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FQPPS - Overview: Porphyrins, Feces
Evaluation of patients who present with signs or symptoms suggestive of porphyria cutanea tarda, hereditary coproporphyria, variegate porphyria, congenital erythropoietic porphyria, erythropoietic protoporphyria, or X-linked dominant...
QFEVR - Overview: Q Fever Antibody Screen with Titer Reflex, Serum
Screening for exposure to Coxiella burnetii, the causative agent of Q fever This test should not be used as a screening procedure for the general population.
Follow-up testing to identify variants in individuals with a clinical diagnosis of cystic fibrosis (CF) Identifying genetic variants in individuals with atypical presentations of CF (eg, congenital bilateral absence of the vas deferens or...
SUAC - Overview: Succinylacetone, Blood Spot
Second-tier newborn screen for tyrosinemia type 1 (HT-1) when primary screen showed nonspecific elevations of tyrosine Diagnosing HT-1 when used in conjunction with testing for urine organic acids, liver function, alpha-fetoprotein, and...
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...
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...
RNAP - Overview: RNA Polymerase III Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Evaluating patients suspected of having systemic sclerosis as part of systemic sclerosis criteria antibody tests Providing diagnostic and prognostic information in patients with systemic sclerosis
AB2GP - Overview: Beta-2 Glycoprotein 1 Antibodies, IgA, Serum
Evaluating patients with suspected antiphospholipid syndrome by identification of beta-2 glycoprotein 1 IgA antibodies Evaluating patients at-risk for antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) who are negative for criteria APS tests Estimating the...
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...
ACLIP - Overview: Phospholipid (Cardiolipin) Antibodies, IgA, Serum
May be of diagnostic significance for patients at risk for antiphospholipid syndrome or systemic lupus erythematosus who test negative for criterial antiphospholipid antibodies
A second-level test after lymphocyte proliferation to mitogens (specifically phytohemagglutinin) has been assessed Evaluating patients suspected of having impairment in cellular immunity Evaluation of T-cell function in patients with...
Qualitative screening detection of human T-cell lymphotropic virus types 1 and 2 (HTLV-1/-2) specific antibodies with confirmation and differentiation between HTLV-1 and HTLV-2 infection This test should not be used as a screening or...
C1INF - Overview: C1 Esterase Inhibitor, Functional, Serum
Diagnosing hereditary angioedema Monitoring response to C1 esterase inhibitor replacement therapy
GB2GP - Overview: Beta-2 Glycoprotein 1 Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Evaluating patients with suspected antiphospholipid syndrome by identification of beta-2 glycoprotein 1 IgG antibodies First-line test when antiphospholipid syndrome is strongly suspected, in conjunction with cardiolipin antibodies (IgG...
CDG - Overview: Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin for Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation, Serum
Screening for congenital disorders of glycosylation This test is not useful for screening patients for chronic alcohol abuse.
IGFMS - Overview: Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1, Mass Spectrometry, Serum
Evaluation of growth disorders Evaluation of growth hormone deficiency or excess in children and adults Monitoring of recombinant human growth hormone treatment Follow-up of individuals with acromegaly and gigantism
Diagnosing growth disorders Diagnosing adult growth hormone deficiency Monitoring of recombinant human growth hormone treatment Insulin-like growth factor binding protein 3 can be used as a possible adjunct to insulin-like growth...
Assessing cytomegalovirus (CMV)-specific immune competence in allo-hematopoietic stem cell transplantation patients who are at risk for developing late CMV disease (beyond day 100 after transplant) Assessing CMV-specific immune competence...
UIOD - Overview: Iodine, 24 Hour, Urine
Assessing iodine toxicity or recent exposure in a 24-hour urine collection Monitoring iodine excretion rate as index of replacement therapy
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...
GCTF - Overview: Germ Cell Tumor (GCT), Isochromosome 12p, FISH, Tissue
Supporting the diagnosis of germ cell tumors when used conjunction with an anatomic pathology consultation
MP9W - Overview: Mucopolysaccharidoses, Nine-Enzyme Panel, Leukocytes
Supporting the biochemical diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidoses types II, IIIA, IIIB, IIIC, IIID, IVA, IVB, VI, and VII, and of multiple sulfatase deficiency This test is not useful for carrier detection.
UPGC - Overview: Uroporphyrinogen III Synthase (Co-Synthase), Erythrocytes
Diagnosis of congenital erythropoietic porphyria This test is not useful for diagnosis of acute intermittent porphyria (AIP).
UPGD - Overview: Uroporphyrinogen Decarboxylase, Whole Blood
Preferred test for the confirmation of a diagnosis of porphyria cutanea tarda type II and hepatoerythropoietic porphyria
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...
MB2GP - Overview: Beta-2 Glycoprotein 1 Antibodies, IgM, Serum
Evaluating patients with suspected antiphospholipid syndrome by identification of beta-2 glycoprotein 1 IgM antibodies First-line test when antiphospholipid syndrome is strongly suspected in conjunction with cardiolipin antibodies (IgG...
GCLIP - Overview: Phospholipid (Cardiolipin) Antibodies, IgG, Serum
The following clinical situations, when used in conjunction with other criterial antiphospholipid antibody tests: -Unexplained arterial or venous thrombosis -A history of pregnancy morbidity defined as 1 or more unexplained deaths of a...
