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EGFRW - Overview: EGFR Targeted Mutation Analysis with ALK Reflex, Tumor

Identifying non-small cell lung cancers that may benefit from treatment with epidermal growth factor receptor -targeted therapies or anaplastic lymphoma kinase inhibitors

PDEIS - Overview: Phosphodiesterase 10A (PDE10A) IgG, Tissue Immunofluorescence, Serum

Detecting phosphodiesterase 10A (PDE10A)-IgG in serum specimens Evaluation of autoimmune/paraneoplastic neurological syndromes among patients presenting with movement disorders and encephalopathy

PINW - Overview: Pinworm Exam, Perianal

Detection of the eggs of Enterobius vermicularis on the skin of the perianal folds

APBTC - Overview: Adaptor Protein 3 Beta2 (AP3B2) Antibody, Tissue Immunofluorescence Titer, Spinal Fluid

The differential diagnosis of patients presenting with mixed cerebellar and sensory ataxia and myeloneuropathy Reporting an end titer result from spinal fluid specimens

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

DEXA - Overview: Dexamethasone, Serum

Confirming the presence of dexamethasone in serum Confirming the cause of secondary adrenal insufficiency This test is not useful as the sole basis for a diagnosis or treatment decisions.

AHLP - Overview: AudioloGene Hearing Loss Panel, Varies

Establishing a diagnosis of a syndromic or nonsyndromic hereditary hearing loss disorder Identifying variants within genes known to be associated with hereditary hearing loss, allowing for predictive testing of at-risk family members

NEPHP - Overview: Comprehensive Nephrology Gene Panel, Varies

Providing a genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of hereditary kidney disease Establishing a diagnosis for a variety of hereditary kidney conditions including focal segmental glomerulosclerosis,...

PMAOG - Overview: Postmortem Aortopathy Gene Panel, Tissue

Providing a comprehensive postmortem genetic evaluation in the setting of a sudden death attributed to thoracic aortic dissection or with a personal or family history suggestive of Marfan syndrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome, thoracic aortic...

MGLE - Overview: Myasthenia Gravis/Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome Evaluation, Serum

Confirming the autoimmune basis of a defect in neuromuscular transmission (eg, myasthenia gravis [MG], Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome [LEMS]) Distinguishing LEMS from autoimmune forms of MG Providing a quantitative autoantibody...

HYPTG - Overview: Hypertriglyceridemia Gene Panel, Varies

Providing a genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of hereditary forms of primary hypertriglyceridemia and related conditions.

HOLDF - Overview: Hematologic Disorders, Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH) Hold, Varies

Processing the bone marrow or peripheral blood specimen but delaying fluorescence in situ hybridization analysis while preliminary morphologic assessment is in process

IGA - Overview: Immunoglobulin A (IgA), Serum

Detection or monitoring of IgA monoclonal gammopathies and IgA-related immune deficiencies

UBKQN - Overview: BK Virus DNA Detection and Quantification, Random, Urine

Detection and serial monitoring of BK virus (BKV)-associated nephropathy in kidney transplant recipients using random urine specimens Detection and serial monitoring of BKV-associated hemorrhagic cystitis in organ transplant recipients

BNP - Overview: B-Type Natriuretic Peptide, Plasma

Aiding in the diagnosis of congestive heart failure (CHF) The role of B-type natriuretic peptide in monitoring CHF therapy is under investigation.

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

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

HSMP - Overview: Hepatosplenomegaly Panel, Plasma

As a component to the initial evaluation of a patient presenting with hepatosplenomegaly, using plasma specimens This test is not useful for the identification of carriers. This test should not be used as a monitoring tool for patients...

HPP - Overview: Pancreatic Polypeptide, Plasma

Detecting pancreatic endocrine tumors Assessing vagal nerve function after meal or sham feeding

ZNCU - Overview: Zinc/Creatinine Ratio, Urine

Measurement of zinc concentration as a part of identifying the cause of abnormal serum zinc concentrations using a random urine specimen

THEO - Overview: Theophylline, Serum

Assessing and adjusting theophylline dosage for optimal therapeutic level Assessing theophylline toxicity

VITA - Overview: Vitamin A, Serum

Diagnosing vitamin A deficiency and toxicity Monitoring vitamin A therapy

FDERM - Overview: Fungal Culture, Dermal

Recovery and identification of dermatophyte fungi from hair, skin, and nail infected specimens

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