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ROTA - Overview: Rotavirus Antigen, Feces

Investigation of patients with diarrhea, particularly infants, the elderly, and immunocompromised patients Investigation of nosocomial diarrhea

RPRT2 - Overview: Rapid Plasma Reagin Titer, Serum

Determining the current disease status Monitoring response to therapy for syphilis This test cannot be used for testing spinal fluid specimens.

URPRP - Overview: Ureaplasma species, Molecular Detection, PCR, Plasma

Rapid, sensitive, and specific identification of Ureaplasma urealyticum and Ureaplasma parvum from plasma This test is not intended for medicolegal use.

URBRP - Overview: Ureaplasma species, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood

Rapid, sensitive, and specific identification of Ureaplasma urealyticum and Ureaplasma parvum from whole blood This test is not intended for medicolegal use.

HYPOG - Overview: Hypoglycemic Agent Screen, Serum

Evaluation of suspected insulinoma characterized by hypoglycemia and increased serum insulin concentration Detecting drugs that stimulate insulin secretion Drugs detected by this procedure are: -The first-generation sulfonylureas:...

GFATC - Overview: Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein Alpha Subunit Antibody, Immunofluorescence Titer Assay, Spinal Fluid

Reporting an end titer result in spinal fluid specimens Distinguishing, in spinal fluid, autoimmune GFAP astrocytopathy from infectious meningoencephalitis and idiopathic inflammatory central nervous system (CNS) disorders such as multiple...

GFATS - Overview: Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein Alpha Subunit Antibody, Immunofluorescence Titer Assay, Serum

Reporting an end titer result in serum specimens Distinguishing autoimmune glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) astrocytopathy from infectious meningoencephalitis and idiopathic inflammatory central nervous system (CNS) disorders such as...

ALPI - Overview: Alkaline Phosphatase Isoenzymes, Serum

Aid in the diagnosis and treatment of liver, bone, intestinal, and parathyroid diseases Determining the tissue source of increased alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity in serum Differentiating between liver and bone sources of elevated...

ABIDR - Overview: Antibody Identification, Blood and Serum

Assessing positive pretransfusion antibody screens, transfusion reactions, hemolytic disease of the newborn, and autoimmune hemolytic anemias This test is not useful for monitoring the efficacy of Rh-immune globulin administration. This...

C5AG - Overview: C5 Complement, Antigen, Serum

Diagnosis of C5 deficiency Investigation of a patient with an absent total complement (CH50) level

CSMRT - Overview: mSMART Plasma Cell Proliferative Disorder, Pre-Analysis Cell Sorting, Bone Marrow

Risk stratification of patients with multiple myeloma, which can assist in determining treatment and management decisions Sorting plasma cells for fluorescence in situ hybridization analysis Risk stratification of patients with newly...

SCERA - Overview: Saccharomyces cerevisiae Antibody, IgA, Serum

Measuring IgA anti-Saccharomyces cerevisiae antibodies as a part of a profile to aid in distinguishing between ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease in patients for whom the specific diagnosis is unclear based on endoscopic, pathologic, and...

SCERG - Overview: Saccharomyces cerevisiae Antibody, IgG, Serum

Measuring IgG anti-Saccharomyces cerevisiae antibodies as a part of a profile to aid in distinguishing between ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease in patients for whom the specific diagnosis is unclear based on endoscopic, pathologic, and...

CEAPT - Overview: Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA), Peritoneal Fluid

An adjunct to cytology to differentiate between malignancy-related and benign causes of ascites formation

CRSY - Overview: Chromium, Synovial Fluid

Monitoring metallic prosthetic implant wear and local tissue destruction in failed hip arthroplasty constructs This test is not useful for assessment of potential chromium toxicity.

199PC - Overview: Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9 (CA 19-9), Pancreatic Cyst Fluid

As an adjunct in the assessment of pancreatic cysts, when used in conjunction with carcinoembryonic antigen, amylase, imaging studies and cytology

CEAPC - Overview: Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA), Pancreatic Cyst Fluid

When used in conjunction with imaging studies, cytology, and other pancreatic cyst fluid tumor markers: -Distinguishing between mucinous and nonmucinous pancreatic cysts -Determining the likely type of malignant pancreatic cyst

EDN - Overview: Eosinophil Derived Neurotoxin, Serum

Evaluating patients suspected to have a condition associated with eosinophilia or hypereosinophilia Evaluating patients with elevated peripheral blood eosinophil counts Managing patients with elevated eosinophil-derived neurotoxin in the...

