AMISO - Overview: Amylase, Isoenzymes, Serum
Ruling out salivary amylase as the cause of elevated serum amylase
APOLB - Overview: Apolipoprotein B, Serum
Assessment of cardiovascular risk Follow-up studies in individuals with basic lipid measures inconsistent with risk factors or clinical presentation Definitive studies of cardiac risk factors in individuals with significant family...
Diagnostic workup of patients with a high probability of BCR-ABL1-positive hematopoietic neoplasms, particularly chronic myeloid leukemia and Ph+ acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-lymphoblastic leukemia), to provide a pretreatment...
BAP1 - Overview: BAP1 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
As part of a panel of immunostains where loss of staining can be used as a marker of various neoplasms
ALB24 - Overview: Albumin, 24 Hour, Urine
Evaluating diabetic patients to assess the potential for early onset of nephropathy
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...
BAFS - Overview: Bile Acids, Fractionated and Total, Serum
Measuring tauro- and glycol-conjugated and unconjugated bile acid constituents in serum specimens Monitoring patients receiving bile acid therapy, such as cholic acid, deoxycholic acid, or ursodeoxycholic acid Aiding in the evaluation of...
Detecting cobalt toxicity Monitoring metallic prosthetic implant wear This test is not useful for assessment of vitamin B12 activity.
MRDMM - Overview: Multiple Myeloma Minimal Residual Disease, Flow Cytometry, Bone Marrow
Detecting low level (minimal residual disease) myeloma cells after therapy.
NBILI - Overview: Neonatal Bilirubin, Serum
Assessing liver function Evaluating a wide range of diseases affecting the production, uptake, storage, metabolism, or excretion of bilirubin Monitoring the efficacy of neonatal phototherapy
GAPCR - Overview: Streptococcus Group A, Molecular Detection, PCR, Throat
Detecting group A streptococcal infections in patients with signs and symptoms of pharyngitis using a throat swab specimen The test is not intended for monitoring treatment for group A Streptococcus infections.
2SC - Overview: S-(2-Succinyl)-Cysteine (2SC) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identification of high levels of aberrant S-(2-succino)-cysteine (2SC), secondary to pathogenic alterations of the fumarate hydratase (FH) gene
MAGRU - Overview: Magnesium/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
Assessing the cause of abnormal serum magnesium concentrations Determining whether nutritional magnesium loads are adequate Calculating urinary calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate supersaturation and assessing kidney stone risk.
T4FT4 - Overview: T4 (Thyroxine), Total and Free, Serum
Assessing thyroid function when thyroid function disorders are suspected
SSA - Overview: SS-A/Ro Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Evaluating patients at-risk for connective tissue disease with or without interstitial lung disease Detection of both anti-SS-A 52 (Ro52) and SS-A 60 (Ro60) antibodies in serum
CRBF - Overview: Creatinine, Body Fluid
Identifying the presence of urine as a cause for accumulation of fluid in a body compartment Measuring the ultrafiltration capacity of the peritoneal membrane in patients receiving peritoneal dialysis
SCCTT - Overview: Chlamydia trachomatis, Self-Collect, Nucleic Acid Amplification, Throat
Detecting Chlamydia trachomatis using throat swabs collected by the patient in a healthcare setting This test is not intended for use in medico-legal applications. This test is not useful for the detection of other Chlamydia species.
SCCTV - Overview: Chlamydia trachomatis, Self-Collect, Amplified RNA, Vaginal
Detecting Chlamydia trachomatis using vaginal swabs collected by the patient in a healthcare setting This test is not intended for use in medico-legal applications. This test is not useful for the detection of other Chlamydia species.
CMVM - Overview: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Antibodies, IgM, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of acute infection with cytomegalovirus This test should not be used for screening blood or plasma donors.
FCDSU - Overview: Comprehensive Drug Screen, Umbilical Cord Tissue
Comprehensive Drug Screen, Umbilical Cord Tissue
CDUOE - Overview: Cadmium Occupational Exposure, Random, Urine
Detecting occupational exposure to cadmium, a toxic heavy metal, using random urine specimens
CARTF - Overview: Carbamazepine Profile, Serum
Monitoring patients exhibiting symptoms of carbamazepine toxicity whose total serum carbamazepine concentration is within the therapeutic range, but who may be producing significant levels of the active metabolite epoxide Free...
CHF8P - Overview: Chromogenic Factor VIII Inhibitor Bethesda Profile, Plasma
Detecting the presence and titer of a specific factor inhibitor directed against coagulation factor VIII for patients on emicizumab (Hemlibra) Detecting the presence and titer of an inhibitor directed against factor VIII This test is not...
DRPL - Overview: Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy (DRPLA) Gene Analysis, Varies
Confirming the diagnosis of dentatorubral-pallidoluysian atrophy (DRPLA) for symptomatic patients Predictive testing for individuals with a family history of DRPLA and a documented expansion in the ATN1 gene in an affected family member
ETGR - Overview: Ethyl Glucuronide Screen with Reflex, Random, Urine
Screening and confirmation for drug abuse involving alcohol
PCTTS - Overview: Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Antibody Type Tr (PCA-Tr) Titer, Serum
Serological testing for Purkinje cell cytoplasmic antibody-Tr for patients with acquired cerebellar ataxia of undetermined etiology, particularly if the patient has a history of Hodgkin lymphoma Reporting an end titer result from serum...
