PLFA - Overview: Cryptococcus Antigen Screen, Lateral Flow Assay, Pleural Fluid

Diagnosis of infection with Cryptococcus species

ERPR - Overview: Estrogen/Progesterone Receptor, Semi-Quantitative Immunohistochemistry, Manual

Guiding decisions on hormonal therapy in patients with breast carcinomas This test is not useful for cases of lobular carcinoma in situ.

ESTS - Overview: Estradiol, Rapid, Immunoassay, Serum

Rapid assessment of ovarian status, including follicle development, for assisted reproduction protocols (eg, in vitro fertilization) Establishing time of ovulation and optimal time for conception

FFRWB - Overview: Friedreich Ataxia, Frataxin, Quantitative, Blood

Diagnosing individuals with Friedreich ataxia in whole blood specimens Monitoring frataxin levels in patients with Friedreich ataxia This test is not useful for carrier detection.

FLT - Overview: FLT3 Mutation Analysis, Varies

Prognostic indication for some patients with acute myeloid leukemia This test should not be used to monitor residual disease following treatment.

PRKAF - Overview: Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, 19p13.1 (PRKACA) Rearrangement, FISH, Tissue

Aid in the diagnosis of identifying PRKACA gene rearrangements of patients with fibrolamellar carcinoma

FSH - Overview: Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Serum

An adjunct in the evaluation of menstrual irregularities Evaluating patients with suspected hypogonadism Predicting ovulation Evaluating infertility Diagnosing pituitary disorders

TULM - Overview: Francisella tularensis Antibody, IgM, ELISA, Serum

Evaluating the presence of IgM antibodies in patients with suspected tularemia caused by Francisella tularensis This test should not be used as a test of cure as it is not quantitative. Patients may remain seropositive for months to years...

TULG - Overview: Francisella tularensis Antibody, IgG, ELISA, Serum

Evaluating the presence of IgG antibodies in patients with suspected tularemia caused by Francisella tularensis This test should not be used as a test of cure as it is not quantitative. Patients may remain seropositive for months to years...

FENTX - Overview: Fentanyl with Metabolite Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine

Detection and confirmation of illicit drug use involving fentanyl 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 individual contributing the...

GSH - Overview: Glutathione, Blood

Evaluation of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia, favism or chronic or episodic hemolysis or jaundice Evaluation for gamma-glutamylcysteine synthetase deficiency Evaluation for glutathione synthetase deficiency causing hemolytic anemia...

FERR1 - Overview: Ferritin, Serum

Aiding in the diagnosis of iron deficiency and iron overload conditions Differentiating iron deficiency anemia and anemia of chronic disease

GMCSF - Overview: Granulocyte Monocyte-Colony Stimulating Factor, Plasma

Measuring the concentration of granulocyte macrophage-colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) in plasma Understanding the etiology of chronic inflammatory diseases or infections, when used in conjunction with clinical information and other...

GDF15 - Overview: Growth Differentiation Factor 15, Plasma

A circulating biomarker in myopathy-related mitochondrial disease as well as other conditions Investigation of patients suspected of having a mitochondrial myopathy This assay is not suitable for carrier detection.

KI67B - Overview: Ki-67(MIB-1), Breast, Quantitative Immunohistochemistry, Automated

Determining proliferation of tumor cells in paraffin-embedded tissue blocks from patients diagnosed with breast carcinoma

LEGRP - Overview: Legionella species, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies

Sensitive and rapid diagnosis of pneumonia caused by Legionella species The assay is not recommended as a test of cure because bacteria nucleic acids may persist after successful treatment.

MTBT - Overview: Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex, Molecular Detection, PCR, Paraffin, Tissue

Preferred method for rapid detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex DNA in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue specimens Detecting M tuberculosis complex This test is not intended for the detection of latent tuberculosis and...

MECPI - Overview: Methicillin Resistance Gene, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies

Detecting mecA in staphylococcal bacterial isolates Evaluating treatment options when oxacillin or cefoxitin breakpoints are unavailable (eg, certain Staphylococcus species other than Staphylococcus aureus) Predicting antimicrobial...

MMGEN - Overview: Mycoplasma genitalium, Transcription-Mediated Amplification, Post-Prostatic Massage Fluid/Urine or Peritoneal Fluids

Detecting Mycoplasma genitalium in cases of suspected infection in peritoneal fluid or prostatic secretion (VBIII) fluid/urine This test is not intended for use in medico-legal applications.

MTBXS - Overview: Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex, Molecular Detection and Rifampin Resistance, PCR, Sputum

Rapid detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis DNA from respiratory specimens for the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis Presumptive detection of rifampin resistance based on the presence of resistance-associated mutations

LDBF - Overview: Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH), Body Fluid

Identification of exudative pleural effusions Lactate dehydrogenase in pericardial fluids is not diagnostically useful.

