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LSD6W - Overview: Lysosomal Storage Disorders, Six-Enzyme Panel, Leukocytes

Diagnosis of the lysosomal storage disorders: Fabry (in male patients), Gaucher, Krabbe, mucopolysaccharidosis I (MPS I), acid sphingomyelinase deficiency (Niemann-Pick types A and B), and Pompe (glycogen storage disorder type II) This...

SARCP - Overview: Sarcoma Targeted Gene Fusion/Rearrangement Panel, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor

Diagnosing specific soft tissue and bone tumors (sarcoma) based on the observed gene fusions (eg, PAX3/FOXO1 gene fusion observed in alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, EWSR1-FLI1 gene fusion for Ewing sarcoma, SS18-SSX1/2 gene fusion for synovial...

EZNT8 - Overview: Zinc Transporter 8 (ZnT8) Antibody, Serum

Clinical distinction of type 1 from type 2 diabetes mellitus Identification of individuals at risk of type 1 diabetes (including high-risk relatives of patients with diabetes, and those with gestational diabetes) Prediction of future need...

PLSD - Overview: Lysosomal and Peroxisomal Disorders Screen, Blood Spot

Evaluation of patients with a clinical presentation suggestive of a lysosomal disorder, specifically Gaucher, infantile neurovisceral or chronic visceral acid sphingomyelinase deficiency, Pompe, Krabbe, or Fabry disease, or...

CSFME - Overview: Meningitis/Encephalitis Pathogen Panel, PCR, Spinal Fluid

Rapid detection of meningitis and encephalitis caused by: -Escherichia coli K1 (K1 serotype only) -Haemophilus influenzae -Listeria monocytogenes -Neisseria meningitidis (encapsulated strains only) -Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B...

PMMIL - Overview: Phosphomannomutase and Phosphomannose Isomerase, Leukocytes

Diagnosing congenital disorders of glycosylation Ia (phosphomannomutase-2 deficiency: PMM2-CDG) and Ib (phosphomannose isomerase deficiency: MPI-CDG) as measured in leukocytes Follow-up testing for patients with an abnormal type I CDG...

EAEBV - Overview: Epstein-Barr Virus Early Antigen, IgG, Serum

Diagnosis of Epstein Barr virus (EBV) infectious mononucleosis in cases when heterophile antibody test results are negative and EBV-specific serologic testing is inconclusive Aiding in the diagnosis of type 2 or type 3 nasopharyngeal...

SNS - Overview: Supplemental Newborn Screen, Blood Spot

Presymptomatic identification of disorders to allow for early initiation of treatment and consequent improvement in the long-term prognosis of affected patients The conditions identifiable by amino acid and acylcarnitine analysis are...

HITIG - Overview: Heparin-PF4 IgG Antibody, Serum

Detection of IgG antibodies directed against heparin/platelet factor 4 complexes that are implicated in the pathogenesis of immune-mediated type II heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, spontaneous heparin platelet-factor 4 IgG antibody, and...

FAPM - Overview: Fatty Acid Profile, Mitochondrial (C8-C18), Serum

Biochemical diagnosis of inborn errors of mitochondrial fatty acid oxidation, including deficiencies of medium-chain acyl-Co-A dehydrogenase, long-chain 3-hydroxyacyl-Co-A dehydrogenase, very long-chain acyl-Co-A dehydrogenase, and glutaric...

FAO - Overview: Fatty Acid Oxidation Probe Assay, Fibroblast Culture

In vitro confirmation of biochemical diagnoses of the following fatty acid oxidation disorders: -Short-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency -Medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency -Long-chain 3-hydroxyacyl-CoA dehydrogenase...

TRCHG - Overview: ToRCH Profile IgG, Serum

Determining immune status of individuals to the rubella virus following vaccination or prior exposure Indicating past or recent infection with Toxoplasma gondii, cytomegalovirus, or herpes simplex virus (HSV) Distinguishing between...

AVWPR - Overview: von Willebrand Disease Profile, Plasma

Detection of deficiency or abnormality of von Willebrand factor (VWF) and related deficiency of factor VIII coagulant activity Subtyping von Willebrand disease (VWD) as type 1 (most common), type 2 variants (less common), or type 3...

PTSC - Overview: Prothrombin Time (PT), Plasma

Screening to identify a deficiency of one or more of the clotting factors of the extrinsic coagulation system (I, II, V, VII, X) due to hereditary deficiency or acquired conditions such as liver disease, vitamin K deficiency, or a specific...

CA153 - Overview: Cancer Antigen 15-3 (CA 15-3), Serum

Managing breast cancer patients when used in conjunction with clinical information and other diagnostic procedures Serial testing to assist in early detection of disease recurrence in previously treated stage II and III breast cancer...

PTMSC - Overview: Prothrombin Time Mix 1:1, Plasma

Screening test to detect a deficiency of 1 or more of the clotting factors of the extrinsic coagulation system (I, II, V, VII, X) due to hereditary deficiency or acquired conditions such as liver disease, vitamin K deficiency, or a specific...

