ROTA - Overview: Rotavirus Antigen, Feces
Investigation of patients with diarrhea, particularly infants, the elderly, and immunocompromised patients Investigation of nosocomial diarrhea
RBR - Overview: Retinol-Binding Protein, Random, Urine
Assessing renal tubular injury or dysfunction using random urine collections Screening for other tubular abnormalities Detecting chronic asymptomatic renal tubular dysfunction.(2)
RPRT2 - Overview: Rapid Plasma Reagin Titer, Serum
Determining the current disease status Monitoring response to therapy for syphilis This test cannot be used for testing spinal fluid specimens.
CIFA - Overview: Cutaneous Immunofluorescence Antibodies, IgA, Serum
Confirming the presence of IgA antibodies to diagnose pemphigoid, pemphigus, epidermolysis bullosa acquisita, or bullous lupus erythematosus
MHPRP - Overview: Metamycoplasma hominis, Molecular Detection, PCR, Plasma
Rapid, sensitive, and specific identification of Metamycoplasma hominis from plasma This test is not intended for medicolegal use.
WEEPC - Overview: Western Equine Encephalitis Antibody Panel, IgG and IgM, Spinal Fluid
Aiding in the diagnosis of Western equine encephalitis using spinal fluid specimens
PCPX - Overview: Phencyclidine Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine
Detection of drug abuse involving phencyclidine (street names: angel dust, hog, or angel hair) in urine specimens handled through the chain-of-custody process Chain of custody is required whenever the results of testing could be used in a...
UEBF - Overview: Urea Nitrogen, Body Fluid
Identifying the presence of urine as a cause for accumulation of fluid in a body compartment Assessing adequacy of peritoneal dialysis treatment protocols
HMNA - Overview: Heavy Metals, Nails
Detection of nonacute arsenic, mercury, and lead exposure
HEPBS - Overview: Hepatitis B Surface (HBs) Antigen Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Aiding in the identification of hepatitis B infection (carrier state)
GDCU - Overview: Gadolinium/Creatinine Ratio, Urine
Measurement of gadolinium concentration for assessing chronic exposure and monitoring effectiveness of dialysis using a random urine collection
EHRCP - Overview: Ehrlichia Antibody Panel, Serum
An adjunct in the diagnosis of infection with Anaplasma phagocytophilum or Ehrlichia chaffeensis Seroepidemiological surveys of the prevalence of the infection in certain populations
ETGSR - Overview: Ethyl Glucuronide Screen with Reflex, Random, Urine
Screening for drug abuse involving alcohol
MMAP - Overview: Methylmalonic Acid, Quantitative, Plasma
Evaluating children with signs and symptoms of methylmalonic acidemia using plasma specimens Evaluating individuals with signs and symptoms associated with a variety of causes of vitamin B12 (cobalamin) deficiency
MMAS - Overview: Methylmalonic Acid, Quantitative, Serum
Evaluating children with signs and symptoms of methylmalonic acidemia using serum specimens Evaluating individuals with signs and symptoms associated with a variety of causes of vitamin B12 (cobalamin) deficiency
ALCU - Overview: Aluminum/Creatinine Ratio, Urine
Measurement of aluminum concentration as a part of assessing for aluminum exposure
ALP - Overview: Alkaline Phosphatase, Serum
Diagnosing and monitoring treatment of liver, bone, intestinal, and parathyroid diseases
BHSF - Overview: Beta-Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, Quantitative, Spinal Fluid
Aiding in the diagnosis of brain metastases of testicular cancer or extragonadal intracerebral germ cell tumors
BHISC - Overview: Bone Histomorphometry, Gross Microscopic Exam
Undetermined metabolic bone disease in wet tissue specimens Renal osteodystrophy Osteomalacia Osteoporosis Paget disease Assessing effects of therapy Identification of some disorders of the hematopoietic system Aluminum...
C5DCU - Overview: C5-DC Acylcarnitine, Quantitative, Random, Urine
Evaluation of patients with an abnormal newborn screen showing elevations of glutarylcarnitine Diagnosis of glutaric aciduria type 1 deficiency
C4U - Overview: C4 Acylcarnitine, Quantitative, Random, Urine
Evaluation of patients with abnormal newborn screens showing elevations of iso-/butyrylcarnitine to aid in the differential diagnosis of short-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase and isobutyryl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiencies
CAURS - Overview: Candida auris Surveillance, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Detecting Candida auris from surveillance swabs This test should not be used to determine cure or to monitor response to therapy.
OXYSU - Overview: Oxycodone Screen, Random, Urine
Detection of oxycodone and oxymorphone in urine
TIBC - Overview: Total Iron Binding Capacity, Serum
Screening for chronic iron overload diseases, particularly hereditary hemochromatosis
SABP - Overview: Streptococcal Antibodies Profile, Serum
Demonstration of acute or recent streptococcal infection using both antistreptolysin O and anti-DNase B titers
CONCS - Overview: Contactin-1 IgG Cell Binding Assay, Serum
Evaluating for chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy and related demyelinating peripheral neuropathies Determining contactin-1 IgG results as a part of a profile
PDSUX - Overview: Drug Screen, Prescription/Over the Counter, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine
Qualitative detection and identification of prescription or over-the-counter drugs frequently found in drug overdose or used with a suicidal intent Providing, when possible, the identification of all drugs in the specimen This test is...
