FLCS - Overview: Immunoglobulin Free Light Chains, Serum
Monitoring serum from patients with monoclonal light chain diseases without a M-spike on protein electrophoresis May be useful as a diagnostic test in patients in whom there is a suspicion of primary systemic amyloidosis, light chain...
KRASP - Overview: KRAS Somatic Mutation Analysis, Tumor
Detecting molecular markers associated with response or resistance to specific cancer
SFEC - Overview: Iron and Total Iron-Binding Capacity, Serum
Screening for chronic iron overload diseases, particularly hereditary hemochromatosis Screening for iron deficiency as the cause of anemia Monitoring treatment for iron deficiency anemia This test should not be used as the primary test...
AMPIP - Overview: Amyloid Protein Identification, Paraffin, Mass Spectrometry
Definitive identification of amyloid proteins
BRAFD - Overview: BRAF V600E/V600K Somatic Mutation Analysis, Tumor
Therapy selection for patients with cancer (eg, melanomas that may respond to BRAF inhibitors, colon cancers that may not respond to EGFR inhibitors) Aiding in the diagnosis/prognosis of certain cancers (eg, hairy cell leukemia, papillary...
GUSBB - Overview: Beta-Glucuronidase, Blood Spot
Supporting the biochemical diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidosis VII (MPS VII, Sly syndrome) This test is not useful for determining carrier status for MPS VII.
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
PMET - Overview: Metanephrines, Fractionated, Free, Plasma
Screening test for presumptive diagnosis of catecholamine-secreting pheochromocytomas or paragangliomas
VZIKS - Overview: Zika Virus, PCR, Molecular Detection, Serum
Qualitative detection of Zika virus RNA in serum from individuals meeting the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention Zika virus clinical or epidemiologic criteria
11INE - Overview: Factor XI Inhibitor Evaluation, Plasma
Detection and quantitation of inhibitor to coagulation factor XI This test is not useful for the detection of a lupus-like circulating anticoagulant inhibitor, a nonspecific circulating anticoagulant, or other inhibitors that are not...
TULAB - Overview: Francisella tularensis Antibody, IgM and IgG, ELISA, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of tularemia caused by Francisella tularensis This test should not be used as a test of cure as it is not quantitative. Patients may remain seropositive for months to years following resolution of disease.
ORXNA - Overview: Orexin-A/Hypocretin-1, Spinal Fluid
Aiding in the diagnosis and differentiation of type 1 narcolepsy from other causes of hypersomnolence This assay is not intended for use as a screening test.
VHLE - Overview: VHL Gene, Erythrocytosis, Mutation Analysis, Varies
Diagnosis of suspected JAK2-negative VHL-related erythrocytosis associated with lifelong sustained increased RBC mass, elevated RBC count, hemoglobin, or hematocrit
Qualitative screening detection of human T-cell lymphotropic virus types 1 and 2 (HTLV-1/-2) specific antibodies with confirmation and differentiation between HTLV-1 and HTLV-2 infection This test should not be used as a screening or...
HEAG - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus e Antigen and Hepatitis B Virus e Antibody, Serum
Determining the presence or absence of detectable hepatitis B virus e antigen and antibody in monitoring infection status of individuals with chronic hepatitis B Determining infectivity of hepatitis B virus (HBV) carriers Monitoring...
Qualitative detection of human T-cell lymphotropic virus types I and II (HTLV-I and HTLV-II)-specific antibodies with confirmation and differentiation between HTLV-I and HTLV-II infection This test should not be used to screen blood, human...
HBNTP - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen Confirmation, Prenatal, Serum
Diagnosis of acute, recent, or chronic hepatitis B in prenatal patients This test is not useful during the "window period" of acute hepatitis B (ie, after disappearance of hepatitis B virus surface antigen [HBsAg] and prior to appearance...
