LCMSP - Overview: Microsporidia species, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Detecting Enterocytozoon bieneusi and Encephalitozoon species in fecal and urine specimens to support the clinical diagnosis of microsporidiosis
NSYPH - Overview: Syphilis IgG Enzyme Immunoassay, Serum
An aid in the diagnosis of infection with Treponema pallidum Routine prenatal screening This test is not useful for diagnosis of congenital syphilis. This test is not offered as a screening or confirmatory test for blood donor specimens.
TBSU - Overview: Targeted Benzodiazepine Screen, Random, Urine
Determining compliance or identifying illicit benzodiazepine drug use This test is not intended for employment-related testing.
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
199PT - Overview: Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9 (CA 19-9), Peritoneal Fluid
An adjunct to cytology to differentiate between malignancy-related ascites and benign causes of ascites formation
PF199 - Overview: Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9 (CA 19-9), Pleural Fluid
An adjuvant to cytology and imaging studies to differentiate between nonmalignant and malignant causes of pleural effusions
BCGRV - Overview: Immunoglobulin Gene Rearrangement, PCR, Varies
Determining whether a B-cell or plasma cell population is polyclonal or monoclonal in specimens other than blood or bone marrow Identifying neoplastic cells as having B-cell or plasma cell differentiation Monitoring for a persistent...
BPAB - Overview: Bullous Pemphigoid, BP180 and BP230, IgG Antibodies, Serum
Initial screening test in the diagnosis of bullous pemphigoid and its variants Complementing the standard serum test of indirect immunofluorescence utilizing primate esophagus substrate and primate salt-split skin substrate (CIFS /...
AGNTS - Overview: Anti-Glial/Neuronal Nuclear Antibody-Type 1 (AGNA-1) Titer, Serum
Reporting an end titer result from serum specimens Serological evaluation using serum specimens from patients who present with a subacute neurological disorder of undetermined etiology, especially those with risk factors for primary lung...
TULAB - Overview: Francisella tularensis Antibody, IgM and IgG, ELISA, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of 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 following resolution of disease.
HVA - Overview: Homovanillic Acid, 24 Hour, Urine
Screening children for catecholamine-secreting tumors using a 24-hour urine collection when requesting homovanillic acid only Monitoring neuroblastoma treatment Screening patients with possible inborn errors of catecholamine metabolism
FSUAB - Overview: Sulfatide Autoantibody Test
Sulfatide Autoantibody Test
2INHT - Overview: Factor II Inhibitor Profile, Technical Interpretation
Technical interpretation of inhibitor to factor II testing This test is not useful for the detection of a lupus-like circulating anticoagulant inhibitor, a nonspecific circulating anticoagulant, or other inhibitors that are not specific...
11INT - Overview: Factor XI Inhibitor Profile, Technical Interpretation
Technical interpretation of inhibitor to coagulation factor XI testing This test is not useful for the detection of a lupus-like circulating anticoagulant inhibitor, a nonspecific circulating anticoagulant, or other inhibitors that are...
FROS2 - Overview: Fructose, Qualitative, Semen
Establishing the origin of azoospermia in patients with azoospermia and low volume ejaculates
CH8BI - Overview: Chromogenic Factor VIII Inhibitor Bethesda Profile Interpretation
Interpretation of CHF8P / Chromogenic Factor VIII Inhibitor Bethesda Profile, Plasma Detecting the presence and titer of a specific factor inhibitor directed against coagulation factor VIII This test is not useful for detecting the...
FBSQU - Overview: Bath Salts Panel (Qualitative), Urine
Bath Salts Panel (Qualitative), Urine
UHSD2 - Overview: Hemosiderin, Random, Urine
Detecting hemosiderinuria, secondary to excess hemolysis, as in incompatible blood transfusions, severe acute hemolytic anemia, or hemochromatosis for external patients.
APRI - Overview: Prolonged Clot Time Profile Interpretation
Interpretation of testing performed as part of a profile to determine the cause of prolongation of prothrombin time or activated partial thromboplastin time Interpretation of testing performed as part of a profile for screening for...
Detecting lead exposure using nail specimens
8INHT - Overview: Factor VIII Inhibitor Profile, Technical Interpretation
Technical interpretation of inhibitor to factor VIII testing This test is not useful for the detection of a lupus-like circulating anticoagulant inhibitor, a nonspecific circulating anticoagulant, or other inhibitors that are not specific...
ALUPO - Overview: Lupus Anticoagulant Profile Interpretation
Interpretation of testing performed as part of a profile to confirme or exclude the presence of lupus anticoagulant (LAC), distinguishing LAC from specific coagulation factor inhibitors and nonspecific inhibitors Interpretation of testing...
ALUPI - Overview: Lupus Anticoagulant Profile, Technical Interpretation
Technical interpretation of testing to confirm or exclude the presence of lupus anticoagulant (LAC) Distinguishing LAC from specific coagulation factor inhibitors and nonspecific inhibitors Investigating a prolonged activated...
