Spinal Fluid
Aiding in the diagnosis of central nervous system infection caused by dengue virus
DENGS - Overview: Dengue Virus, Molecular Detection, PCR, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of acute infection caused by dengue virus
CORTU - Overview: Cortisol, Free, 24 Hour, Urine
Preferred screening test for Cushing syndrome Diagnosis of pseudo-hyperaldosteronism due to excessive licorice consumption Test may not be useful in the evaluation of adrenal insufficiency.
CH9 - Overview: Chromogenic Factor IX Activity Assay, Plasma
Monitoring coagulation factor replacement therapy of selected extended half-life coagulation factor replacements Aiding in the diagnosis of hemophilia B using a 2-stage assay, especially when a 1-stage assay was normal
CRMTC - Overview: Collapsin Response-Mediator Protein-5 (CRMP-5) Neuronal IgG Titer, Spinal Fluid
Evaluation of neuroautoimmunity, particularly small-cell lung carcinoma and thymoma, in conjunction with other antineuronal antibodies Reporting an end titer result from cerebrospinal fluid specimens
Week in Review: January 20 - Insights
Topic highlights include: Phoenix Children’s opens specialty clinic at Avondale campus, Moderna says RSV vaccine is effective in older adults, WHO questions severity of XBB.1.5 COVID subvariant as U.S. cases rise
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What's New in Health Care Reform: Feb. 20 - Insights
Top highlights include: Flu shot kept about 50% from going to doctor, racial disparities in cancer incidence and survival rates are narrowing, having anesthesia once as a baby does not cause learning disabilities, personalized diet predicts...