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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.

ALDNA - Overview: Aldosterone with Sodium, 24 Hour, Urine

Investigating primary aldosteronism (eg, adrenal adenoma/carcinoma and adrenal cortical hyperplasia) and secondary aldosteronism (eg, renovascular disease, salt depletion, potassium loading, cardiac failure with ascites, pregnancy, Bartter...

WASEQ - Overview: Alpha Globin Gene Sequencing, Varies

Diagnosing nondeletional alpha thalassemia Testing for nondeletional alpha thalassemia in a symptomatic individual Follow-up testing to an abnormal hemoglobin electrophoresis that identified an alpha-globin chain variant

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...

AL - Overview: Aluminum, Serum

Preferred monitoring for aluminum toxicity in patients undergoing dialysis Preferred test for routine aluminum screening Monitoring metallic prosthetic implant wear

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...

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...

HTLVC - Overview: Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus Types 1 and 2 (HTLV-1/-2) Antibody Screen with Confirmation, Spinal Fluid

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...

HBABT - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antibody Monitor, Post-Transplant, Serum

Monitoring serum hepatitis B virus surface antibody levels during intravenous or intramuscular hepatitis B immune globulin therapy to prevent hepatitis B virus reinfection in liver transplant recipients with known previous chronic hepatitis...

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

OAPNS - Overview: Ova and Parasite, Microscopy, Varies

Detecting and identifying parasitic protozoa and eggs and larvae of parasitic helminths

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.

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

USTEK - Overview: Ustekinumab Quantitation with Antibodies, Serum

Evaluation of loss of response to therapy Quantification of ustekinumab in human serum Trough level quantitation for evaluation of patients treated with ustekinumab Detection of antibodies to ustekinumab in human serum

TGQN - Overview: Thyroglobulin, Tumor Marker, Serum

Quantitative thyroglobulin measurement as a part of evaluating suspected interference from heterophile antibodies causing a falsely elevated thyroglobulin result

TRYPT - Overview: Tryptase, Serum

Evaluation of individuals with suspected mast cell activation, which may occur as a result of anaphylaxis or allergen challenge Evaluation of patients with suspected mast cell activation syndrome Evaluation of patients with suspected...

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.

CRUZI - Overview: Trypanosoma cruzi (Chagas) Antibody Panel, Serum

Diagnosis of chronic Trypanosoma cruzi infection (Chagas disease) using two different methods

DHVD - Overview: 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D, Serum

As a second-order test in the assessment of vitamin D status, especially in patients with renal disease Investigation of some patients with clinical evidence of vitamin D deficiency (eg, vitamin D-dependent rickets due to hereditary...

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.

ESBLS - Overview: Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-Producing Gram-Negative Bacteria Surveillance Culture, Feces

Screening for colonization of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing organisms in stool Screening fecal microbiota transplant donor feces for ESBL-producing organisms. This test is not intended for medicolegal use.

Q10 - Overview: Coenzyme Q10, Reduced and Total, Plasma

Diagnosis of primary coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) deficiencies in some patients who are not supplemented with CoQ10 Diagnosis of CoQ10 deficiency in mitochondrial disorders Monitoring CoQ10 status during treatment of various degenerative...

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

CHRBM - Overview: Chromosome Analysis, Hematologic Disorders, Bone Marrow

Assisting in the diagnosis and classification of certain malignant hematological disorders in bone marrow specimens Evaluating the prognosis in patients with certain malignant hematologic disorders Monitoring effects of treatment...

SPPC - Overview: Stiff-Person Spectrum Disorders Evaluation, including Progressive Encephalomyelitis with Rigidity and Myoclonus, Spinal Fluid

Evaluating patients with suspected stiff-person syndrome (classical or focal forms, such as stiff-limb or stiff-trunk) and progressive encephalomyelitis with rigidity and myoclonus using spinal fluid specimens

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...

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...

HTLVI - Overview: Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus Types I and II Antibody Screen with Confirmation, Serum

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...

GALT - Overview: Galactose-1-Phosphate Uridyltransferase, Blood

Diagnosis of galactose-1-phosphate uridyltransferase deficiency, the most common cause of galactosemia Confirmation of abnormal state newborn screening results

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...

PN10X - Overview: Pain Clinic Survey 10, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine

Detecting drug use involving amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methadone, opiates, phencyclidine, and carboxy-tetrahydrocannabinol This chain-of-custody test is intended to be used in a setting where the test results...

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.

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

JCV - Overview: JC Virus Detection by In Situ Hybridization

Confirming a clinical and histopathologic diagnosis of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy

HBEL0 - Overview: Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Summary Interpretation

Incorporating and summarizing results into an overall evaluation for the HBEL1 / Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Evaluation, Blood

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