Heavy and light chain pair quantitation may be useful for: 1. Distinguishing between broadly migrating monoclonal proteins and restricted polyclonal immunoglobulin patterns on serum electrophoresis. 2. Quantitating monoclonal IgG proteins...
CORTC - Overview: Corticosterone, Serum
Diagnosis of suspected 11-hydroxylase deficiency, including the differential diagnosis of 11-beta-hydroxylase 1 (CYP11B1) versus 11-beta-hydroxylase 2 (CYP11B2) deficiency, and the diagnosis of glucocorticoid-responsive hyperaldosteronism...
POWVC - Overview: Powassan Virus, RNA, Molecular Detection, PCR, Spinal Fluid
Rapid testing for Powassan virus RNA (lineage 1 and lineage 2) using cerebrospinal fluid specimens An adjunctive test to serology for detection of early Powassan virus infection (ie, first few days after symptom onset) This assay should...
POWVB - Overview: Powassan Virus, RNA, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood
Rapid testing for Powassan virus RNA (lineage 1 and lineage 2) using whole blood specimens An adjunctive test to serology for detection of early Powassan virus infection (ie, first few days after symptom onset) This assay should not be...
PGDBS - Overview: Plasmalogens, Blood Spot
Diagnosing patients with possible peroxisomal disorders, such as peroxisomal biogenesis disorders (Zellweger syndrome spectrum) and rhizomelic chondrodysplasia punctata (RCDP), including fatty acyl-CoA reductase 1 (FAR1)...
WNCSF - Overview: West Nile Virus, RNA, PCR, Molecular Detection, Spinal Fluid
Rapid testing for West Nile virus (WNV) RNA (lineage 1 and lineage 2) using cerebrospinal fluid specimens An adjunctive test to serology for detection of early WNV infection (ie, first few days after symptom onset) This assay should not...
Evaluation of patients with an abnormal newborn screen showing elevations of glutarylcarnitine (C5-DC) using serum specimens Evaluation of patients with abnormal newborn screens showing elevations of C4- acylcarnitine to aid in the...
HCVG - Overview: Hepatitis C Virus Genotype, Serum
Determining hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype (1 to 5) to guide antiviral therapy in patients with chronic hepatitis C Differentiating between HCV subtypes 1a and 1b This assay should not be used as a screening test for HCV infection. It...
AN2TS - Overview: Antineuronal Nuclear Antibody Type 2 (ANNA-2) Titer, Serum
Investigating middle-aged or older patients who present with unexplainable signs of midbrain/cerebellar/brain stem disorder and/or myelopathy, especially women with a previous history of breast cancer, and both sexes if there is a history...
BTKSG - Overview: Bruton Tyrosine Kinase, BTK Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Confirming a diagnosis of X-linked agammaglobulinemia in patients with a history of recurrent sinopulmonary infections, profound hypogammaglobulinemia, and less than 1% peripheral B cells, with or without abnormal Bruton tyrosine kinase...
PGRBC - Overview: Plasmalogens, Blood
Diagnosing patients with possible peroxisomal disorders, such as peroxisomal biogenesis disorders (Zellweger syndrome spectrum) and rhizomelic chondrodysplasia punctata (RCDP), including fatty acyl-CoA reductase 1 (FAR1) deficiency...
Evaluation of patients with an abnormal newborn screen showing elevations of glutarylcarnitine (C5-DC) using plasma specimens Evaluation of patients with abnormal newborn screens showing elevations of C4- acylcarnitine to aid in the...
POWVU - Overview: Powassan Virus, RNA, Molecular Detection, PCR, Random, Urine
Rapid testing for Powassan virus RNA (lineage 1 and lineage 2) using random urine specimens An adjunctive test to serology for detection of early Powassan virus infection (ie, first few days after symptom onset). This assay should not...
Evaluation of patients with an abnormal newborn screen showing elevations of glutarylcarnitine (C5-DC) using dried blood spot specimens Evaluation of patients with abnormal newborn screens showing elevations of C4-acylcarnitine to aid in...
WNVUR - Overview: West Nile Virus, RNA, PCR, Molecular Detection, Random, Urine
Rapid testing for West Nile virus (WNV) RNA (lineage 1 and lineage 2) An adjunctive test to serology for detection of early WNV infection (ie, first few days after symptom onset), with urine specimens potentially retaining WNV RNA longer...
AGU20 - Overview: Acylglycines, Quantitative, Random, Urine
Diagnosis and monitoring for patients affected with one of the following inborn errors of metabolism: Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorders: -Glutaric acidemia type II -Medium-chain 3-ketoacyl-coenzyme A (CoA) thiolase (MCKAT)...
WNVBL - Overview: West Nile Virus, RNA, PCR, Molecular Detection, Blood
Rapid testing for West Nile virus (WNV) RNA (lineage 1 and lineage 2) An adjunctive test to serology for detection of early WNV infection (ie, first few days after symptom onset), with blood specimens potentially providing a greater...
ALUPP - Overview: Lupus Anticoagulant Profile, Plasma
Confirming or excluding the presence of lupus anticoagulant (LA), distinguishing LA from specific coagulation factor inhibitors and nonspecific inhibitors Investigating a prolonged activated thromboplastin time, especially when combined...
AVWPI - Overview: von Willebrand Disease Profile Technical Interpretation
Technical interpretation of the von Willebrand factor profile test Detection of deficiency or abnormality of von Willebrand factor and related deficiency of factor VIII coagulant activity Subtyping von Willebrand disease (VWD) as type 1...
AVWPQ - Overview: von Willebrand Disease Profile Interpretation
Interpretation of testing performed as part of a profile for detection of deficiency or abnormality of von Willebrand factor (VWF) and related deficiency of factor VIII coagulant activity Interpretation of testing performed as part of a...
