IEHCG - Overview: Interference Evaluation Heterophile, Beta-Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, Serum
Evaluating suspected interference from heterophile antibodies causing a falsely elevated human chorionic gonadotropin result This test is not to be used for pregnancy testing.
OXNP - Overview: Oxysterols, Plasma
Investigating a possible diagnosis of Niemann-Pick disease types A, B, or C using plasma specimens Monitoring of individuals with Niemann-Pick type C disease This test is not useful for the identification of carriers.
MLHPB - Overview: MLH1 Hypermethylation Analysis, Blood
As an adjunct to positive hypermethylation in tumor to distinguish between somatic and germline hypermethylation As an adjunct to negative MLH1 germline testing in cases where colon or endometrial tumor demonstrates microsatellite...
OXYWB - Overview: Oxysterols, Blood
Investigating a possible diagnosis of Niemann-Pick disease type A, B, or C using whole blood specimens Monitoring of individuals with Niemann-Pick type C disease This test is not useful for the identification of carriers.
FBEP - Overview: Pea Black-Eyed/Cow Pea (Vigna sinensis) IgE
Pea Black-Eyed/Cow Pea (Vigna sinensis) IgE
FBWME - Overview: Bayberry/Wax Myrtle (Myrica spp) IgE
Bayberry/Wax Myrtle (Myrica spp) IgE
FMME - Overview: Mahi Mahi IgE
Mahi Mahi IgE
FHACK - Overview: Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) IgE
Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) IgE
PNZN - Overview: Perphenazine, Serum or Plasma
Perphenazine, Serum or Plasma
DMC2 - Overview: Dementia, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
Investigating new onset dementia and cognitive impairment plus 1 or more of the following accompaniments using cerebrospinal fluid specimens: -Rapid onset and progression -Fluctuating course -Psychiatric accompaniments (psychosis,...
TLTE4 - Overview: Leukotriene E4, 24 Hour, Urine
Aiding in the evaluation of patients at-risk for mast cell activation syndrome (eg, systemic mastocytosis, IgE-mediated allergies, or aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease) using 24-hour urine collections
OLIGU - Overview: Oligosaccharide Screen, Random, Urine
Screening for selected oligosaccharidosis
PNTOR - Overview: Streptococcus pneumoniae IgG Antibodies, Total, with Reflex, Serum
Assessing the IgG antibody response to active immunization with nonconjugated 23-valent pneumococcal vaccines Assessing the IgG antibody response to active immunization with conjugated 13-valent, 15-valent and 20-valent pneumococcal...
PEANT - Overview: Peanut, IgE with Reflex to Peanut Components, IgE, Serum
Evaluating patients with suspected peanut allergy Evaluating patients with possible peanut cross-reactivity
CTRNA - Overview: Chlamydia trachomatis, Nucleic Acid Amplification, Varies
Detecting Chlamydia trachomatis This test is not intended for use in medico-legal applications. This test is not useful for the detection of other Chlamydia species.
FABP2 - Overview: Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis Panel II
Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis Panel II
PCDGG - Overview: Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Gene Panel, Varies
Providing a genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of primary ciliary dyskinesia Establishing a diagnosis of primary ciliary dyskinesia
TTRZ - Overview: TTR Gene, Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Establishing a molecular diagnosis for patients with amyloidosis Identifying variants within TTR known to be associated with amyloidosis, allowing for predictive testing of at-risk family members
SCN5A - Overview: Brugada Syndrome, SCN5A Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Providing a genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of Brugada syndrome Establishing a diagnosis of Brugada syndrome
Determining class I human leukocyte antigens (HLA) on specimens for those patients who have become refractory to platelet transfusions and identify potential disease associations or markers for drug hypersensitivity
SPSM - Overview: Morphology Evaluation (Special Smear), Blood
Detecting disease states or syndromes of the white blood cells, red blood cells, or platelet cell lines of a patient's peripheral blood
CRSY - Overview: Chromium, Synovial Fluid
Monitoring metallic prosthetic implant wear and local tissue destruction in failed hip arthroplasty constructs This test is not useful for assessment of potential chromium toxicity.
C8FX - Overview: C8 Complement, Functional, Serum
Diagnosis of C8 deficiency Investigation of a patient with an undetectable total hemolytic complement level
SFX - Overview: Protein S Activity, Plasma
Second-order testing for diagnosis of congenital or acquired protein S deficiency, ie, as an adjunct to initial testing based on results of protein S antigen assay (free protein S antigen, with or without total protein S antigen assay)...
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
TALDO - Overview: Polyols, Quantitative, Urine
Diagnosing deficiencies of transaldolase, transketolase, sedoheptulose, or ribose-5-phosphate isomerase
IL28Q - Overview: Interleukin 28B (IL28B) Variant (rs12979860), Varies
Predicting responsiveness of genotype 1 hepatitis C viral infections to combined pegylated-interferon and ribavirin-based therapies
GPSYP - Overview: Glucopsychosine, Plasma
Second-tier test when newborn screening results with reduced beta-glucosidase (GBA) activity are identified Diagnosis and monitoring of patients with Gaucher disease using plasma specimens Supporting a biochemical diagnosis of Gaucher...