MCLIP - Overview: Phospholipid (Cardiolipin) Antibodies, IgM, Serum
The following clinical situations, when used in conjunction with other criterial antiphospholipid antibody tests: -Unexplained arterial or venous thrombosis -A history of pregnancy morbidity defined as 1 or more unexplained deaths of a...
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...
PRA - Overview: Renin Activity, Plasma
Investigation of primary aldosteronism (eg, adrenal adenoma/carcinoma and adrenal cortical hyperplasia) and secondary aldosteronism (renovascular disease, salt depletion, potassium loading, cardiac failure with ascites, pregnancy, Bartter...
SCL70 - Overview: Scl 70 Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Evaluating patients with clinical features of systemic sclerosis and in the differential evaluation of individuals at-risk for connective tissue disease with Hep-2 substrate antinuclear antibody positive result, preferably using antinuclear...
CTX - Overview: Beta-CrossLaps, Serum
Monitoring antiresorptive therapies (eg, bisphosphonates and hormone replacement therapy) in postmenopausal women treated for osteoporosis and individuals diagnosed with osteopenia An adjunct in the diagnosis of medical conditions...
B2MC - Overview: Beta-2-Microglobulin (Beta-2-M), Spinal Fluid
Evaluation of central nervous system inflammation and B-cell proliferative diseases
B2GMG - Overview: Beta-2 Glycoprotein 1 Antibodies, IgG and IgM, Serum
Evaluating patients with suspected antiphospholipid syndrome by identification of beta-2 glycoprotein 1 IgM and IgG antibodies First-line test when antiphospholipid syndrome is strongly suspected in conjunction with cardiolipin antibodies...
OLIGU - Overview: Oligosaccharide Screen, Random, Urine
Screening for selected oligosaccharidosis
CLPMG - Overview: Phospholipid (Cardiolipin) Antibodies, IgG and IgM, Serum
The following clinical situations: -Unexplained arterial or venous thrombosis -A history of pregnancy morbidity defined as 1 or more unexplained deaths of a morphologically normal fetus beyond the 10th week of gestation, 1 or more premature...
DHES1 - Overview: Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate, Serum
Diagnosis and differential diagnosis of hyperandrogenism (in conjunction with measurements of other sex steroids) An adjunct in the diagnosis of congenital adrenal hyperplasia Diagnosis and differential diagnosis of premature adrenarche
TYRBS - Overview: Tyrosinemia Follow Up Panel, Blood Spot
Monitoring of individuals with tyrosinemia type 1 (HT-1) Diagnosis of HT-1 when used in conjunction with testing for urine organic acids, liver function, alpha-fetoprotein, and molecular genetic analysis of the fumarylacetoacetate...
C5DCU - Overview: C5-DC Acylcarnitine, Quantitative, Random, Urine
Evaluation of patients with an abnormal newborn screen showing elevations of glutarylcarnitine Diagnosis of glutaric aciduria type 1 deficiency
OIBFG - Overview: Osteogenesis Imperfecta and Bone Fragility Gene Panel, Varies
Providing a genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive osteogenesis imperfecta and other hereditary conditions associated with bone fragility
PBGD_ - Overview: Porphobilinogen Deaminase, Whole Blood
Confirmation of a diagnosis of acute intermittent porphyria
LHPED - Overview: Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Pediatrics, Serum
Diagnosis of precocious puberty and delayed puberty in children
GLP - Overview: Glucagon, Plasma
Diagnosis and follow-up of glucagonomas and other glucagon-producing tumors Assessing diabetic patients with problematic hyper- or hypoglycemic episodes (extremely limited utility)
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...
ADMI - Overview: ADAMTS13 Interpretation
Technical interpretation of testing performed to assist in the diagnosis of congenital, immune, or acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
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NCDA - Overview: Congenital Dyserythropoietic Anemia Gene Panel, Next-Generation Sequencing, Varies
Confirming the diagnosis or carrier variant status of genes associated with congenital dyserythropoietic anemia Identifying variants within genes associated with phenotypic severity, allowing for predictive testing and further genetic...
MP8BS - Overview: Mucopolysaccharidoses, Eight-Enzyme Panel, Blood Spot
Supporting the biochemical diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidoses types II, IIIA, IIIB, IIIC, IVA, IVB, VI, and VII, and of multiple sulfatase deficiency This test is not useful for carrier detection.
PBGDW - Overview: Porphobilinogen Deaminase, Washed Erythrocytes
Confirmation of a diagnosis of acute intermittent porphyria using washed erythrocyte specimens
UPGDW - Overview: Uroporphyrinogen Decarboxylase, Washed Erythrocytes
Diagnosis of porphyria cutanea tarda type II and hepatoerythropoietic porphyria
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Mucopolysaccharidosis type I (MPS I) is a rare genetic disorder that typically presents with progressive multisystem involvement in early childhood. This condition results from the deficiency of the enzyme...
webinar on implementation of high-sensitivity troponin I assay - Insights
Cardiovascular Diseases, will be presenting a webinar on the implementation of a high-sensitivity troponin I assay. The webinar will be held February 13 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. eastern....
Should I Stay or Should I Go? - Insights
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., and Rondell Graham, M.B.B.S., delve into the critical decisions involved in contemplating a role on the staff at the institution where you receive your training.
often oversimplified & misunderstood technology--Part I
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inform novel treatments for kidney stones - Part I - Insights
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