HGOU - Overview: Mercury Occupational Exposure, Random, Urine
Detecting mercury toxicity due to occupational exposure in random urine specimens
CMUMP - Overview: Mumps Virus Antibodies, IgG and IgM, Spinal Fluid
Aiding in the diagnosis of central nervous system infection by mumps virus
MYGLS - Overview: Myoglobin, Serum
Assessing muscle damage from any cause
ALBSF - Overview: Albumin, Spinal Fluid
Assessment of blood-brain barrier permeability
PYR - Overview: Pyruvic Acid, Blood
Screening for possible disorders of mitochondrial metabolism, when used in conjunction with blood lactate collected at the same time, to determine the lactate-to-pyruvate ratio
PSYR - Overview: Psychosine, Whole Blood
Aiding in the biochemical diagnosis of Krabbe disease using whole blood specimens Follow-up of individuals affected with Krabbe disease Follow-up testing after an abnormal newborn screening result for Krabbe disease Monitoring of...
Qualitative screening detection of human T-cell lymphotropic virus types 1 and 2 (HTLV-1/-2) specific antibodies with confirmation and differentiation between HTLV-1 and HTLV-2 infection This test should not be used as a screening or...
HEAG - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus e Antigen and Hepatitis B Virus e Antibody, Serum
Determining the presence or absence of detectable hepatitis B virus e antigen and antibody in monitoring infection status of individuals with chronic hepatitis B Determining infectivity of hepatitis B virus (HBV) carriers Monitoring...
Qualitative detection of human T-cell lymphotropic virus types I and II (HTLV-I and HTLV-II)-specific antibodies with confirmation and differentiation between HTLV-I and HTLV-II infection This test should not be used to screen blood, human...
HEXLA - Overview: Hexagonal Lupus Anticoagulant, Plasma
Confirming or excluding the presence of a lupus anticoagulant (LA), in conjunction with other appropriate coagulation tests Differentiating between deficiencies or inhibitors of specific coagulation factors and LA inhibitors Evaluating a...
AL - Overview: Aluminum, Serum
Preferred monitoring for aluminum toxicity in patients undergoing dialysis Preferred test for routine aluminum screening Monitoring metallic prosthetic implant wear
STFRP - Overview: Shiga Toxin, Molecular Detection, PCR, Feces
Sensitive, specific, and rapid detection of the presence of Shiga toxin-producing organisms such as Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Shigella dysenteriae type 1 in stool This test is not recommended as a test of cure.
STRC - Overview: Standard Renal Clearance, Plasma and Random Urine
Precise measurement of glomerular filtration rate and renal plasma flow
CRUZI - Overview: Trypanosoma cruzi (Chagas) Antibody Panel, Serum
Diagnosis of chronic Trypanosoma cruzi infection (Chagas disease) using two different methods
SEMB - Overview: Semen Analysis with Strict Morphology, Semen
Determining male fertility status Selecting the most cost-effective therapy for treating male-factor infertility Quantifying the number of germinal and white blood cells per milliliter of semen
SLFA - Overview: Cryptococcus Antigen Screen with Titer, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of cryptococcosis This test should not be used as a test of cure or to guide treatment decisions. This test should not be used as a screening procedure for the general populations.
IHC - Overview: Mismatch Repair (MMR) Protein Immunohistochemistry Only, Tumor
Evaluating tumor tissue to identify patients at risk for having hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer/Lynch syndrome
OAPNS - Overview: Ova and Parasite, Microscopy, Varies
Detecting and identifying parasitic protozoa and eggs and larvae of parasitic helminths
UOSMU - Overview: Osmolality, Random, Urine
Assessing the concentrating and diluting ability of the kidney
TRCNG - Overview: Trichinella Antibody, IgG, Serum
As an adjunct in the diagnosis of trichinosis
ACMA - Overview: Acetaminophen, Serum
Monitoring toxicity in overdose cases
SALCA - Overview: Salicylate, Serum
Quantitative determination of toxic levels of salicylate This test is not useful for assessing low-dose aspirin therapy.
ETX - Overview: Ethosuximide, Serum
Monitoring ethosuximide therapy Determining compliance Assessing ethosuximide toxicity
LEU - Overview: Fecal Leukocytes, Feces
Suggesting the presence of pathogens such as Salmonella, Shigella, and amebiasis
JCV - Overview: JC Virus Detection by In Situ Hybridization
Confirming a clinical and histopathologic diagnosis of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
LITH - Overview: Lithium, Serum
Monitoring therapy of patients with bipolar disorders, including recurrent episodes of mania and depression Evaluating lithium toxicity
MEX - Overview: Mexiletine, Serum
Assessing achievement of optimal therapeutic mexiletine concentrations Assessing potential mexiletine toxicity
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