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...

HCVRP - Overview: Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) RNA Detection and Quantification, Real-Time Reverse Transcription-PCR, Prenatal, Serum

Detection of acute hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection before the appearance of HCV antibodies in serum (ie, <2 months from exposure) in women who are pregnant Detection and confirmation of chronic HCV infection in women who are...

GD65S - Overview: Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase (GAD65) Antibody Assay, Serum

Assessing susceptibility to autoimmune (type 1, insulin-dependent) diabetes mellitus and related endocrine disorders (eg, thyroiditis and pernicious anemia) Distinguishing between patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes Confirming a...

DOCS - Overview: 11-Deoxycorticosterone, Serum

Diagnosis of suspected 11-hydroxylase deficiency, including the differential diagnosis of 11-beta-hydroxylase 1 (CYP11B1) versus 11-beta-hydroxylase 2 (CYP11B2) deficiency Diagnosis of glucocorticoid-responsive...

C2729 - Overview: Breast Carcinoma-Associated Antigen, Serum

Aiding in the management of breast cancer in patients with metastatic disease by monitoring the progression or regression of disease in response to treatment Serial testing in women with prior stage II or III breast cancer who are...

FHLCG - Overview: Immunoglobulin G (IgG) Heavy and Light Chain (HLC) Pairs, Kappa and Lambda with Ratio

Heavy and light chain pair quantitation may be useful for: 1. Distinguishing between broadly migrating monoclonal proteins and restricted polyclonal immunoglobulin patterns on serum electrophoresis. 2. Quantitating monoclonal IgG proteins...

CORTC - Overview: Corticosterone, Serum

Diagnosis of suspected 11-hydroxylase deficiency, including the differential diagnosis of 11-beta-hydroxylase 1 (CYP11B1) versus 11-beta-hydroxylase 2 (CYP11B2) deficiency, and the diagnosis of glucocorticoid-responsive hyperaldosteronism...

POWVS - Overview: Powassan Virus, RNA, Molecular Detection, PCR, Serum

Rapid testing for Powassan virus RNA (lineage 1 and lineage 2) using serum specimens An adjunctive test to serology for detection of early Powassan virus infection (ie, first few days after symptom onset) This assay should not be used for...

WNVS - Overview: West Nile Virus, RNA, PCR, Molecular Detection, Serum

Rapid testing for West Nile virus (WNV) RNA (lineage 1 and lineage 2) using serum specimens An adjunctive test to serology for detection of early WNV infection (ie, first few days after symptom onset) This test should not be used for...

AFP - Overview: Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) Tumor Marker, Serum

Follow-up management of patients undergoing cancer therapy, especially for testicular and ovarian tumors and for hepatocellular carcinoma Often used in conjunction with human chorionic gonadotropin.(2) This test is not recommended as a...

BORDG - Overview: Bordetella pertussis Antibody, IgG, Serum

Diagnosis of recent infection with Bordetella pertussis in patients with symptoms consistent with whooping cough for 2 or more weeks This test should not be used in neonates, young infants or in children between the ages of 4 to 7 years as...

HGEMS - Overview: Hydroxyglutaric Acids, Glutaric Acid, Ethylmalonic Acid, and Methylsuccinic Acid, Serum

Evaluation of patients with an abnormal newborn screen showing elevations of glutarylcarnitine (C5-DC) using serum specimens Evaluation of patients with abnormal newborn screens showing elevations of C4- acylcarnitine to aid in the...

HGEMP - Overview: Hydroxyglutaric Acids, Glutaric Acid, Ethylmalonic Acid, and Methylsuccinic Acid, Plasma

Evaluation of patients with an abnormal newborn screen showing elevations of glutarylcarnitine (C5-DC) using plasma specimens Evaluation of patients with abnormal newborn screens showing elevations of C4- acylcarnitine to aid in the...

POWVU - Overview: Powassan Virus, RNA, Molecular Detection, PCR, Random, Urine

Rapid testing for Powassan virus RNA (lineage 1 and lineage 2) using random urine specimens An adjunctive test to serology for detection of early Powassan virus infection (ie, first few days after symptom onset). This assay should not...

POWVC - Overview: Powassan Virus, RNA, Molecular Detection, PCR, Spinal Fluid

Rapid testing for Powassan virus RNA (lineage 1 and lineage 2) using cerebrospinal fluid specimens An adjunctive test to serology for detection of early Powassan virus infection (ie, first few days after symptom onset) This assay should...

POWVB - Overview: Powassan Virus, RNA, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood

Rapid testing for Powassan virus RNA (lineage 1 and lineage 2) using whole blood specimens An adjunctive test to serology for detection of early Powassan virus infection (ie, first few days after symptom onset) This assay should not be...

