CHIKC - Overview: Chikungunya Virus, PCR, Molecular Detection, Spinal Fluid
Qualitative detection of chikungunya virus in cerebrospinal fluid after early symptom onset (ideally <7 days) This test is not recommended for screening healthy patients.
CHIKS - Overview: Chikungunya Virus, PCR, Molecular Detection, Serum
Qualitative detection of chikungunya virus in serum after early symptom onset (ideally <7 days) This test is not recommended for screening healthy patients.
NCLBS - Overview: Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis, Two-Enzyme Panel, Blood Spot
Supporting the biochemical diagnosis of two neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses, CLN1 and CLN2 This test is not useful for carrier detection.
TLCU - Overview: Immunoglobulin Total Light Chains, Urine
Monitoring patients whose urine demonstrates large M-spikes Confirming the quantitation of specimens that show M-spikes by electrophoresis Detecting urine monoclonal proteins and identification of specimens that need urine protein...
Supporting the diagnosis of low-grade fibromyxoid sarcoma when used in conjunction with an anatomic pathology consultation
MPS4W - Overview: Mucopolysaccharidosis IV Enzyme Panel, Leukocytes
Supporting the biochemical diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidosis type IVA and IVB in whole blood specimens This test is not useful for carrier detection.
EGFRS - Overview: EGFR Gene, Targeted Mutation Analysis, 51 Mutation Panel, Tumor
Identifying non-small cell lung cancers that may respond to epidermal growth factor receptor-targeted therapies
OTP - Overview: Orthopedia Homeobox Protein (OTP) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Distinguishing lung carcinoid tumors from metastatic neuroendocrine tumors
HPP - Overview: Pancreatic Polypeptide, Plasma
Detecting pancreatic endocrine tumors Assessing vagal nerve function after meal or sham feeding
BTB46 - Overview: ZBTB46 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identification of dendritic cells and classification of histiocytic disorders
ZNCU - Overview: Zinc/Creatinine Ratio, Urine
Measurement of zinc concentration as a part of identifying the cause of abnormal serum zinc concentrations using a random urine specimen
EZNT8 - Overview: Zinc Transporter 8 (ZnT8) Antibody, Serum
Clinical distinction of type 1 from type 2 diabetes mellitus Identification of individuals at risk of type 1 diabetes (including high-risk relatives of patients with diabetes, and those with gestational diabetes) Prediction of future need...
YAP1 - Overview: Yes-Associated Protein (YAP) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identification and differentiation of medulloblastomas
VALPF - Overview: Valproic Acid, Free, Serum
Monitoring free valproic acid in therapy Assessing compliance Evaluating potential toxicity
TAU4 - Overview: TAU 4 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Diagnosis of neurodegenerative disorders
VORI - Overview: Voriconazole, Serum
Monitoring trough levels of voriconazole is suggested for: -Individuals with reduced liver function -Individuals with cytochrome P450 (CYP) 2C19 alterations associated with poor metabolic function -Patients taking other medications that...
VITA - Overview: Vitamin A, Serum
Diagnosing vitamin A deficiency and toxicity Monitoring vitamin A therapy
CD21 - Overview: CD21 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identification of follicular dendritic cells and a subset of mantle zone lymphocytes
MA2ES - Overview: Ma2 Antibody by ELISA, Serum
Evaluating patients with suspected paraneoplastic encephalitides using serum specimens
MA2EC - Overview: Ma2 Antibody, ELISA, Spinal Fluid
Evaluating patients with suspected paraneoplastic encephalitides using spinal fluid specimens
HGUOE - Overview: Mercury Occupational Exposure, Random, Urine
Detecting mercury toxicity due to occupational exposure
PAX5 - Overview: PAX-5 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Classification of lymphomas
UPHB - Overview: pH, Body Fluid
Indicating the presence of infections or fistulas Verifying the effectiveness of treatment to reduce stomach pH Diagnosing disease states characterized by abnormal stomach acidity This test is not appropriate for measurement of...