HELIS - Overview: Helicobacter pylori Culture with Antimicrobial Susceptibilities, Varies
Recovery of Helicobacter pylori from gastric specimens for antimicrobial susceptibility testing of the organism (amoxicillin, clarithromycin, levofloxacin, metronidazole, rifampin, and tetracycline are routinely tested)
FGEN - Overview: Fungal Culture, Routine
Diagnosing fungal infections from specimens other than blood, skin, hair, nails, and vagina (separate tests are available for these specimen sites)
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.
FET - Overview: Iron, Liver Tissue
Diagnosis of hemochromatosis using liver tissue specimens
Providing prognostic information in patients with newly diagnosed B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia This test is not intended for use in providing prognostic information for patient with other B-cell neoplasms or hematopoietic tumors.
MHRP - Overview: Metamycoplasma hominis, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Rapid, sensitive, and specific identification of Metamycoplasma hominis from synovial fluid, genitourinary, reproductive, lower respiratory sources, pleural/chest fluid, pericardial fluid, and wound specimens This test is not intended for...
SERPZ - Overview: SERPINA1 Gene, Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Identification of causative mutations when a deficient serum level of alpha-1-antitrypsin is not explained by routine testing, such as proteotyping, genotyping, or isoelectric focusing phenotyping. Determining the specific allelic variant...
CDGN - Overview: Congenital Disorders of N-Glycosylation, Serum
Screening for N-linked congenital disorders of glycosylation Providing information on specific structural oligosaccharide abnormalities to potentially direct further genetic testing
CDIF - Overview: Clostridioides difficile Culture, Varies
Providing an isolate suitable for antimicrobial susceptibility testing
CHIKC - Overview: Chikungunya Virus, PCR, Molecular Detection, Spinal Fluid
Qualitative detection of chikungunya virus in cerebrospinal fluid after early symptom onset (ideally <7 days) This test is not recommended for screening healthy patients.
CHIKS - Overview: Chikungunya Virus, PCR, Molecular Detection, Serum
Qualitative detection of chikungunya virus in serum after early symptom onset (ideally <7 days) This test is not recommended for screening healthy patients.
Aiding in risk assessment of patients with clinical signs and symptoms consistent with development of preeclampsia with severe features This test is not intended for making a diagnosis of preeclampsia or preeclampsia with severe...
PMMIL - Overview: Phosphomannomutase and Phosphomannose Isomerase, Leukocytes
Diagnosing congenital disorders of glycosylation Ia (phosphomannomutase-2 deficiency: PMM2-CDG) and Ib (phosphomannose isomerase deficiency: MPI-CDG) as measured in leukocytes Follow-up testing for patients with an abnormal type I CDG...
TERTD - Overview: TERT Promoter Mutation Analysis, Droplet Digital PCR, Tumor
Identifying specific mutations within the TERT promoter that assist in tumor diagnosis/classification
Detection and differentiation between recent, past/resolved, or chronic hepatitis B Diagnosis of recent hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection during the "window period" when both hepatitis B surface (HBs) antigen and anti-HBs are negative...
HBC - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus Core Total Antibodies, Serum
Diagnosis of recent or past hepatitis B Determination of occult hepatitis B in otherwise healthy hepatitis B virus carriers with negative test results for hepatitis B surface (HBs) antigen, anti-HBs, anti-HB core IgM, hepatitis Be (HBe)...
HV1CD - Overview: HIV-1 and HIV-2 Antibodies for Cadaveric or Hemolyzed Specimens, Serum
Diagnosing HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 infection in cadaveric or hemolyzed serum specimens from symptomatic patients with or without risk factors for HIV infection This test is not offered as a screening or confirmatory test for blood donor...
HBCRQ - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus Core-Related Antigen, Quantitative, Serum
Monitoring of response to antiviral therapy in individuals with chronic hepatitis B who are negative for hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg), positive for hepatitis B e antibody, and undetectable or low hepatitis B virus DNA levels (eg, <500...
Detection of genotypic resistance to pyrazinamide by Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex isolates
AGAW - Overview: Alpha-Galactosidase, Leukocytes
Diagnosis of Fabry disease in male patients Verifying abnormal serum alpha-galactosidase results in male patients with a clinical presentation suggestive of Fabry disease This test is not useful for patients undergoing a work-up for a...
