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ULFA - Overview: Cryptococcus Antigen Screen, Lateral Flow Assay, Random, Urine

Aiding in the diagnosis of infection with Cryptococcus neoformans or Cryptococcus gattii This test should not be used as a test of cure. This test should not be used as a screening procedure for the general population.

WNMC - Overview: West Nile Virus Antibody, IgM, Spinal Fluid

Aids in diagnosing central nervous system West Nile virus infections during the acute phase

PINS - Overview: Proinsulin, Plasma

As part of the diagnostic workup of suspected insulinoma As part of the diagnostic workup of patients with suspected prohormone convertase 1/3 deficiency As part of the diagnostic workup of patients with suspected proinsulin variations

INSFT - Overview: Insulin, Free and Total, Serum

Assessing free (bioactive) insulin concentrations in patients with known or suspected anti-insulin antibodies

PLP - Overview: Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate, Plasma

Determining vitamin B6 status, including in persons who present with progressive nerve compression disorders, such as carpal tunnel and tarsal tunnel syndromes Determining the overall success of a vitamin B6 supplementation...

THCMX - Overview: 11-nor-Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol-9-Carboxylic Acid (Carboxy-THC) Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Meconium

Detecting in utero drug exposure to marijuana (tetrahydrocannabinol) up to 5 months before birth Chain of custody is required whenever the results of testing could be used in a court of law. Its purpose is to protect the rights of the...

VITB3 - Overview: Vitamin B3 and Metabolites, Plasma

Assisting in the diagnosis of suspected vitamin B3 deficiency or toxicity May be useful in determining response to therapy

ALKOT - Overview: Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase (ALK [OTI1A4]) Immunostain, Technical Component Only

Identification of anaplastic lymphoma kinase expression Diagnosis of inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor and anaplastic large cell lymphoma

HEXAZ - Overview: Tay-Sachs Disease, HEXA Gene, Full Gene Analysis, Varies

Second-tier test for confirming a biochemical diagnosis of Tay-Sachs disease (TSD) Carrier testing of individuals with a family history of TSD but an affected individual is not available for testing or disease-causing mutations have not...

PFCEA - Overview: Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA), Pleural Fluid

An adjuvant to cytology and imaging studies to differentiate between nonmalignant and malignant causes of pleural effusions

199PC - Overview: Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9 (CA 19-9), Pancreatic Cyst Fluid

As an adjunct in the assessment of pancreatic cysts, when used in conjunction with carcinoembryonic antigen, amylase, imaging studies and cytology

MTDNU - Overview: Methadone Confirmation, Random, Urine

Monitoring for compliance of methadone treatment for analgesia or drug rehabilitation Assessing compliance with rehabilitation programs by urine measurement of 2-ethylidene-1,5-dimethyl-3,3-diphenylpyrrolidine

12PU1 - Overview: Protein, Total, 12 Hour, Urine

Evaluation of renal disease Screening for monoclonal gammopathy Screening for postural (orthostatic) proteinuria In select clinical situations, collection of a 12-hour specimen may allow more rapid detection of proteinuria states (eg,...

INSEC - Overview: Stinging Insects Allergen Profile, Serum

Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to honeybee, yellow jacket, wasp, yellow-faced hornet, and white-faced hornet venoms Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for...

NEREG - Overview: Northeast Regional Allergen Profile, Serum

Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to a Northeast regional allergen Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response or anaphylactic episode -To confirm...

ABIDR - Overview: Antibody Identification, Blood and Serum

Assessing positive pretransfusion antibody screens, transfusion reactions, hemolytic disease of the newborn, and autoimmune hemolytic anemias This test is not useful for monitoring the efficacy of Rh-immune globulin administration. This...

GUS - Overview: Guselkumab, Serum

Assessing the response to guselkumab therapy Assessing the need for dose escalation Evaluating the potential for dose de-escalation or discontinuation of therapy Monitoring patients who need to be above a certain guselkumab...