VITB2 - Overview: Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Plasma
Evaluation of individuals who present the signs of ariboflavinosis
CD43 - Overview: CD43 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identification of T lymphocytes, monocytes, macrophages, granulocytes, plasma cells, and a subset of B lymphocytes
TCL1A - Overview: T-Cell Leukemia/Lymphoma Protein 1A (TCL1A) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identification of T-cell leukemia and lymphoma protein overexpression in neoplasms
ALPRT - Overview: Alport (Collagen IV Alpha 5 and Alpha 2) Immunofluorescent Stain, Renal Biopsy
Assisting in the diagnosis of hereditary nephritis (Alport syndrome)
EXHR - Overview: Hematologic Disorders, DNA and RNA Extract and Hold, Varies
Reserving nucleic acids on any specimen for which molecular analysis requiring DNA or RNA may be necessary at a future date, ensuring that adequate material for testing is available
HEMB - Overview: Hemoglobin (Hb) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identification of red blood cells and red blood cell precursors
GBETH - Overview: General Factor Bethesda Units, Plasma
Detecting and quantifying the presence and titer of a specific factor inhibitor directed against a specific coagulation factor
GPI1 - Overview: Glucose Phosphate Isomerase Enzyme Activity, Blood
The evaluation of individuals with Coombs-negative chronic hemolysis
TULI - Overview: Francisella tularensis Antibody, IgM and IgG, Technical Interpretation, Serum
Interpretation to aid in the diagnosis of tularemia caused by Francisella tularensis
LIPA1 - Overview: Lipoprotein(a), Serum
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk refinement in patients with moderate or high risk based on conventional risk factors or patients with clinical suspicion of residual CV risk not identified by other lipid parameters
LEGI - Overview: Legionella Culture, Varies
Diagnosis of Legionnaires disease
KRASW - Overview: KRAS Somatic Mutation Analysis, Peritoneal Fluid
Staging of the pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma(1)
IRF8 - Overview: Interferon Regulatory Factor 8 (IRF8) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identification of monoblasts in acute monoblastic/monocytic leukemia and chronic myelomonocytic leukemia
A1AF - Overview: Alpha-1-Antitrypsin, Random, Feces
Diagnosing protein-losing enteropathies, especially when used in conjunction with serum alpha-1-antitrypsin (AAT) levels as a part of AAT clearance studies
A2M - Overview: Alpha-2-Macroglobulin, Serum
Evaluating patients with nephrotic syndrome and pancreatitis
RAMBO - Overview: Ammonium, Random, Urine
Diagnosis of the cause of acidosis using random urine specimens Diagnosis and treatment of kidney stones
ALFP - Overview: Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Aiding in the identification of yolk sac tumors and hepatocellular carcinoma
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...
BRIVA - Overview: Brivaracetam, Plasma
Assessing compliance and toxicity for brivaracetam
BCL6 - Overview: BCL-6 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Classification of lymphomas
BAMY - Overview: Beta-Amyloid Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identification of senile plaques in neurodegenerative disease
ANAE - Overview: Bacterial Culture, Anaerobic, Varies
Diagnosing anaerobic bacterial infections
BIOTN - Overview: Biotin, Serum
Measurement of biotin in serum Assessment of biotin concentrations in individuals taking biotin supplements Investigation of unexpected results from immunoassays that utilize biotin-streptavidin detection methods This test is not useful...
F_12 - Overview: Coagulation Factor XII Activity Assay, Plasma
Diagnosing deficiency of coagulation factor XII Determining cause of prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time
BFCC - Overview: Cell Count and Differential, Body Fluid
Aiding in the diagnosis of joint disease, systemic disease, inflammation, malignancy, infection, and trauma
C4 - Overview: Complement C4, Serum
Investigating an undetectable total complement Confirming hereditary angioedema (with low C1 inhibitor) Assessing disease activity in systemic lupus erythematosus, proliferative glomerulonephritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and autoimmune...
SFINC - Overview: Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) IgG Index, Spinal Fluid
Aiding in the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and other central nervous system inflammatory conditions using cerebrospinal fluid specimens
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....
Leveraging the Laboratory Archives - Page 3 of 3 - Insights
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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....
Phlebotomy Modules: Module 3 | Insights
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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.