CD38 - Overview: CD38 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Classification of lymphoproliferative and plasma cell proliferative disorders
CD25 - Overview: CD25 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Classification of lymphomas
CD34I - Overview: CD34 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
A marker of immaturity in the setting of acute myeloid leukemia or B-cell lymphoblastic leukemia Diagnosis of gastrointestinal stromal tumors, solitary fibrous tumors, and angiosarcomas
CD31 - Overview: CD31 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Marker of endothelial cells
MNS - Overview: Manganese, Serum
Monitoring manganese exposure using serum specimens Nutritional monitoring
MEASU - Overview: Measles Virus, Molecular Detection, PCR, Random, Urine
Identifying measles infection using random urine specimens
MPLVS - Overview: MPL Exon 10 Mutation Detection, Varies
Aiding in the distinction between a reactive cytosis and a myeloproliferative neoplasm
NUT - Overview: NUT Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Aiding in the diagnosis of nuclear protein in testis midline carcinoma
NUTSP - Overview: Nuts Allergen Profile, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to nuts Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior to...
PRMB - Overview: Primidone and Phenobarbital, Serum
Assessing compliance Monitoring for appropriate therapeutic levels of primidone and phenobarbital Assessing toxicity
S100 - Overview: S-100 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Aids in the identification of various neoplasms
MNRCU - Overview: Manganese/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
Monitoring manganese exposure using random urine specimens Nutritional monitoring Clinical trials
MCRPL - Overview: Macroprolactin, Serum
Determining biologically active levels of prolactin, in asymptomatic patients with elevated prolactin levels Ruling out the presence of macroprolactin
MTBS - Overview: Microsporidia Stain, Varies
Diagnosis of extra-intestinal microsporidiosis involving the lung, skin, and other organs, particularly in immunocompromised hosts Diagnosis of ocular microsporidiosis
MOC31 - Overview: MOC-31 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Marker of epithelial cells
MYGLU - Overview: Myoglobin, Random, Urine
Confirming the presence of a myopathy
NEUN - Overview: Neu-N Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identification of neuronal nuclei
TRPS - Overview: Troponin T, 5th Generation, Plasma
Aiding in the exclusion of the diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome in a single plasma specimen Aiding in the diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome Monitoring acute coronary syndromes and estimating prognosis Possible utility in...
SATB2 - Overview: SATB2 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identification of colorectal carcinoma and rectal neuroendocrine tumors
SSTR2 - Overview: Somatostatin Receptor 2 (SSTR2), Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Aids in the identification of neuroendocrine tumors
SMAD4 - Overview: SMAD4 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identification of loss of SMAD4 (mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 4 drosophila) expression within pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
CRU - Overview: Chromium, 24 Hour, Urine
Screening for occupational exposure to chromium Monitoring metallic prosthetic implant wear
CO4D - Overview: Complement 4d Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identification of antibody-mediated transplant rejection
FXCH - Overview: Coagulation Factor X Chromogenic Activity Assay, Plasma
Monitoring warfarin anticoagulant therapy, especially in patients whose plasma contains lupus anticoagulants that interfere with baseline prothrombin time/international normalized ratio and in patients receiving the drug Argatroban who are...
CYC1 - Overview: Cyclin D1 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Classification of low-grade B-cell lymphomas
CD123 - Overview: CD123 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Marker of plasmacytoid monocytes, mast cells, and megakaryocytes
COW - Overview: Cow Epithelium, IgE, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to cow epithelium Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization...
CMET - Overview: cMET Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identification of normal and neoplastic c-Met expressing cells
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...
CERS - Overview: Ceruloplasmin, Serum
Investigation of patients with possible Wilson disease
MCEA - Overview: Carcinoembryonic Antigen, Monoclonal Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Marker of epithelial cells
CD99 - Overview: CD99 (MIC-2) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identification of Ewing sarcoma and primitive neuroectodermal tumors
CRPCR - Overview: Carbapenem Resistance Genes, Molecular Detection, PCR, Rectal Swab
Detecting and differentiating the blaKPC, blaNDM, blaVIM, blaOXA-48, and blaIMP gene sequences associated with carbapenem intermediate or resistant results Aiding in infection control in the detection of gastrointestinal colonization of...
CALD - Overview: Caldesmon Immunostain, Technical Component Only
As a marker of smooth muscle differentiation
CD10 - Overview: CD10 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Phenotyping leukemias and lymphomas
HSCRP - Overview: C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity, Serum
Assessment of risk of developing myocardial infarction in patients presenting with acute coronary syndromes Assessment of risk of developing cardiovascular disease or ischemic events in individuals who do not manifest disease at present
DAGR - Overview: Dairy and Grain Allergen Profile, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to dairy and grain Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization...
DESG3 - Overview: Desmoglein 3 (DSG3) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Classification of squamous cell carcinomas
DESMN - Overview: Desmin Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identification of striated and smooth muscle cells and tumors derived from this cell type
EBNA2 - Overview: Epstein Barr Nuclear Antigen 2 (EBNA2) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identification of Epstein Barr virus infection in normal, inflammatory, and neoplastic tissues
EPIP2 - Overview: Epithelia Panel # 2, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to guinea pig, hamster, mouse, rabbit, or rat Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic...
GLYP3 - Overview: Glypican-3 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Differentiating hepatocellular carcinomas from other malignancies and hepatic adenomas
CHCK - Overview: Chicken Feathers, IgE, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to chicken feathers Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm...
PCEAI - Overview: Carcinoembryonic Antigen, Polyclonal Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Marker of epithelial cells
MOLPS - Overview: Molybdenum, Serum
Monitoring of parenteral nutrition Monitoring metallic prosthetic implant wear As an indicator of molybdenum cofactor deficiency
CASF - Overview: IgG/Albumin Ratio, Spinal Fluid
Assessment of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) IgG/albumin ratio in the absence of a paired CSF and serum specimen
GATAB - Overview: GATA-Binding Protein 3 Immunostain, Technical Component Only, Bone Marrow,
Characterizing carcinomas, including primary bladder and breast carcinomas, and some types of mesenchymal and neuroectodermal tumors
MUMPU - Overview: Mumps Virus, Molecular Detection, PCR, Random, Urine
Rapid qualitative detection of mumps virus using random urine specimens
GLUTS - Overview: Glutamine Synthetase Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Classification of hepatic adenomas and the identification of focal nodular hyperplasia
Determination of T-cell clonality in T-cell neoplasms
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