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TLYME - Overview: Lyme IgM and IgG, Whole Cell Sonicate, ELISA, Serum

Supplemental testing for samples with positive or equivocal first-tier test results for antibodies to Lyme disease causing Borrelia species This test should not be used as a screening procedure for the general population.

ALAD - Overview: Aminolevulinic Acid Dehydratase, Whole Blood

Preferred confirmation test for the diagnosis of aminolevulinic acid dehydratase deficiency porphyria This test is not useful for detecting lead intoxication.

BILEA - Overview: Bile Acids, Total, Serum

An aid in the evaluation of liver function Evaluation of liver function changes before the formation of more advanced clinical signs of illness such as icterus An aid in the determination of hepatic dysfunction as a result of chemical and...

CHRTI - Overview: Chromosome Analysis, Skin Biopsy

Diagnosis of mosaic congenital chromosome abnormalities, including mosaic aneuploidy and mosaic structural abnormalities Subsequent chromosome analysis when results from peripheral blood are inconclusive

MECPI - Overview: Methicillin Resistance Gene, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies

Detecting mecA in staphylococcal bacterial isolates Evaluating treatment options when oxacillin or cefoxitin breakpoints are unavailable (eg, certain Staphylococcus species other than Staphylococcus aureus) Predicting antimicrobial...

IGM - Overview: Immunoglobulin M (IgM), Serum

Detecting or monitoring of IgM monoclonal gammopathies and IgM-related immune deficiencies

NMH1D - Overview: N-Methylhistamine, 24 Hour, Urine

Screening for and monitoring of mastocytosis and disorders of systemic mast-cell activation, such as anaphylaxis and other forms of severe systemic allergic reactions as a part of a profile Monitoring therapeutic progress in conditions...

NMHR1 - Overview: N-Methylhistamine, Random, Urine

Screening for and monitoring of mastocytosis and disorders of systemic mast-cell activation, such as anaphylaxis and other forms of severe systemic allergic reactions as a part of a random urine collection profile Monitoring therapeutic...

MPO - Overview: Myeloperoxidase Antibodies, IgG, Serum

Evaluating patients with clinical features anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody associated vasculitis, specifically granulomatosis with polyangiitis, microscopic polyangiitis (MPA), and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis...

OPE - Overview: Ova and Parasite, Travel History or Immunocompromised, Feces

Detecting and identifying parasitic protozoa and eggs and larvae of parasitic helminths in stool specimens

TDP - Overview: Thiamine (Vitamin B1), Whole Blood

Assessment of thiamine deficiency Measuring thiamine levels in patients with behavioral changes, eye signs, gait disturbances, delirium, and encephalopathy; or in patients with questionable nutritional status, especially those who appear...

SHIGC - Overview: Shigella Culture, Feces

Determining whether Shigella species may be the cause of diarrhea Reflexive testing for Shigella species from nucleic acid amplification test-positive stool This test is generally not useful for patients hospitalized more than 3 days...

PEWE - Overview: Porphyrins Evaluation, Washed Erythrocytes

Preferred test for analysis of erythrocyte porphyrins Establishing a biochemical diagnosis of erythropoietic protoporphyria, and X-linked dominant protoporphyria

RAPAN - Overview: Rheumatoid Arthritis Panel, Serum

Evaluating patients suspected of having rheumatoid arthritis (RA) Differentiating RA from other inflammatory arthritis or connective tissue diseases Diagnosis and stratification of rheumatoid arthritis

CAFF - Overview: Caffeine, Serum

Monitoring caffeine therapy in neonates Assessing caffeine toxicity in neonates

BARBU - Overview: Barbiturates Confirmation, Random, Urine

Detecting drug abuse involving barbiturates such as amobarbital, butalbital, pentobarbital, phenobarbital, and secobarbital

QUIN - Overview: Quinidine, Serum

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

TPSF - Overview: Protein, Total, Spinal Fluid

Detecting disruptions of the blood-brain barrier or intrathecal synthesis of immunoglobulins

TAPEN - Overview: Tapentadol and Metabolite, Random, Urine

Monitoring of compliance utilizing tapentadol Detection and confirmation of the illicit use of tapentadol This test is not intended for use in employment-related testing.

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.

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...

LYME - Overview: Lyme Disease Serology, Serum

Diagnosing Lyme disease This test should not be used as a screening procedure for the general population. This test should not be used for treatment monitoring.

PR3 - Overview: Proteinase 3 Antibodies, IgG, Serum

Evaluating patients with clinical features of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis, specifically granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), microscopic polyangiitis, and eosinophilic granulomatosis with...

SCOVT - Overview: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), RNA Detection, ddPCR, Tissue

Detection of severe respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causative agent of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue

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

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

COL7 - Overview: Anti-Collagen type VII, IgG Antibodies, Serum

Initial screening test in the diagnosis of epidermolysis bullosa acquisita and other immunobullous diseases mediated by collagen VII

APBCC - Overview: Adaptor Protein 3 Beta2 (AP3B2) Antibody, Cell-Binding Assay, Spinal Fluid

The differential diagnosis of patients presenting with mixed cerebellar and sensory ataxia and myeloneuropathy Evaluating AP3B2 (adaptor protein 3 beta2)-IgG by cell-binding assay using spinal fluid specimens

SASP - Overview: Aspergillus fumigatus, IgG Antibodies, Serum

Evaluation of patients suspected of having hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) induced by exposure to Aspergillus fumigatus Evaluation of patients suspected of having HP who have documented environmental exposures to high-humidity...

CEASF - Overview: Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA), Spinal Fluid

Detecting meningeal carcinomatosis and intradural or extradural infiltration Differentiating brain parenchymal metastasis from adenocarcinoma or squamous-cell carcinoma

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.

CL_F - Overview: Chloride, Feces

Workup of cases of chronic diarrhea Evaluation of suspected chloridorrhea

CIFST - Overview: Cutaneous Immunofluorescence Antibodies Titer, IgG, Serum

Confirmation of positive IgG anti-cell surface (CS) and anti-basement membrane zone (BMZ) antibodies.

F8IS - Overview: Coagulation Factor VIII Inhibitor Screen, Plasma

Detecting the presence of a specific factor inhibitor directed against coagulation factor VIII

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