ACRN - Overview: Acylcarnitines, Quantitative, Plasma
Diagnosis of fatty acid oxidation disorders and several organic acidurias using plasma specimens Evaluating treatment during follow-up of patients with fatty acid beta-oxidation disorders and several organic acidurias
TOBPA - Overview: Tobramycin, Peak, Serum
Monitoring adequacy of serum concentration during tobramycin therapy
RISA - Overview: Risankizumab, Serum
Assessing the response to risankizumab therapy Assessing the need for dose escalation Evaluating potential changes or discontinuation of therapy Monitoring patients who need to be above a certain risankizumab concentration to improve the...
FFCAH - Overview: Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) Pediatric Profile 6, Comprehensive Screen
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) Pediatric Profile 6, Comprehensive Screen
VEDOL - Overview: Vedolizumab Quantitation with Reflex to Antibodies, Serum
Assessing the response to therapy with vedolizumab An aid to achieving desired trough serum concentration of vedolizumab
CCFR - Overview: Cortisol/Cortisone, Free, Random, Urine
Investigating suspected Cushing syndrome (hypercortisolism), when a 24-hour collection is prohibitive (ie, pediatric patients). Assisting in diagnosing acquired or inherited abnormalities of 11-beta-hydroxy steroid dehydrogenase (cortisol...
SSAB - Overview: SS-A and SS-B Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Evaluating patients with signs and symptoms of a connective tissue disease in whom the test for antinuclear antibodies is positive, especially those with signs and symptoms consistent with Sjogren syndrome or lupus erythematosus This test...
PA - Overview: Procainamide and N-Acetylprocainamide, Serum
Monitoring therapy with procainamide Assessing compliance Evaluating procainamide toxicity
2HGA - Overview: 2-Hydroxyglutaric Acid Chiral Analysis, Quantitative, Random, Urine
Determining type of 2-hydroxyglutaric aciduria by chiral analysis of urine
METAF - Overview: Metanephrines, Fractionated, 24 Hour, Urine
A first- and second-order screening test for the presumptive diagnosis of catecholamine-secreting pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas Confirming positive plasma metanephrine results
CLLMF - Overview: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Specified FISH, Varies
Detecting recurrent common chromosome abnormalities in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) Distinguishing patients with 11;14 translocations who have the leukemic phase of mantle cell lymphoma from patients who have CLL...
KRASP - Overview: KRAS Somatic Mutation Analysis, Tumor
Detecting molecular markers associated with response or resistance to specific cancer
GGT - Overview: Gamma-Glutamyltransferase (GGT), Serum
Diagnosing and monitoring hepatobiliary disease, it is currently the most sensitive enzymatic indicator of liver disease Ascertaining whether observed elevations of alkaline phosphatase are due to skeletal disease (normal...
GENPA - Overview: Gentamicin, Peak, Serum
Monitoring adequacy of drug clearance during gentamicin therapy
KRASW - Overview: KRAS Somatic Mutation Analysis, Peritoneal Fluid
Staging of the pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma(1)
CSP53 - Overview: TP53 Gene Somatic Mutation Pre-Analysis Cell Sorting, Varies
Determination of B-cell content and confirmation the presence of a clonal B-cell population evaluating chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients prior to TP53 variant analysis
FIBRO - Overview: FibroTest-ActiTest, Serum
Evaluating hepatic fibrosis in chronic hepatitis C patients Diagnosing fibrosis in carriers of chronic hepatitis B virus Evaluating hepatic fibrosis in co-infected HIV carriers Providing access to new-generation non-interferon...
AMH1 - Overview: Antimullerian Hormone, Serum
Assessing ovarian status, including ovarian reserve and responsiveness, as part of an evaluation for infertility and assisted reproduction protocols Assessment of menopausal status, including premature ovarian failure Evaluation of...
LFACX - Overview: Cryptococcus Antigen with Reflex, Spinal Fluid
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 performed as a screening procedure for the general population.
CLFA - Overview: Cryptococcus Antigen Screen with Titer, Spinal Fluid
Aiding in the diagnosis of cryptococcosis This test should not be performed as a screening procedure for the general population. This test should not be used as a test of cure or to guide treatment decisions.
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...
CA25 - Overview: Cancer Antigen 125 (CA 125), Serum
Evaluating individuals' response to ovarian cancer therapy Predicting recurrent ovarian cancer This test is not useful for cancer detection screening in the normal population.
ACC - Overview: Adrenal Mass Panel, 24 Hour, Urine
Aiding in assessing malignancy in adrenal masses May aid in improving diagnostic and prognostic prediction and dissect disease mechanisms for the following applications: -Diagnostic assessment and follow up of adrenal cortical...
META3 - Overview: Metanephrines with 3-Methoxytyramine, 24 Hour, Urine
A first- and second-tier screening test for the presumptive diagnosis of catecholamine-secreting pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas
HEMP - Overview: Hereditary Erythrocytosis Mutations, Whole Blood
Definitive evaluation of an individual with JAK2-negative erythrocytosis associated with lifelong sustained increased red blood cell (RBC) mass, elevated RBC count, hemoglobin, or hematocrit This test is not intended for prenatal...
