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MGMTD - Overview: MGMT Promoter Methylation Analysis, Tumor

Prognostication of newly diagnosed patients with glioblastoma Identification of newly diagnosed glioblastoma patients that may derive benefit from alkylating chemotherapy (ie, temozolomide) Therapy selection for newly diagnosed...

PDSUX - Overview: Drug Screen, Prescription/Over the Counter, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine

Qualitative detection and identification of prescription or over-the-counter drugs frequently found in drug overdose or used with a suicidal intent Providing, when possible, the identification of all drugs in the specimen This test is...

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

METF - Overview: MET (7q31), FISH, Tissue

Providing prognostic information and guiding treatment primarily for patients with lung, gastric, and colorectal tumors as well as other tumor types

ORXNA - Overview: Orexin-A/Hypocretin-1, Spinal Fluid

Aiding in the diagnosis and differentiation of type 1 narcolepsy from other causes of hypersomnolence This assay is not intended for use as a screening test.

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.

VWD8B - Overview: von Willebrand Disease 2N (Subtype Normandy), Plasma

Diagnosing von Willebrand disease (VWD) type 2N Evaluating patients diagnosed with mild-to-moderate hemophilia A with an autosomal inheritance pattern Evaluating hemophilia A patients with a shortened survival of infused factor VIII...

NAT2Q - Overview: N-Acetyltransferase 2 (NAT2) Genotype, Varies

Identifying patients who may be at risk for altered metabolism of drugs that are substrates of arylamine N-acetyltransferase type 2, including isoniazid

FGFR2 - Overview: FGFR2 (10q26.1) Rearrangement, FISH, Tissue

Providing prognostic information and guiding treatment for patients with cholangiocarcinomas and other tumor types including bladder, thyroid, oral cavity, and brain

CTNBT - Overview: B-Catenin Mutation Analysis, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor

Distinguishing desmoid-type fibromatosis from other soft tissue tumors by assessing gene targets within the beta-catenin (CTNNB1) gene

DMS2 - Overview: Dementia, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum

Investigating new onset dementia and cognitive impairment plus 1 or more of the following using serum specimens: -Rapid onset and progression -Fluctuating course -Psychiatric accompaniments (psychosis, hallucinations) -Movement disorder...

GUSBW - Overview: Beta-Glucuronidase, Leukocytes

Supporting the biochemical diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidosis type VII (MPS VII, Sly syndrome) in whole blood This test is not useful for carrier detection.

AMLPC - Overview: Amylase, Pancreatic Cyst Fluid

Aiding in distinguishing between pseudocysts and other types of pancreatic cysts when used in conjunction with imaging studies, cytology, and other pancreatic cyst fluid tumor markers

CTPCO - Overview: ThinPrep with Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Co-Test-Screen with p16/Ki67 Dual Stain Reflex, Varies

Screening for cervical carcinoma or intraepithelial lesions and the presence or absence of high-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) when screening women aged 30 to 65 years for possible cervical neoplasia Aiding in triaging women with...

ARSBB - Overview: Arylsulfatase B, Blood Spot

Supporting the biochemical diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidosis type VI (MPS VI, Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome) This test is not useful for carrier detection for MPS VI

DMC2 - Overview: Dementia, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid

Investigating new onset dementia and cognitive impairment plus 1 or more of the following accompaniments using cerebrospinal fluid specimens: -Rapid onset and progression -Fluctuating course -Psychiatric accompaniments (psychosis,...

MPSER - Overview: Mucopolysaccharides Quantitative, Serum

Quantification of dermatan sulfate, heparan sulfate, and keratan sulfate in serum to support the biochemical diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidoses types I, II, III, IV, VI, or VII

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...

PSAU - Overview: Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Ultrasensitive, Serum

As an aid in the detection of prostate cancer when used in conjunction with a digital rectal exam in men ages 50 years and older To aid in the prognosis and management of individuals diagnosed with prostate cancer Monitoring disease after...

ASMW - Overview: Acid Sphingomyelinase, Leukocytes

Investigation of possible diagnosis of Niemann-Pick disease types A and B This test is not recommended for carrier detection because of the wide range of enzymatic activities observed in carriers and noncarriers.

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.

DSS - Overview: Drug Screen, Prescription/Over the Counter, Serum

Detection and identification of prescription or over the counter drugs frequently found in drug overdose or used with a suicidal intent Qualitatively identifying drugs present in the specimen; quantification of identified drugs, when...

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.

MPS1Z - Overview: Hurler Syndrome, Full Gene Analysis, Varies

Identifying variants within the IDUA gene Confirmation of a diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidosis type I (MPS-I) Carrier testing when there is a family history of MPS- I, but disease-causing variants have not been previously identified

STFRP - Overview: Shiga Toxin, Molecular Detection, PCR, Feces

Sensitive, specific, and rapid detection of the presence of Shiga toxin-producing organisms such as Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Shigella dysenteriae type 1 in stool This test is not recommended as a test of cure.

CEAPC - Overview: Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA), Pancreatic Cyst Fluid

When used in conjunction with imaging studies, cytology, and other pancreatic cyst fluid tumor markers: -Distinguishing between mucinous and nonmucinous pancreatic cysts -Determining the likely type of malignant pancreatic cyst

SP7TC - Overview: Septin-7 Antibody, Tissue Immunofluorescence Titer, Spinal Fluid

Detecting septin-7 IgG in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) specimens Reporting an end titer result from CSF specimens

SP5TC - Overview: Septin-5 Antibody, Tissue Immunofluorescence, Spinal Fluid

Detecting septin-5 IgG in spinal fluid (CSF) specimens Reporting an end titer result from CSF specimens

PDSU - Overview: Drug Screen, Prescription/Over the Counter, Random, Urine

Qualitative detection and identification of prescription or over-the-counter drugs frequently found in drug overdose or used with a suicidal intent Providing, when possible, the identification of all drugs in the specimen This test is not...

CATN - Overview: Calcitonin, Serum

Aids in the diagnosis and follow-up of medullary thyroid carcinoma Aids in the evaluation of multiple endocrine neoplasia type II and familial medullary thyroid carcinoma This test is not useful for evaluating calcium metabolic...

FGEN - Overview: Fungal Culture, Routine

Diagnosing fungal infections from specimens other than blood, skin, hair, nails, and vagina (separate tests are available for these specimen sites)

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...

INHA - Overview: Inhibin A, Tumor Marker, Serum

Aiding in the diagnosis of patients with granulosa cell tumors of the ovary when used in combination with inhibin B Monitoring of patients with granulosa cell tumors and epithelial mucinous-type tumors of the ovary known to secrete inhibin...

INHAB - Overview: Inhibin A and B, Tumor Marker, Serum

Aiding in the diagnosis of granulosa cell tumors and mucinous epithelial ovarian tumors Monitoring of patients with granulosa cell tumors and epithelial mucinous-type tumors of the ovary known to secrete inhibin A or overexpress inhibin B

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...

ADLTX - Overview: Adulterants Survey, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine

Assess the possible adulteration of a urine specimen submitted for drug of abuse testing Providing the urine creatinine concentration for normalization purposes Chain of custody is required whenever the results of testing could be used...

PAI1 - Overview: Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor Antigen, Plasma

Identification of heredity elevation or deficiency of plasminogen activator inhibitor type 1 Determination of risk for veno-occlusive disease associated with bone marrow transplantation Differential diagnosis of impaired fibrinolysis...

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...

6MAMX - Overview: 6-Monoacetylmorphine, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine

Determination of heroin use 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 specimen by demonstrating that, it is always...

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