CRPCR - Overview: Carbapenem Resistance Genes, Molecular Detection, PCR, Rectal Swab
Detecting and differentiating the blaKPC, blaNDM, blaVIM, blaOXA-48, and blaIMP gene sequences associated with carbapenem intermediate or resistant results Aiding in infection control in the detection of gastrointestinal colonization of...
COXIS - Overview: Coccidioides Antibody Screen with Reflex, Serum
Detecting antibodies to Coccidioides immitis/posadasii This assay should not be used for monitoring response to therapy.
CLZ - Overview: Clozapine, Serum
Monitoring patient compliance of clozapine treatment An aid to achieving desired serum levels
CEAPC - Overview: Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA), Pancreatic Cyst Fluid
When used in conjunction with imaging studies, cytology, and other pancreatic cyst fluid tumor markers: -Distinguishing between mucinous and nonmucinous pancreatic cysts -Determining the likely type of malignant pancreatic cyst
DIG - Overview: Digoxin, Serum
Monitoring digoxin therapy
TICU - Overview: Titanium/Creatinine Ratio, Urine
Measurement of titanium concentration as part of a profile to assess exposure and elimination of titanium
CRT24 - Overview: Creatinine, 24 Hour, Urine
Urinary creatinine, in conjunction with serum creatinine, is used to calculate the creatinine clearance, a measure of renal function Normalizing urinary analytes to account for the variation in urinary concentration
MAGU - Overview: Magnesium, 24 Hour, Urine
Assessing the cause of abnormal serum magnesium concentrations using a 24-hour urine collection Determining whether nutritional magnesium loads are adequate Calculating urinary calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate supersaturation and...
CALU - Overview: Calcium, 24 Hour, Urine
Evaluation of calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate kidney stone risk, and calculation of urinary supersaturation Evaluation of bone diseases, including osteoporosis and osteomalacia
APHTS - Overview: Amphiphysin Antibody Titer Assay, Serum
Evaluating patients with recent onset of a subacute neurological disorder for which a paraneoplastic basis might be suspected, particularly if the patient has a previous history, risk factors, or family history of cancer, especially lung or...
HBELI - Overview: Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Interpretation
Interpretation for the results of hemoglobin electrophoresis Diagnosis and classification of hemoglobin disorders, including thalassemias and hemoglobin variants
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.
CTU - Overview: Creatinine, 24 Hour, Urine
Calculation of creatinine clearance, a measure of renal function, when used in conjunction with serum creatinine
IETG - Overview: Interference Evaluation Heterophile, Thyroglobulin Tumor Marker, Serum
Evaluation of suspected interference from heterophile antibodies causing a falsely elevated thyroglobulin result
NGSFX - Overview: Reanalysis of Acute Myeloid Leukemia 4- or 11- Gene Panels, Additional Genes
Comprehensive reanalysis of a larger set of genes/gene regions when a more targeted gene panel was previously performed in this laboratory Evaluation of known or suspected hematologic neoplasms, specifically of myeloid origin (eg, acute...
HBPES - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus Past Exposure Panel, Serum
Screening for past exposure to hepatitis B virus (HBV) Determining HBV infection and immunity status prior to initiating chemotherapy or other immunosuppressive agents
HCVSP - Overview: Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Antibody Screen Prenatal, Serum
Screening of pregnant women for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in primary care settings, with or without risk factors for hepatitis C This test should not be used as a screening test for hepatitis C in blood or human cells/tissue...
HBABY - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus Perinatal Exposure Follow-up Panel, Serum
Determining hepatitis B virus infection and immunity status (with or without perinatal prophylaxis) in infants born to mothers with chronic hepatitis B
ZMMLS - Overview: Antimicrobial Susceptibility, Aerobic Bacteria, Varies
Determining the in vitro susceptibility of aerobic bacteria involved in human infections
CHSBP - Overview: Chronic Hepatitis B Monitoring Profile, Serum
Evaluating and monitoring individuals with known chronic hepatitis B Monitoring hepatitis B viral infectivity after resolution of acute hepatitis B
EOSDF - Overview: Chronic Eosinophilia, Diagnostic FISH, Varies
Detecting a neoplastic clone associated with the common chromosome abnormalities seen in patients with myeloid/lymphoid neoplasms with eosinophilia and gene rearrangement (including PDGFRA, PDGFRB, FGFR1, JAK2, and ABL1). Supporting the...
DRV3 - Overview: Dilute Russell's Viper Venom Time (DRVVT) Confirmation, Plasma
Confirming the presence or absence of lupus anticoagulants (LA) Identifying LA that do not prolong the activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) Evaluating unexplained prolongation of the APTT or prothrombin time clotting tests...
NAGS - Overview: Hexosaminidase A and Total Hexosaminidase, Serum
Carrier detection and diagnosis of Tay-Sachs disease and Sandhoff disease Ruling out I-cell disease This test is not useful for pregnant females or those treated with hormonal contraception.
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