PLABN - Overview: Platelet Antibody Screen, Serum
Detecting alloantibodies to epitopes on platelet glycoproteins IIb/IIIa, Ib/Ix, Ia/IIa, IV and class I human leukocyte antigens to evaluate cases of immune mediated refractoriness to platelet transfusions, posttransfusion purpura, or...
AFPSF - Overview: Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP), Spinal Fluid
An adjunct in the diagnosis of central nervous system (CNS) germinomas and meningeal carcinomatosis Evaluating the presence of germ-cell tumors in the CNS, in conjunction with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) beta-human chorionic gonadotropin...
Diagnostic workup of patients with a high probability of BCR-ABL1-positive hematopoietic neoplasms, particularly acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-lymphoblastic leukemia), to provide a pretreatment quantitative level of BCR-ABL1 mRNA...
Investigation of suspected folate deficiency
SCCTR - Overview: Chlamydia trachomatis, Self-Collect, Nucleic Acid Amplification, Rectal
Detecting Chlamydia trachomatis using rectal swabs collected by the patient in a healthcare setting This test is not intended for use in medico-legal applications. This test is not useful for the detection of other Chlamydia species.
FLUPV - Overview: Lupus Anticoagulant Evaluation with Reflex
Lupus Anticoagulant Evaluation with Reflex
AMOBS - Overview: Amobarbital, Serum
Monitoring amobarbital therapy
THSIF - Overview: Thrombospondin Type 1 Domain Containing 7A (THSD7A), Immunofluorescence
Diagnosis of thrombospondin type 1 domain-containing 7A (THSD7A)-associated membranous nephropathy
Identification of breast and urinary cancer, among others
FGHTP - Overview: Ghrelin Total (Plasma)
Ghrelin Total (Plasma)
BUTAS - Overview: Butalbital, Serum
Monitoring butalbital therapy
RUFI - Overview: Rufinamide, Serum
Monitoring serum rufinamide concentrations, assessing compliance, and adjusting dosage in patients receiving other drugs that interact pharmacokinetically with rufinamide (ie, drugs that induce liver CYP3A4 enzymes) and may be helpful in...
Whole Blood
Aiding in the distinction between the myeloproliferative neoplasm polycythemia vera and other secondary erythrocytosis
CPAVP - Overview: Copeptin proAVP, Plasma
Investigating the differential diagnosis for patients with water balance disorders, including diabetes insipidus, in conjunction with osmolality and hydration status May aid in the evaluation of cardiovascular disease in conjunction with...
LPCBS - Overview: Lysophosphatidylcholines, LC MS/MS, Blood Spot
Second-tier newborn screen for X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy This test is not intended for metabolic screening of symptomatic patients. This test is supplemental and not intended to replace state mandated newborn screening.
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...
PBORB - Overview: Lyme Disease, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood
Supporting the diagnosis of Lyme disease in conjunction with serologic testing This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients.
LMPP - Overview: Lipoprotein Metabolism Profile, Serum
Diagnosing dyslipoproteinemia Quantifying cholesterol and triglycerides in very-low-density lipoprotein, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), high-density lipoproteins (HDL), and chylomicrons Identifying lipoprotein-X Classifying...
ALDG2 - Overview: Autoimmune Liver Disease Panel, Serum
Evaluating patients with suspected autoimmune liver disease, specifically autoimmune hepatitis or primary biliary cholangitis Evaluating patients with liver disease of unknown etiology
An aid in the diagnosis of alveolar soft-part sarcoma or renal cell carcinoma variant when used in conjunction with an anatomic pathology consultation
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...
MAMLF - Overview: MAML2 (11q21) Rearrangement, Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma (MEC), FISH, Tissue
Supporting the diagnosis of mucoepidermoid carcinoma when used in conjunction with an anatomic pathology consultation
PBC2 - Overview: SP100 and GP210 Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Evaluating the risk of primary biliary cholangitis in anti-mitochondrial antibody (AMA)-negative patients by identification of Sp100 and gp210 antibodies Estimating risk in AMA-positive patients with incomplete feature of disease
Week in Review: February 3 - Insights
Include: President Biden to End Covid-19 Emergencies On May 11, and Children’s Minnesota Received $3 Million Grant To Address Pediatric Health Disparities....
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Detection of (1→3)-𝝱-D-glucan as a Marker of Invasive Fungal Disease - Insights
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Elitza Theel, Ph.D., will discuss the detection of (1→3)-β-D-glucan (BDG) in serum as a biomarker for the presence of invasive fungal infections....
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Week in Review: March 3 - Insights
Today's Highlights Include: COVID-19 deaths remain low compared to previous winters, FDA authorizing first at-home combo flu/Covid test, and Rochester public schools evaluating mental health needs and services throughout the district.