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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...

CDU - Overview: Cadmium, 24 Hour, Urine

Detecting exposure to cadmium, a toxic heavy metal, in 24-hour urine specimens

GAL3 - Overview: Galectin-3, Serum

Aiding in the prognosis for patients diagnosed with heart failure Risk stratification of patients with heart failure An early indication of treatment failure and as a therapeutic target

DIS - Overview: Human Leukocyte Antigens (HLA) Class I and II Disease Association Typing, Low Resolution, Blood

Identifying class I and II human leukocyte antigens (HLA) for potential disease associations or markers for drug hypersensitivity

HE4 - Overview: Human Epididymis Protein 4, Serum

Aiding in monitoring patients with treated epithelial ovarian cancer for recurrence or progression This test should not be used as a screening test for ovarian cancer.

HAEVI - Overview: Hemolytic Anemia Interpretation

Interpretation of the results for the evaluation of hemolytic anemia Evaluation of lifelong or inherited hemolytic anemias, including red cell membrane disorders, unstable or abnormal hemoglobin variants, and red cell enzyme disorders

HERGN - Overview: HER2, Gastric/Esophageal, Semi-Quantitative Immunohistochemistry, Manual, No Reflex

Determining overexpression of HER2 protein of gastric and esophageal adenocarcinoma in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue sections (no reflex to FISH testing)

GATA3 - Overview: GATA Binding Protein 3 Immunostain, Technical Component Only

Characterizing carcinomas, including primary bladder and breast carcinomas, and some types of mesenchymal and neuroectodermal tumors

GDS - Overview: Gadolinium, Serum

Aiding in documenting previous exposure to gadolinium-based contrast agents using serum specimens

GAL1 - Overview: GALAD Score, Serum

Calculation of the GALAD (gender, age, alpha-fetoprotein L3% [AFP-L3], AFP, des-gamma-carboxy prothrombin) model score for hepatocellular carcinoma development in patients with chronic liver disease

HCQ - Overview: Hydroxychloroquine, Serum

Monitoring serum hydroxychloroquine concentrations, assessing compliance, and adjusting dosage in patients

HERDN - Overview: HER2, Breast, DCIS, Quantitative Immunohistochemistry, Manual No Reflex

Determining overexpression of HER2 protein on formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue sections in ductal carcinoma in situ or solid/intracystic papillary carcinoma breast tissue This FDA-approved test is most frequently used to evaluate...

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...

GDUCR - Overview: Gadolinium/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine

Assessing chronic exposure and monitoring effectiveness of dialysis in a random urine collection

GDCU - Overview: Gadolinium/Creatinine Ratio, Urine

Measurement of gadolinium concentration for assessing chronic exposure and monitoring effectiveness of dialysis using a random urine collection

GRAS3 - Overview: Grass Panel # 3, Serum

Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to cultivated rye, rye, sweet vernal, timothy, and velvet leaf Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or...

GRAS1 - Overview: Grass Panel # 1, Serum

Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to June/Kentucky blue, meadow fescue, orchard, rye, and timothy Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or...

GRAS2 - Overview: Grass Panel # 2, Serum

Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to Bahia, Bermuda, Johnson, June/Kentucky blue, rye, and timothy Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or...

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

HVAR - Overview: Homovanillic Acid, Random, Urine

Screening children for catecholamine-secreting tumors using a random urine collection when requesting homovanillic acid only Monitoring neuroblastoma treatment Screening patients with possible inborn errors of catecholamine metabolism

CSMRT - Overview: mSMART Plasma Cell Proliferative Disorder, Pre-Analysis Cell Sorting, Bone Marrow

Risk stratification of patients with multiple myeloma, which can assist in determining treatment and management decisions Sorting plasma cells for fluorescence in situ hybridization analysis Risk stratification of patients with newly...