LAPYP - Overview: Lactate Pyruvate Panel, Plasma

Diagnosing and monitoring patients with lactic acidosis Monitoring lactate-to-pyruvate ratios

KKRP - Overview: Kingella kingae, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies

Aiding in the diagnosis of Kingella kingae infection using tissue or synovial fluid specimens

LAGU - Overview: Legionella Antigen, Random, Urine

An adjunct to culture for the detection of past or current Legionnaires disease (Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1)

LPALD - Overview: Lipoprotein (a) and Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol, Serum

Evaluation of the contribution of lipoprotein (a) (Lp[a])-cholesterol within measured low-density lipoprotein cholesterol Evaluation of increased risk for cardiovascular disease and events: -Most appropriately measured in individuals at...

LHPED - Overview: Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Pediatrics, Serum

Diagnosis of precocious puberty and delayed puberty in children

LRBA - Overview: Lipopolysaccharide-Responsive Beige-Like Anchor Protein (LRBA) Deficiency, Blood

Aiding in the diagnosis of lipopolysaccharide-responsive beige-like anchor protein (LRBA) deficiency This test is not useful for identifying a carrier status for LRBA deficiency.

ROPG - Overview: Measles (Rubeola) Antibodies, IgG, Serum

Determining immune status of individuals to the measles virus Documenting previous infection with measles virus in an individual without a previous record of immunization to measles virus

TBSP - Overview: Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex Species Identification, PCR, Varies

Determining the species of a Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex culture isolate

MOLD1 - Overview: Mold Panel, Serum

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

MRDMM - Overview: Multiple Myeloma Minimal Residual Disease, Flow Cytometry, Bone Marrow

Detecting low level (minimal residual disease) myeloma cells after therapy.

ROM - Overview: Measles (Rubeola) Antibodies, IgM, Serum

Determining acute-phase infection with rubeola (measles) virus using IgM antibody testing Aiding in the identification of nonimmune individuals through IgM antibody testing

TXM - Overview: Toxoplasma gondii Antibody, IgM, Serum

Detecting recent infection with Toxoplasma gondii

SM - Overview: Smith (Sm) Antibodies, IgG, Serum

Evaluating patients with clinical features suggestive of antinuclear antibody associated connective tissue disease and the confirmation of a diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus. Testing for Smith antibodies is not useful in patients...

TOXB - Overview: Toxoplasma gondii, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood

Supporting the diagnosis of active toxoplasmosis, particularly in immunocompromised individuals

T3 - Overview: T3 (Triiodothyronine), Total, Serum

Second-order testing for hyperthyroidism in patients with low thyroid-stimulating hormone values and normal thyroxine levels Diagnosing triiodothyronine (T3) toxicosis This test is not useful for general screening of the population...

TGABI - Overview: Thyroglobulin Antibody, Serum

Initial testing as a part of evaluating suspected interference from heterophile antibodies causing a falsely elevated thyroglobulin result

TIWB - Overview: Titanium, Blood

Detecting and monitoring titanium exposure and potential implant status in patients with orthopedic implants

MTRNA - Overview: Trichomonas vaginalis, Nucleic Acid Amplification, Varies

Detecting Trichomonas vaginalis in prostatic massage (VBIII) fluid or male urethral swabs

TABSU - Overview: Targeted Benzodiazepine Screen, Random, Urine

Qualitatively (present vs not detected) identifying 27 benzodiazepine compounds (parent drug and metabolites) in urine to help determine compliance or identify illicit benzodiazepine drug use This test is not intended for...

SUAC - Overview: Succinylacetone, Blood Spot

Second-tier newborn screen for tyrosinemia type 1 (HT-1) when primary screen showed nonspecific elevations of tyrosine Diagnosing HT-1 when used in conjunction with testing for urine organic acids, liver function, alpha-fetoprotein, and...

T4BPE - Overview: Thyroxine-Binding Protein Electrophoresis, Serum

Explaining unusual thyroxine (T4), free T4, and thyroxine-binding globulin test results that do not correlate with the patient's clinical presentation Detecting the presence of aberrant thyroxine-binding proteins, such as abnormal forms...

TCGRV - Overview: T-Cell Receptor Gene Rearrangement, PCR, Varies

Determining whether a T-cell population is polyclonal or monoclonal using body fluid or tissue specimens

TCGBM - Overview: T-Cell Receptor Gene Rearrangement, PCR, Bone Marrow

Determining whether a T-cell population is polyclonal or monoclonal

TSTIM - Overview: Targeted Stimulant Screen, Random, Urine

Aiding in the determination of compliance or identify illicit stimulant drug use This test is not intended for use in employment-related testing.

BILHA - Overview: Schistosoma species Antibody, IgG, Serum

Detection of antibodies to Schistosoma species

TWRP - Overview: Tropheryma whipplei, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies

Aiding in the diagnosis of Whipple disease, especially for identifying inconclusive or suspicious cases, using tissue or fluid specimens

VRERP - Overview: Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies

Identifying carriers of vancomycin-resistant enterococci

VZPG - Overview: Varicella-Zoster Antibody, IgG, Serum

Determination of immune status of individuals to the varicella-zoster virus (VZV) Documentation of previous infection with VZV in an individual without a previous record of immunization to VZV

VWFMP - Overview: von Willebrand Factor Multimer Analysis, Plasma

As a reflex component of several coagulation consultation unit codes, when indicated When results of complementary laboratory tests are abnormally low or discordant (eg, F8A / Coagulation Factor VIII Activity Assay, Plasma; VWACT / von...