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A1R - Overview: A1 Antigen Subtype, Blood

Additional proof of alloantibody specificity Assessment of solid organ transplantation donor compatibility This test is not useful for the purpose of establishing paternity.

BAIPD - Overview: Bile Acids for Peroxisomal Disorders, Serum

Biomarker for peroxisomal biogenesis disorders, such as Zellweger spectrum disorder and single enzyme defects of bile acid synthesis, including D-bifunctional protein deficiency and alpha methyl CoA racemases Monitoring patients receiving...

EPOR - Overview: Erythropoietin Receptor (EPOR) Gene, Exon 8 Sequencing, Whole Blood

Assessing EPOR in the evaluation of an individual with JAK2-negative erythrocytosis associated with lifelong sustained increased red blood cell (RBC) mass, elevated RBC count, hemoglobin, or hematocrit

HIF2A - Overview: Hypoxia-Inducible Factor Alpha (EPAS1/HIF2A) Gene, Exons 9 and 12 Sequencing, Whole Blood

Assessing HIF2A/EPAS1 in the evaluation of an individual with JAK2-negative erythrocytosis associated with lifelong sustained increased red blood cell (RBC) mass, elevated RBC count, hemoglobin, or hematocrit

HBA1C - Overview: Hemoglobin A1c, Blood

Evaluating the long-term control of blood glucose concentrations in patients with diabetes Diagnosing diabetes Identifying patients at increased risk for diabetes (prediabetes) This assay is not useful in determining day-to-day glucose...

OPATX - Overview: Opiates Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine

Detection and quantification of codeine, hydrocodone, oxycodone, morphine, hydromorphone, oxymorphone, noroxycodone, noroxymorphone, norhydrocodone, dihydrocodeine, and naloxone in urine Chain of custody is required whenever the results of...

PSPTG - Overview: Phosphatidylserine/Prothrombin Antibody, IgG, Serum

Detecting IgG antibodies against phosphatidylserine/prothrombin complex in patients with strong suspicion of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) who are negative for the APS criteria laboratory tests (lupus anticoagulant, IgG and IgM...

PHD2 - Overview: Prolyl Hydroxylase Domain-2 (PHD2/EGLN1) Gene Sequencing, Whole Blood

Assessing PHD2/EGLN1 in the evaluation of an individual with JAK2-negative erythrocytosis associated with lifelong sustained increased red blood cell (RBC) mass, elevated RBC count, hemoglobin, or hematocrit

MYCO - Overview: Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibodies, IgG and IgM, Serum

Screening for recent or past exposure to Mycoplasma pneumoniae This test should not be used as a screening procedure for the general population.

TPMT3 - Overview: Thiopurine Methyltransferase Activity Profile, Erythrocytes

Detection of individuals with low thiopurine methyltransferase (TPMT) activity who are at risk for excessive myelosuppression or severe hematopoietic toxicity when taking thiopurine drugs Detection of individuals with hyperactive TPMT...

GNPRS - Overview: Protein S Deficiency, PROS1 Gene, Next-Generation Sequencing, Varies

Evaluating protein S deficiency in patients with a personal or family history suggestive of this hereditary thrombophilia Confirming a diagnosis of autosomal dominant protein S deficiency with the identification of a known or suspected...

EPPAN - Overview: Comprehensive Epilepsy With or Without Encephalopathy Gene Panel, Varies

Establishing a diagnosis of an epilepsy or seizure disorder associated with known causal genes Identifying disease-causing variants within genes known to be associated with inherited epilepsy or seizure disorders, allowing for predictive...

B190R - Overview: BCR/ABL1, p190, mRNA Detection, Reverse Transcription-PCR (RT-PCR), Quantitative, Reflex, Varies

Diagnostic workup of patients with a high probability of BCR-ABL1-positive hematopoietic neoplasms, particularly acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-lymphoblastic leukemia), to provide a pretreatment quantitative level of BCR-ABL1 mRNA...

MMLNS - Overview: Antimicrobial Susceptibility, Nocardia species and other Aerobic Actinomycetes, Varies

Determining the resistance of species of Nocardia and other aerobic actinomycetes to antimicrobial agents. This test is not useful for determining resistance of aerobic actinomycetes species of the following genera: Actinoallomurus,...