MYD88 - Overview: MYD88, L265P, Somatic Gene Mutation, DNA Allele-Specific PCR, Varies

Establishing the diagnosis of lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma/Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia Helping to distinguish lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma/Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia (low-grade B-cell lymphoma) from other subtypes

FRAG - Overview: Osmotic Fragility, Erythrocytes

Evaluating suspected hereditary spherocytosis-associated hemolytic anemia Confirming or detecting mild spherocytosis

MPLVS - Overview: MPL Exon 10 Mutation Detection, Varies

Aiding in the distinction between a reactive cytosis and a myeloproliferative neoplasm

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

OSG_F - Overview: Osmotic Gap, Feces

Workup of cases of chronic diarrhea Differentiating osmotic from non-osmotic causes of chronic diarrhea.

OXU - Overview: Oxalate, 24 Hour, Urine

Monitoring therapy for kidney stones using 24-hour urine collections Identifying increased urinary oxalate as a risk factor for stone formation Diagnosis of primary or secondary hyperoxaluria

ROXUR - Overview: Oxalate, Random, Urine

Monitoring therapy for kidney stones using random urine specimens Identifying increased urinary oxalate as a risk factor for stone formation Diagnosis of primary or secondary hyperoxaluria

OXYSX - Overview: Oxycodone Screen, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine

Detection of oxycodone and oxymorphone in urine following chain-of-custody procedures This chain-of-custody test is intended to be used in a setting where the test results can be used definitively to make a diagnosis. Chain of custody is...

PINP - Overview: Procollagen I Intact N-Terminal, Serum

Aiding in monitoring antiresorptive and anabolic therapy in patients with osteoporosis An adjunct in the assessment of conditions associated with increased bone turnover, such as Paget disease This test should not be used as a screening...

CCPQ - Overview: P/Q-Type Calcium Channel Antibody, Serum

Confirming a diagnosis of Lambert-Eaton syndrome Implicating autoimmunity as a disease-causing mechanism in patients with complex neurologic presentations, particularly in those with a history of cancer Implicating autoimmunity as the...

MYCOM - Overview: Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibodies, IgM, Serum

Screening for IgM antibodies in the indication of recent or past exposure to Mycoplasma pneumoniae

NMRLP - Overview: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Lipoprotein Profile, Serum

Assessment and management of a patient's risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease Identifying residual risk that may be present in some patients on cholesterol targeting treatment

PSGN - Overview: Plasminogen Activity, Plasma

Evaluating patients with ligneous conjunctivitis (strong association with homozygous plasminogen deficiency) Evaluating fibrinolysis, in combination with other components of the fibrinolytic system (fibrinogen, tissue...

PRL - Overview: Prolactin, Serum

Aiding in evaluation of pituitary tumors, amenorrhea, galactorrhea, infertility, and hypogonadism Monitoring therapy of prolactin-producing tumors

PCTTC - Overview: Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Antibody, Type Tr (PCA-Tr) Titer, Spinal Fluid

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 spinal...

PNP - Overview: Platelet Neutralization Procedure, Plasma

Aiding in the confirmation or exclusion of the presence of a lupus anticoagulant (LAC) inhibitor when used in conjunction with other appropriate coagulation tests. Aids in differentiating deficiencies or inhibitors of specific coagulation...

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...

PGSN - Overview: Progesterone, Serum

Ascertaining whether ovulation occurred in a menstrual cycle Assessment of infertility Evaluation of abnormal uterine bleeding Evaluation of placental health in high-risk pregnancy Determining the effectiveness of progesterone...

PCPX - Overview: Phencyclidine Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine

Detection of drug abuse involving phencyclidine (street names: angel dust, hog, or angel hair) in urine specimens handled through the chain-of-custody process Chain of custody is required whenever the results of testing could be used in a...

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PACE/State of FL - What problem-solving thinking is, as well as an overview of what DMAIC, A3, and PDSA problem-solving approaches are to support your quality and continuous improvement journey....

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In this month's "Hot Topic," Jess Peterson, M.D., discusses changes to Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ hematology FISH menu to increase awareness, provide reasoning, and highlight some of the great things that are coming.

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PACE/State of FL - Critical topics essential for laboratory billing, coding, and compliance.

MGLE - Overview: Myasthenia Gravis/Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome Evaluation, Serum

Confirming the autoimmune basis of a defect in neuromuscular transmission (eg, myasthenia gravis [MG], Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome [LEMS]) Distinguishing LEMS from autoimmune forms of MG Providing a quantitative autoantibody...