RPB - Overview: Respiratory Panel, PCR, Varies
Rapid detection of respiratory infections caused by the following: -Adenovirus -Coronavirus serotypes HKU1, NL63, 229E, OC43 -SARS-CoV-2 -Human metapneumovirus -Human rhinovirus/enterovirus -Influenza A subtypes H1, H1-2009, H3, influenza A...
HCVQG - Overview: Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) RNA Quantification with Reflex to HCV Genotype, Serum
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 and determining HCV genotype (1 to 5) to guide...
GID2 - Overview: Gastrointestinal Dysmotility, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
Investigating unexplained weight loss, early satiety, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, constipation, or diarrhea in a patient with a past or family history of cancer or autoimmunity Directing a focused search for cancer Investigating...
DDITT - Overview: D-Dimer, Plasma
Excluding the diagnosis of acute pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis, particularly when results of a sensitive D-dimer assay are combined with clinical information, including pretest disease probability(1-4) Diagnosis of...
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...
RP - Overview: Respiratory Panel, PCR, Nasopharyngeal
Rapid detection of respiratory infections caused by the following: -Adenovirus -Coronavirus serotypes HKU1, NL63, 229E, OC43 - SARS-CoV-2, the causative agent of COVID-19 -Human metapneumovirus -Human rhinovirus/enterovirus -Influenza A...
WGSDX - Overview: Whole Genome Sequencing for Hereditary Disorders, Varies
Serving as a first-tier test to identify a molecular diagnosis in patients with suspected genetic disorders, which can allow for: -Better understanding of the natural history/prognosis -Targeted management (anticipatory guidance, management...
SNS - Overview: Supplemental Newborn Screen, Blood Spot
Presymptomatic identification of disorders to allow for early initiation of treatment and consequent improvement in the long-term prognosis of affected patients The conditions identifiable by amino acid and acylcarnitine analysis are...
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...
For the quantitative measurement of human IgA heavy chain and light chain intact immunoglobulin in serum. The result can be used when monitoring previously diagnosed IgA multiple myeloma patients and is used in conjunction with other...
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,...
CPR - Overview: C-Peptide, Serum
Diagnostic workup of hypoglycemia: -Diagnosis of factitious hypoglycemia due to surreptitious administration of insulin -Evaluation of possible insulinoma -Surrogate measure for the absence or presence of physiological suppressibility of...
A second-level test after lymphocyte proliferation to mitogens (specifically phytohemagglutinin) has been assessed Evaluating patients suspected of having impairment in cellular immunity Evaluation of T-cell function in patients with...
EPC2 - Overview: Epilepsy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
Investigating new onset cryptogenic epilepsy with incomplete seizure control and duration of fewer than 2 years using spinal fluid specimens Investigating new onset cryptogenic epilepsy plus 1 or more of the following...
EPS2 - Overview: Epilepsy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
Investigating new onset cryptogenic epilepsy with incomplete seizure control and duration of less than 2 years, using serum specimens Investigating new onset cryptogenic epilepsy plus 1 or more of the following accompaniments: -Psychiatric...
GNVWD - Overview: von Willebrand Disease, VWF and GP1BA Genes, Next-Generation Sequencing, Varies
Evaluating von Willebrand disease and platelet-type von Willebrand disease in patients with a personal or family history suggestive of von Willebrand disease Confirming von Willebrand disease or platelet-type von Willebrand disease...
WBGDR - Overview: Beta-Globin Gene Cluster Deletion/Duplication, Blood
Determining the etiology of hereditary persistence of fetal hemoglobin (HPFH), delta-beta thalassemia, or other large deletions involving the beta-globin gene cluster Diagnosing less common causes of beta-thalassemia; these large...
FMNPP - Overview: Motor Neuropathy Panel
Motor Neuropathy Panel
CRDPP - Overview: Creatine Disorders Panel, Plasma
Evaluating patients with a clinical suspicion of arginine:glycine amidinotransferase deficiency, guanidinoacetate methyltransferase deficiency, and creatine transporter deficiency using plasma specimens
CRDPS - Overview: Creatine Disorders Panel, Serum
Evaluating patients with a clinical suspicion of arginine:glycine amidinotransferase deficiency,guanidinoacetate methyltransferase deficiency, and creatine transporter deficiency using serum specimens
INTAD - Overview: Adalimumab Panel, Interpretation
Interpretation of therapeutic drug monitoring of adalimumab concentration and antibody levels
FABP2 - Overview: Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis Panel II
Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis Panel II
2HGA - Overview: 2-Hydroxyglutaric Acid Chiral Analysis, Quantitative, Random, Urine
Determining type of 2-hydroxyglutaric aciduria by chiral analysis of urine
HITIG - Overview: Heparin-PF4 IgG Antibody, Serum
Detection of IgG antibodies directed against heparin/platelet factor 4 complexes that are implicated in the pathogenesis of immune-mediated type II heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, spontaneous heparin platelet-factor 4 IgG antibody, and...
TTFB - Overview: Testosterone, Total, Bioavailable, and Free, Serum
Second- or third-order test for evaluating testosterone status (eg, when abnormalities of sex hormone-binding globulin are present)
FNBE - Overview: Bean Navy/White (Phaseolus vulgaris) IgE
Bean Navy/White (Phaseolus vulgaris) IgE
ABADL - Overview: Adalimumab Antibody, Serum
Therapeutic drug monitoring of adalimumab antibody levels
QNADL - Overview: Adalimumab Quantitative, Serum
Therapeutic drug monitoring of adalimumab concentration
FFWNC - Overview: Walnut Component rJug r 3
Walnut Component rJug r 3
FCCA3 - Overview: Cashew Component rAna o 3
Cashew Component rAna o 3
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