WASQR - Overview: Alpha-Globin Gene Sequencing, Blood

Testing for nondeletional alpha thalassemia in a symptomatic individual Follow-up testing to an abnormal hemoglobin electrophoresis that identified an alpha-globin chain variant Evaluating for nondeletional alpha thalassemias in an...

ACMFS - Overview: Acetylcholine Receptor Modulating Antibody, Flow Cytometry Assay, Serum

Diagnosis for autoimmune myasthenia gravis (MG) in adults and children Distinguishing autoimmune from congenital MG in adults and children or other acquired forms of neuromuscular junction transmission disorders. This test is a...

ULFA - Overview: Cryptococcus Antigen Screen, Lateral Flow Assay, Random, Urine

Aiding in the diagnosis of infection with Cryptococcus neoformans or Cryptococcus gattii This test should not be used as a test of cure. This test should not be used as a screening procedure for the general population.

CIFA - Overview: Cutaneous Immunofluorescence Antibodies, IgA, Serum

Confirming the presence of IgA antibodies to diagnose pemphigoid, pemphigus, epidermolysis bullosa acquisita, or bullous lupus erythematosus

C1ES - Overview: C1 Esterase Inhibitor Antigen, Serum

Diagnosis of hereditary angioedema Monitoring levels of C1 esterase inhibitor in response to therapy

COBRU - Overview: Cobalt/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine

Detecting cobalt exposure in a random urine collection Monitoring metallic prosthetic implant wear This test is not useful for assessment of vitamin B12 activity.

HCQ - Overview: Hydroxychloroquine, Serum

Monitoring serum hydroxychloroquine concentrations, assessing compliance, and adjusting dosage in patients

LDLD - Overview: Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) Cholesterol, Beta-Quantification, Serum

Evaluation of cardiovascular risk Verification of estimated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in patients with hypertriglyceridemia or extremely low LDL-C Diagnosis of familial hypobetalipoproteinemia and abetalipoproteinemia

IGE - Overview: Immunoglobulin E (IgE), Serum

Evaluating patients with suspected diseases associated with elevations in total immunoglobulin E (IgE), including allergic disease, primary immunodeficiencies, infections, malignancies, or other inflammatory diseases Diagnostic evaluation...

PBLI - Overview: Plasma Cell Assessment, Blood

Detecting peripheral blood involvement by plasma cell proliferative disorders Establishing the diagnosis of and determining prognosis for plasma cell proliferative disorders

PBGU - Overview: Porphobilinogen, Quantitative, Random, Urine

First-order test for evaluating a suspected acute porphyria: acute intermittent porphyria, hereditary coproporphyria, and variegate porphyria

SABP - Overview: Streptococcal Antibodies Profile, Serum

Demonstration of acute or recent streptococcal infection using both antistreptolysin O and anti-DNase B titers

SGSU - Overview: Synthetic Glucocorticoid Screen, Random, Urine

Confirming the presence of the listed synthetic glucocorticoids Confirming the cause of secondary adrenal insufficiency

APHTC - Overview: Amphiphysin Antibody Titer Assay, Spinal Fluid

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...

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...

VITB3 - Overview: Vitamin B3 and Metabolites, Plasma

Assisting in the diagnosis of suspected vitamin B3 deficiency or toxicity May be useful in determining response to therapy

ROMA2 - Overview: Risk Score, if Postmenopausal, Serum

Calculating risk assessment for finding an ovarian malignancy during surgery in postmenopausal women who present with an adnexal mass

ASUOE - Overview: Arsenic Occupational Exposure, with Reflex, Random, Urine

Preferred screening test for detection of occupational exposure to arsenic in random urine specimens

MMLSA - Overview: Antimicrobial Susceptibility, Anaerobic Bacteria, Minimal Inhibitory Concentration, Varies

Determining the in vitro susceptibility on isolates of anaerobic bacteria involved in human infections Directing antimicrobial therapy for anaerobic bacterial infections

BTK - Overview: Bruton Tyrosine Kinase, Protein Expression, Flow Cytometry, Blood

Preliminary screening for X-linked agammaglobulinemia, primarily in male patients (<65 years) or female carriers (child-bearing age: <45 years)

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