TBSP - Overview: Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex Species Identification, PCR, Varies

Determining the species of a Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex culture isolate

T4FT4 - Overview: T4 (Thyroxine), Total and Free, Serum

Assessing thyroid function when thyroid function disorders are suspected

PCAG - Overview: Protein C Antigen, Plasma

Differentiating congenital type I protein C deficiency from type II deficiency Evaluating the significance of decreased functional protein C, especially when decreased protein C activity might be congenital rather than acquired (eg, due...

PIPU - Overview: Pipecolic Acid, Random, Urine

Differentiating between disorders of peroxisomal biogenesis (eg, Zellweger syndrome) and disorders with loss of a single peroxisomal function Detecting abnormal elevations of pipecolic acid in urine

RBPG - Overview: Rubella Antibodies, IgG, Serum

Determining immune status to the rubella virus

PRCAL - Overview: Procalcitonin, Serum

Monitoring antibiotic therapy and all-cause mortality for patients diagnosed with severe sepsis or septic shock in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or when obtained in the emergency department or other medical wards prior to ICU admission

QFEVR - Overview: Q Fever Antibody Screen with Titer Reflex, Serum

Screening for exposure to Coxiella burnetii, the causative agent of Q fever This test should not be used as a screening procedure for the general population.

PIPA - Overview: Pipecolic Acid, Serum

Differentiating between disorders of peroxisomal biogenesis (eg, Zellweger syndrome) and disorders with loss of a single peroxisomal function Detecting abnormal elevations of pipecolic acid in serum

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...

WNMC - Overview: West Nile Virus Antibody, IgM, Spinal Fluid

Aids in diagnosing central nervous system West Nile virus infections during the acute phase