AAQP - Overview: Amino Acids, Quantitative, Plasma
Evaluating patients with possible inborn errors of metabolism using plasma specimens May aid in evaluation of endocrine disorders, liver diseases, muscle diseases, neoplastic diseases, neurological disorders, nutritional disturbances,...
CILPF - Overview: Congenital Infantile Leukemia, FISH, Tissue
Detecting a neoplastic clone associated with the common chromosome abnormalities and classic rearrangements seen in infant patients with leukemia using tissue specimens
PCHE1 - Overview: Pseudocholinesterase, Total, Serum
Monitoring exposure to organophosphorus insecticides and herbicides Monitoring patients with liver disease, particularly those undergoing liver transplantation Identifying patients who are homozygous or heterozygous for an atypical gene...
IGAS - Overview: IgA Subclasses, Serum
Investigation of immune deficiency due to IgA2 deficiency Evaluating patients with anaphylactic transfusion reactions
CATN - Overview: Calcitonin, Serum
Aids in the diagnosis and follow-up of medullary thyroid carcinoma Aids in the evaluation of multiple endocrine neoplasia type II and familial medullary thyroid carcinoma This test is not useful for evaluating calcium metabolic...
CERAM - Overview: MI-Heart Ceramides, Plasma
Evaluating the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events within the next 1 to 5 years
FBIOT - Overview: Vitamin B7, H (Biotin)
Vitamin B7, H (Biotin)
FGHTP - Overview: Ghrelin Total (Plasma)
Ghrelin Total (Plasma)
BUN - Overview: Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Serum
Screening test for evaluation of kidney function
Detection of acute hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection before the appearance of HCV antibodies in serum (ie, <2 months from exposure) Detection and confirmation of chronic HCV infection Quantification of HCV RNA in serum of patients with...
METRN - Overview: Metanephrines, Fractionated, Random, Urine
A second-order screening test for the presumptive diagnosis of pheochromocytoma in patients with non-episodic hypertension Confirming positive plasma metanephrine results in patients with non-episodic hypertension
PERAM - Overview: Perampanel, Serum
Monitoring serum concentration of perampanel, in specific clinical conditions (ie, severe kidney impairment, mild to moderate hepatic impairment, and end-stage kidney disease) Assessing compliance Assessing potential toxicity
NSFIB - Overview: Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)-FibroTest, Serum and Plasma
Diagnosis and the follow-up of liver fibrosis, steatosis, and inflammation Estimating hepatic fibrosis Assessing inflammation for metabolic diseases Assessing severity of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) in patients with...
TRCHG - Overview: ToRCH Profile IgG, Serum
Determining immune status of individuals to the rubella virus following vaccination or prior exposure Indicating past or recent infection with Toxoplasma gondii, cytomegalovirus, or herpes simplex virus (HSV) Distinguishing between...
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...
CTXBS - Overview: Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis, Blood Spot
Evaluating patients with a clinical suspicion of cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX) using dried blood spot specimens Monitoring individuals with CTX on chenodeoxycholic acid (CDCA) therapy This test is not useful for the...
CTXP - Overview: Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis, Plasma
Evaluating patients with a clinical suspicion of cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX) using plasma specimens Monitoring of individuals with CTX on chenodeoxycholic acid (CDCA) therapy This test is not useful for the identification of...
ESR1T - Overview: ESR1 Mutation Analysis, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor
Assisting in the clinical management of patients with metastatic breast cancer by identifying tumors with evolving resistance to endocrine therapy Stratifying prognosis of metastatic breast cancer
SLL - Overview: Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma, FISH, Tissue
Recurrent common chromosome abnormalities in patients with small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) Distinguishing patients with 11;14 translocations who have mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) from patients who have SLL Detecting patients with atypical...
CRDPU - Overview: Creatine Disorders Panel, Random, Urine
Evaluating patients with a clinical suspicion of arginine:glycine amidinotransferase deficiency, guanidinoacetate methyltransferase deficiency, and creatine transporter deficiency
TPIC - Overview: Triosephosphate Isomerase Enzyme Activity, Blood
Evaluating individuals with chronic nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia Evaluating individuals with early onset neurologic impairment Genetic counseling for families with triosephosphate isomerase deficiency
PSYQP - Overview: Psychotropic Pharmacogenomics Gene Panel, Varies
Individualizing selection and dosage of medications prescribed for treatment of depression and other psychiatric disorders based on genetic variation Identifying genetic variation in genes known to be associated with response and/or risk...
PGXQP - Overview: Focused Pharmacogenomics Panel, Varies
Preemptive or reactive genotyping of patients for pharmacogenomic purposes Providing an assessment for genes with strong drug-gene associations
GCRNA - Overview: Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Nucleic Acid Amplification, Varies
Detecting Neisseria gonorrhoeae This test is not intended for use in medico-legal applications.
Establishing laboratory evidence of disseminated intravascular coagulation
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Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: March 12 - Insights
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