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

Identifying carriers of vancomycin-resistant enterococci

SFUNG - Overview: 1,3-Beta-D-Glucan (Fungitell), Serum

Aiding in the diagnosis of invasive fungal infections caused by various fungi, including Aspergillus species, Fusarium species, Candida species, and Pneumocystis jirovecii, among others

JO1 - Overview: Jo 1 Antibodies, IgG, Serum

Evaluating patients with clinical features of idiopathic inflammatory myositis, especially those with clinical features suggestive of anti-synthetase syndrome or interstitial lung disease

NIUCR - Overview: Nickel/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine

Preferred specimen type for biomonitoring nickel exposure

SFIG - Overview: Cerebrospinal Fluid IgG Index Profile, Serum and Spinal Fluid

Aiding in the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and other central nervous system inflammatory conditions

IGG - Overview: Immunoglobulin G (IgG), Serum

Detecting or monitoring of IgG monoclonal gammopathies and immune deficiencies

HMGCR - Overview: 3-Hydroxy-3-Methylglutaryl Coenzyme-A (HMG-CoA) Reductase, Serum

Evaluating patients with suspected necrotizing autoimmune myopathy Measuring 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA reductase antibodies

AN3TS - Overview: Antineuronal Nuclear Antibody Type 3 (ANNA-3) Titer, Serum

Evaluating patients who present with a subacute neurological disorder of undetermined etiology and have risk factors for primary lung carcinoma Reporting an end titer result from serum specimens

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...

AN3TC - Overview: Antineuronal Nuclear Antibody Type 3 (ANNA-3) Titer, Spinal Fluid

Evaluating patients who present with a subacute neurological disorder of undetermined etiology and have risk factors for primary lung carcinoma Reporting an end titer result from cerebrospinal fluid specimens

AN2TC - Overview: Antineuronal Nuclear Antibody Type 2 (ANNA-2) Titer, Spinal Fluid

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...

AN1TC - Overview: Antineuronal Nuclear Antibody-Type 1 (ANNA-1) Titer, Spinal Fluid

Diagnosis of paraneoplastic autoimmune neuropathies, encephalomyeloradiculopathies, related neurologic disorders, and intestinal pseudo-obstruction/dysmotility associated with small-cell lung carcinoma Reporting an end titer result from...

MAMMX - Overview: 6-Monoacetylmorphine (6-MAM) Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Meconium

Detecting in utero heroin exposure 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 individual contributing the specimen...

23BPR - Overview: 2,3-Dinor 11 Beta-Prostaglandin F2 Alpha, Random, Urine

Screening for mast cell activation disorders including systemic mastocytosis using random urine specimens

VZIKS - Overview: Zika Virus, PCR, Molecular Detection, Serum

Qualitative detection of Zika virus RNA in serum from individuals meeting the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention Zika virus clinical or epidemiologic criteria

YERSC - Overview: Yersinia Culture, Feces

Determining whether Yersinia species may be the cause of diarrhea Reflexive testing for Yersinia species from nucleic acid amplification test-positive feces This test is generally not useful for patients hospitalized more than 3 days...

B6PRO - Overview: Vitamin B6 Profile (Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate and Pyridoxic Acid), 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 program...

WEEP - Overview: Western Equine Encephalitis Antibody, IgG and IgM, Serum

Aiding the diagnosis of Western equine encephalitis using serum specimens

WNMS - Overview: West Nile Virus Antibody, IgM, Serum

Detection of IgM antibodies in West Nile virus infections

ELASF - Overview: Pancreatic Elastase, Feces

Evaluating patients with suspected exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, with symptoms of unexplained diarrhea, constipation, steatorrhea, flatulence, weight loss, upper abdominal pain, and food intolerances Monitoring of exocrine pancreatic...

EDN - Overview: Eosinophil Derived Neurotoxin, Serum

Evaluating patients suspected to have a condition associated with eosinophilia or hypereosinophilia Evaluating patients with elevated peripheral blood eosinophil counts Managing patients with elevated eosinophil-derived neurotoxin in the...

IGAS - Overview: IgA Subclasses, Serum

Investigation of immune deficiency due to IgA2 deficiency Evaluating patients with anaphylactic transfusion reactions

SALMC - Overview: Salmonella Culture, Feces

Determining whether Salmonella species may be the cause of diarrhea Reflexive testing for Salmonella species from nucleic acid amplification test-positive feces This test is generally not useful for patients hospitalized more than 3...