WNCSF - Overview: West Nile Virus, RNA, PCR, Molecular Detection, Spinal Fluid

Rapid testing for West Nile virus (WNV) RNA (lineage 1 and lineage 2) using cerebrospinal fluid specimens An adjunctive test to serology for detection of early WNV infection (ie, first few days after symptom onset) This assay should not...

HGEM - Overview: Hydroxyglutaric Acids, Glutaric Acid, Ethylmalonic Acid, and Methylsuccinic Acid, Blood Spot

Evaluation of patients with an abnormal newborn screen showing elevations of glutarylcarnitine (C5-DC) using dried blood spot specimens Evaluation of patients with abnormal newborn screens showing elevations of C4-acylcarnitine to aid in...

PCAG - Overview: Protein C Antigen, Plasma

Differentiating congenital type I protein C deficiency from type II deficiency Evaluating the significance of decreased functional protein C, especially when decreased protein C activity might be congenital rather than acquired (eg, due...

GLIOF - Overview: 1p/19q Deletion in Gliomas, FISH, Tissue

Aids in diagnosing oligodendroglioma tumors and predicting the response of an oligodendroglioma to therapy May be useful in tumors with a complex "hybrid" morphology requiring differentiation from pure astrocytomas to support the presence...

HCVQN - Overview: Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) RNA Detection and Quantification by Real-Time Reverse Transcription-PCR, Serum

Detection of acute hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection before the appearance of HCV antibodies in serum (ie, <2 months from exposure) Detection and confirmation of chronic HCV infection Quantification of HCV RNA in serum of patients with...

WNVUR - Overview: West Nile Virus, RNA, PCR, Molecular Detection, Random, Urine

Rapid testing for West Nile virus (WNV) RNA (lineage 1 and lineage 2) An adjunctive test to serology for detection of early WNV infection (ie, first few days after symptom onset), with urine specimens potentially retaining WNV RNA longer...

WNVBL - Overview: West Nile Virus, RNA, PCR, Molecular Detection, Blood

Rapid testing for West Nile virus (WNV) RNA (lineage 1 and lineage 2) An adjunctive test to serology for detection of early WNV infection (ie, first few days after symptom onset), with blood specimens potentially providing a greater...

ALUPP - Overview: Lupus Anticoagulant Profile, Plasma

Confirming or excluding the presence of lupus anticoagulant (LA), distinguishing LA from specific coagulation factor inhibitors and nonspecific inhibitors Investigating a prolonged activated thromboplastin time, especially when combined...

HCVDX - Overview: Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Antibody with Reflex to HCV RNA, PCR, Symptomatic, Serum

Diagnosis of recent or chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in symptomatic patients This test should not be used as a screening or confirmatory test for hepatitis C in blood or human cells/tissue donors. This test profile is not...

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...

AVWPI - Overview: von Willebrand Disease Profile Technical Interpretation

Technical interpretation of the von Willebrand factor profile test Detection of deficiency or abnormality of von Willebrand factor and related deficiency of factor VIII coagulant activity Subtyping von Willebrand disease (VWD) as type 1...

SHBG1 - Overview: Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin, Serum

Diagnosis and follow-up of women with signs or symptoms of androgen excess (eg, polycystic ovarian syndrome and idiopathic hirsutism) An adjunct in monitoring sex-steroid and antiandrogen therapy An adjunct in the diagnosis of disorders...

HCVQG - Overview: Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) RNA Quantification with Reflex to HCV Genotype, Serum

Detection of acute hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection before the appearance of HCV antibodies in serum (ie, <2 months from exposure) Detection and confirmation of chronic HCV infection and determining HCV genotype (1 to 5) to guide...

HCVSP - Overview: Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Antibody Screen Prenatal, Serum

Screening of pregnant women for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in primary care settings, with or without risk factors for hepatitis C This test should not be used as a screening test for hepatitis C in blood or human cells/tissue...

CFX - Overview: Protein C Activity, Plasma

As an initial test for evaluating patients suspected of having congenital protein C deficiency, including those with personal or family histories of thrombotic events Detecting and confirming congenital type I and type II protein C...

RPB - Overview: Respiratory Panel, PCR, Varies

Rapid detection of respiratory infections caused by the following: -Adenovirus -Coronavirus serotypes HKU1, NL63, 229E, OC43 -SARS-CoV-2 -Human metapneumovirus -Human rhinovirus/enterovirus -Influenza A subtypes H1, H1-2009, H3, influenza A...

AVWPQ - Overview: von Willebrand Disease Profile Interpretation

Interpretation of testing performed as part of a profile for detection of deficiency or abnormality of von Willebrand factor (VWF) and related deficiency of factor VIII coagulant activity Interpretation of testing performed as part of a...

HCVDR - Overview: Hepatitis C Virus Genotypic Antiviral Drug Resistance, Serum

Detecting and identifying codon substitutions in the hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS3, NS5A, and NS5B genomic regions that confer resistance to current direct-acting antiviral drugs used for treatment of chronic hepatitis C infection due to HCV...

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