MPS1Z - Overview: Hurler Syndrome, Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Identifying variants within the IDUA gene Confirmation of a diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidosis type I (MPS-I) Carrier testing when there is a family history of MPS- I, but disease-causing variants have not been previously identified
GBAZ - Overview: Gaucher Disease, Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Confirmation of a diagnosis of Gaucher disease Carrier screening in cases where there is a family history of Gaucher disease, but an affected individual is not available for testing or disease-causing alterations have not been identified
PBPFD - Overview: Lead Profile Occupational Exposure, Blood
Detecting lead toxicity due to occupational exposure
RLTE4 - Overview: Leukotriene E4, Random, Urine
Aiding in the evaluation of patients at-risk for mast cell activation syndrome (eg, systemic mastocytosis, IgE-mediated allergies, or aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease) using random urine collections
Aiding in the diagnosis of new cases of multiple myeloma or other plasma cell proliferative disorders using a fixed cell pellet derived from bone marrow Identifying prognostic markers based on the abnormalities found This test should...
ENC2 - Overview: Encephalopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
Evaluating new onset encephalopathy (noninfectious or metabolic) comprising confusional states, psychosis, delirium, memory loss, hallucinations, movement disorders, sensory or motor complaints, seizures, dyssomnias, ataxias, nausea,...
Confirmation of a clinical diagnosis of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) or Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) Distinguishing DMD from BMD in some cases, based on the type of deletion detected (allows for better prediction of...
WARSQ - Overview: Warfarin Response Genotype, Varies
Identifying patients who may require warfarin dosing adjustments(3,4) including: -Patients being started on a first prescription for warfarin -Patients who have previously been prescribed warfarin and have required multiple dosing...
PAVAL - Overview: Paraneoplastic, Autoantibody Evaluation, Serum
Serological evaluation of patients who present with a subacute neurological disorder of undetermined etiology, especially those with known risk factors for cancer Directing a focused search for cancer Investigating neurological symptoms...
MDS2 - Overview: Movement Disorder, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
Evaluating patients with suspected paraneoplastic or other autoimmune movement disorders including patients with ataxia, brainstem encephalitis, chorea, dyskinesias, myoclonus, and parkinsonism using serum specimens
MAC1 - Overview: Myelopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
Evaluating patients with suspected autoimmune myelopathy, myelitis, and paraneoplastic myelopathy using spinal fluid specimens
MAS1 - Overview: Myelopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
Evaluating patients with suspected autoimmune myelopathy, myelitis, and paraneoplastic myelopathy using serum specimens
LFRI - Overview: Progentec aiSLE DX Lupus Flare Risk Index, Plasma
Aiding in the assessment of risk of flare in lupus patients when used in conjunction with standard clinical assessment
PTTP - Overview: Prothrombin Time, Plasma
Screening assay to detect deficiencies of one or more coagulation factors (factors I, II, V, VII, X) Screening assay to detect coagulation inhibition Monitoring intensity of oral anticoagulant therapy when combined with INR reporting
VLCZ - Overview: Very Long Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Confirmation of a diagnosis of very long chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase (VLCAD) deficiency Carrier screening in cases where there is a family history of VLCAD deficiency, but an affected individual is not available for testing or...
RTRP2 - Overview: Tubular Reabsorption of Phosphorus, Random Urine and Serum
Assessing renal reabsorption of phosphorus in a variety of pathological conditions associated with hypophosphatemia including hypophosphatemic rickets, tumor-induced osteomalacia, and tumoral calcinosis Adjusting phosphate replacement...
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.
DENGC - Overview: Dengue Virus, Molecular Detection, PCR, Spinal Fluid
Aiding in the diagnosis of central nervous system infection caused by dengue virus
CRCOF - Overview: Chromium and Cobalt, Synovial Fluid
Monitoring metallic prosthetic implant wear and local tissue destruction in failed hip arthroplasty constructs This test is not useful for assessment of vitamin B12 activity.
PCPMC - Overview: Phencyclidine (PCP) Confirmation, Meconium
Detection of in utero to phencyclidine (PCP) exposure up to 5 months before birth
RTIC - Overview: Reticulocytes, Blood
Assessing erythropoietic bone marrow activity in anemia and other hematologic conditions
HIBSG - Overview: Haemophilus influenzae Type B Antibody, IgG, Serum
Assessing a patient's immunological (IgG) response to Haemophilus influenzae type B (HIB) vaccine Assessing immunity against HIB Aiding in the evaluation of immunodeficiency when the patient is tested pre- and post-vaccination
Week in Review: February 3 - Insights
Include: President Biden to End Covid-19 Emergencies On May 11, and Children’s Minnesota Received $3 Million Grant To Address Pediatric Health Disparities....
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Detection of (1→3)-𝝱-D-glucan as a Marker of Invasive Fungal Disease - Insights
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Elitza Theel, Ph.D., will discuss the detection of (1→3)-β-D-glucan (BDG) in serum as a biomarker for the presence of invasive fungal infections....
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Week in Review: March 3 - Insights
Today's Highlights Include: COVID-19 deaths remain low compared to previous winters, FDA authorizing first at-home combo flu/Covid test, and Rochester public schools evaluating mental health needs and services throughout the district.