RPRT3 - Overview: Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) with Reflex to Treponema pallidum Particle Agglutination, Serum

Diagnosing syphilis

HERGM - Overview: HER2, Gastric/Esophageal, Semi-Quantitative Immunohistochemistry, Manual

Determining overexpression of HER2 protein of gastric and esophageal adenocarcinoma in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue sections (with reflex to FISH testing)

PC1TS - Overview: Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Antibody Type 1 (PCA-1) Titer, Serum

Identifying female patients whose subacute cerebellar degeneration or peripheral neuropathy is due to a remote (autoimmune) effect of gynecologic or breast carcinoma Reporting an end titer result from serum specimens

AATHR - Overview: Thrombophilia Profile, Plasma and Whole Blood

Evaluating patients with thrombosis or hypercoagulability states Detecting a lupus-like anticoagulant; dysfibrinogenemia; disseminated intravascular coagulation/intravascular coagulation and fibrinolysis Detecting a deficiency of...

BABPB - Overview: Babesia species, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood

Initial screening or confirmatory testing for suspected babesiosis during the acute febrile stage of infection in patients from endemic areas, especially when Giemsa-stained peripheral blood smears do not reveal any organisms, or the...

BAPS - Overview: Bile Acid Profile, Serum

Evaluating the enterohepatic cycle consisting of the biliary system, intestine, portal circulation, and hepatocytes Supporting researchers in need of free and conjugated values of all 20 bile acid species as well as total bile acid

CTX - Overview: Beta-CrossLaps, Serum

Monitoring antiresorptive therapies (eg, bisphosphonates and hormone replacement therapy) in postmenopausal women treated for osteoporosis and individuals diagnosed with osteopenia An adjunct in the diagnosis of medical conditions...

BETV2 - Overview: BET v2 (Profilin), IgE, Serum

Evaluation of patients suspected birch pollen allergy Evaluation of patients with suspected peanut allergy Evaluation of patients with oral allergy syndrome to other pollens or plant-based foods Testing for IgE antibodies is not useful...

ASOU - Overview: Arsenic Occupational Exposure, Random, Urine

Screening test for detection of occupational exposure to arsenic in random urine specimens

ASMW - Overview: Acid Sphingomyelinase, Leukocytes

Investigation of possible diagnosis of Niemann-Pick disease types A and B This test is not recommended for carrier detection because of the wide range of enzymatic activities observed in carriers and noncarriers.

GAAW - Overview: Acid Alpha-Glucosidase, Leukocytes

Diagnosis of Pompe disease

AMPIP - Overview: Amyloid Protein Identification, Paraffin, Mass Spectrometry

Definitive identification of amyloid proteins

ADVQU - Overview: Adenovirus DNA Detection and Quantification, Plasma

Aiding in the diagnosis of disseminated adenovirus infections in at-risk individuals Measuring adenoviral load in plasma to monitor disease progression and antiviral response in individuals with disseminated infection

AL - Overview: Aluminum, Serum

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

ASCU - Overview: Arsenic/Creatinine Ratio, Urine

Screening for arsenic exposure using random urine specimens

ALPS - Overview: Alpha Beta Double-Negative T Cells for Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome, Blood

Diagnosing autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome, primarily in patients younger than 45 years

SAFB - Overview: Acid-Fast Smear for Mycobacterium, Varies

Detection of acid-fast bacilli in clinical samples

AATTA - Overview: Antithrombin Summary Interpretation

Diagnosis of antithrombin deficiency, acquired or congenital Monitoring treatment of antithrombin deficiency disorders, including infusion of antithrombin therapeutic concentrate

WAGDR - Overview: Alpha Globin Cluster Locus Deletion/Duplication, Blood

Diagnosis of alpha-thalassemia Carrier screening for individuals from high-risk populations for alpha-thalassemia This test is not useful for diagnosis or confirmation of beta-thalassemia or hemoglobinopathies.

ANA2 - Overview: Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA), Serum

Evaluating patients at-risk for antinuclear antibodies-associated systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease particularly systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjogren syndrome, and mixed connective tissue disease

RTQPC - Overview: Abnormal Prion Protein, Real-Time Quaking Induced Conversion, Spinal Fluid

Aiding in diagnosing sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease or other prion disease in patients with a rapidly progressive dementia

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

ASPAG - Overview: Aspergillus (Galactomannan) Antigen, Serum

Aiding in the diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis Assessing response to therapy

ATTI - Overview: Antithrombin Antigen, Plasma

Assessing abnormal results of the antithrombin activity assay (ATTF / Antithrombin Activity, Plasma), the recommended primary (screening) antithrombin assay Diagnosing antithrombin deficiency, acquired or congenital, in conjunction with...

ATTF - Overview: Antithrombin Activity, Plasma

Diagnosis of antithrombin deficiency, acquired or congenital Monitoring treatment of antithrombin deficiency disorders, including infusion of antithrombin therapeutic concentrate

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...

APCRV - Overview: Activated Protein C Resistance V (APCRV), Plasma

Evaluation of patients with incident or recurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE) Evaluation of individuals with a family history of VTE