ARSAW - Overview: Arylsulfatase A, Leukocytes
Preferred enzymatic test for detection of arylsulfatase A deficiency This test is not suitable for carrier detection.
A1ALC - Overview: Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Proteotype S/Z, LC-MS/MS, Serum
Identification of homozygous and heterozygous S and Z proteotypes of alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency
TPPA - Overview: Syphilis Antibody, Treponema pallidum Particle Agglutination, Serum
An aid to resolve discrepant results between screening treponemal and non-treponemal assays This test is not recommended for general screening purposes for syphilis. This test should not be used to evaluate response to therapy. This test...
BRMLH - Overview: MLH1 Hypermethylation and BRAF Mutation Analysis, Tumor
An adjunct to MSI / Microsatellite Instability (MSI), Tumor and IHC / Mismatch Repair (MMR) Protein Immunohistochemistry Only, Tumor testing, when colon tumor demonstrates microsatellite instability (MSI-H) and loss of MLH1 protein...
GAES - Overview: Ganglioside Antibodies Evaluation, Serum
Supporting the diagnosis of an autoimmune neuropathy
HV1CM - Overview: HIV-1 and HIV-2 Antibody Screen for Hemolyzed Specimens, Serum
Screening cadaveric or hemolyzed serum specimens for HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 infection in nonsymptomatic patients with or without risk factors for HIV infection This test is not offered as a screening or confirmatory test for blood donor...
RRPRS - Overview: Rapid Plasma Reagin Screen with Reflex to Titer, Serum
Aid for the diagnosis of infection with Treponema pallidum Rapid plasma reagin testing following a positive treponemal antibody test This test is not useful as a screening or confirmatory test for blood donor specimens.
SCAP - Overview: Spinocerebellar Ataxia Repeat Expansion Panel, Varies
Molecular confirmation of clinically suspected spinocerebellar ataxia when a specific subtype isn't suspected
HBAB - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antibody, Qualitative/Quantitative, Serum
Identifying previous exposure to hepatitis B virus Determining adequate immunity from hepatitis B vaccination
HBCSN - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus Core Total Antibodies Screen, Serum
Diagnosis of recent or past hepatitis B Determination of occult hepatitis B in otherwise healthy hepatitis B virus carriers with negative test results for hepatitis B surface (HBs) antigen, anti-HBs, anti-hepatitis B core IgM, hepatitis...
HBCPR - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus Core Total Antibodies Prenatal, Serum
Diagnosis of recent or past hepatitis B in pregnant individuals Determination of occult hepatitis B in otherwise healthy hepatitis B virus carriers with negative test results for hepatitis B surface (HBs) antigen, anti-HBs, anti-hepatitis...
HBBSN - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antibody Screen, Qualitative/Quantitative, Serum
Identifying previous exposure to hepatitis B virus
HBABP - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antibody Prenatal, Qualitative/Quantitative, Serum
Identifying previous exposure to hepatitis B virus in pregnant individuals Determining adequate immunity from hepatitis B vaccination during pregnancy
The Region 4 Stork (R4S) Collaborative Project - Insights
describing the products and clinical tools of a laboratory quality improvement project called Region 4 Stork, or R4S....
The Region 4 Stork (R4S) Collaborative Project - Insights
describing the products and clinical tools of a laboratory quality improvement project called Region 4 Stork, or R4S....
The Region 4 Stork (R4S) Collaborative Project - Insights
describing the products and clinical tools of a laboratory quality improvement project called Region 4 Stork, or R4S....
The Region 4 Stork (R4S) Collaborative Project - Insights
describing the products and clinical tools of a laboratory quality improvement project called Region 4 Stork, or R4S....
The Region 4 Stork (R4S) Collaborative Project - Insights
describing the products and clinical tools of a laboratory quality improvement project called Region 4 Stork, or R4S....