PBLI - Overview: Plasma Cell Assessment, Blood

Detecting peripheral blood involvement by plasma cell proliferative disorders Establishing the diagnosis of and determining prognosis for plasma cell proliferative disorders

AAMSD - Overview: Amino Acids, Maple Syrup Urine Disease Panel, Plasma

Follow-up of patients with maple syrup urine disease Monitoring of dietary compliance for patients with maple syrup urine disease

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...

LGBBS - Overview: Globotriaosylsphingosine, Blood Spot

Screening of patients with Fabry disease using dried blood spots when a serum specimen is not available This test should not be used for newborn screening followup.

IGE - Overview: Immunoglobulin E (IgE), Serum

Evaluating patients with suspected diseases associated with elevations in total IgE, including allergic disease, primary immunodeficiencies, infections, malignancies, or other inflammatory diseases Diagnostic evaluation of patients with...

NSIP - Overview: Non-Seasonal Inhalant Allergen Profile, Serum

Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to non-seasonal inhalant allergen profile Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response or anaphylactic episode -To...

PAS38 - Overview: Pediatric Allergy Screen 3 to 8 Years, Serum

Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to egg whites, house dust mites, short ragweed, timothy grass, cat epithelium, or Alternaria tenuis Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying...

PAS8 - Overview: Pediatric Allergy Screen >8 Years, Serum

Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to house dust mites, short ragweed, timothy grass, cat epithelium, or Alternaria tenuis Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for...

PAS3 - Overview: Pediatric Allergy Screen <3 Years, Serum

Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to egg whites, milk, wheat, soybeans, and house dust mites Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response or...

SEAFP - Overview: Seafood Allergen Profile, Serum

Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to seafood (cod, crab, lobster, shrimp, or tuna) Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response or anaphylactic...

SEAS - Overview: Seasonal Inhalants Allergen Profile, Serum

Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to seasonal inhalants Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization...

APOL1 - Overview: APOL1 Genotype, Varies

Determining an individual's APOL1 genotype This test is not useful for clinical management of individuals with APOL1 risk genotypes. This test alone is not useful for determining eligibility for donation or receipt of kidney...

RETZZ - Overview: Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2 Syndrome, RET, Full Gene Analysis, Varies

Evaluating patients with a personal or family history suggestive of a multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN2) or Hirschsprung disease (HSCR) Establishing a diagnosis of MEN2 or HSCR allowing for targeted cancer surveillance based on...

NONCP - Overview: Neuro-Oncology Expanded Gene Panel with Rearrangement, Tumor

Identifying mutations and rearrangements that may support a diagnosis or help determine prognosis for patients with CNS tumors Identifying specific mutations and rearrangements within genes known to be associated with response or...

PWAS - Overview: Prader-Willi/Angelman Syndrome, Molecular Analysis, Varies

Confirmation of diagnosis in patients suspected of having either Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) or Angelman syndrome (AS) based on clinical assessment or previous laboratory analysis Prenatal diagnosis in families at risk for PWS or AS

DHRP - Overview: Dihydrorhodamine Flow Cytometric Phorbol Myristate Acetate Test, Blood

Evaluating chronic granulomatous disease (CGD), X-linked and autosomal recessive forms, complete myeloperoxidase deficiency Monitoring chimerism and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate oxidase (NOX) function post-hematopoietic cell...

CDG - Overview: Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin for Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation, Serum

Screening for congenital disorders of glycosylation This test is not useful for screening patients for chronic alcohol abuse.

MFRGG - Overview: Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, and Aortopathy Gene Panel, Varies

Providing a genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of Marfan syndrome and related conditions Establishing a diagnosis for Marfan syndrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome, vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome,...

MCSTP - Overview: MayoComplete Solid Tumor Panel, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor

Assisting in tumor profiling for diagnosis, predicting prognosis, and identifying targeted therapies for the treatment and management of patients with solid tumors Identifying somatic alterations including single nucleotide variants, small...

SRYF - Overview: Sex-Determining Region Y, Yp11.3 Deletion, FISH

Detecting the deletion or addition of the SRY gene in conjunction with conventional chromosome studies

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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...