VITAP - Overview: Vitamin A, Serum

Diagnosing vitamin A deficiency and toxicity as a part of a profile Monitoring vitamin A therapy

CA25 - Overview: Cancer Antigen 125 (CA 125), Serum

Evaluating individuals' response to ovarian cancer therapy Predicting recurrent ovarian cancer This test is not useful for cancer detection screening in the normal population.

RFSGS - Overview: Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) and Nephrotic Syndrome Gene Panel, Varies

Providing a genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history of steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS) Establishing a diagnosis of hereditary SRNS Guiding treatment decisions in individuals with nephrotic syndrome

PQNRU - Overview: Porphyrins, Quantitative, Random, Urine

Preferred test to begin assessment for congenital erythropoietic porphyria and porphyria cutanea tarda and during symptomatic periods for acute intermittent porphyria, hereditary coproporphyria, and variegate porphyria when specimen...

VZIKM - Overview: Zika Virus, IgM Antibody Capture ELISA, Serum

Screening for the presence of IgM-class antibodies to Zika virus This test is not intended for medical-legal use. This test is not recommended for asymptomatic couples attempting conception.

SHBG1 - Overview: Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin, Serum

Diagnosis and follow-up of women with signs or symptoms of androgen excess (eg, polycystic ovarian syndrome and idiopathic hirsutism) An adjunct in monitoring sex-steroid and antiandrogen therapy An adjunct in the diagnosis of disorders...

PRL - Overview: Prolactin, Serum

Aiding in evaluation of pituitary tumors, amenorrhea, galactorrhea, infertility, and hypogonadism Monitoring therapy of prolactin-producing tumors

PPFE - Overview: Protoporphyrins, Fractionation, Whole Blood

Evaluating patients with possible diagnoses of erythropoietic protoporphyria or X-linked dominant protoporphyria Establishing a biochemical diagnosis of erythropoietic protoporphyria and X-linked dominant protoporphyria

VWFMP - Overview: von Willebrand Factor Multimer Analysis, Plasma

As a reflex component of several coagulation consultation unit codes, when indicated When results of complementary laboratory tests are abnormally low or discordant (eg, F8A / Coagulation Factor VIII Activity Assay, Plasma; VWACT / von...

RPRT1 - Overview: Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) Screen with Reflex to Titer, Serum

Determining the current disease status Monitoring response to therapy for syphilis Aid to diagnose congenital syphilis This test cannot be used for testing spinal fluid specimens. This test is not intended for medical-legal use.

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.

UPGC - Overview: Uroporphyrinogen III Synthase (Co-Synthase), Erythrocytes

Diagnosis of congenital erythropoietic porphyria This test is not useful for diagnosis of acute intermittent porphyria (AIP).

AFPA - Overview: Alpha-Fetoprotein, Amniotic Fluid

Screening for open neural tube defects or other fetal abnormalities Follow-up testing for patients with elevated serum alpha-fetoprotein results or in conjunction with cytogenetic testing

BAFS - Overview: Bile Acids, Fractionated and Total, Serum

Measuring tauro- and glycol-conjugated and unconjugated bile acid constituents in serum specimens Monitoring patients receiving bile acid therapy, such as cholic acid, deoxycholic acid, or ursodeoxycholic acid Aiding in the evaluation of...

FBILM - Overview: Biliary Tract Malignancy-Cytology, FISH, Varies

Assessing bile duct brushing or hepatobiliary brushing specimens for bile tract malignancy

BAP - Overview: Bone Alkaline Phosphatase, Serum

Diagnosis and assessment of severity of metabolic bone disease including Paget disease, osteomalacia, and other states of high bone turnover Monitoring efficacy of antiresorptive therapies including postmenopausal osteoporosis treatment...

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