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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...

ANAP - Overview: Anaplasma phagocytophilum (Human Granulocytic Ehrlichiosis) Antibody, Serum

As an adjunct in the diagnosis of human granulocytic ehrlichiosis (anaplasmosis) Seroepidemiological surveys of the prevalence of the infection in certain populations

ULFAT - Overview: Cryptococcus Antigen Titer, Lateral Flow Assay, Urine

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

DSS - Overview: Drug Screen, Prescription/Over the Counter, Serum

Detection and identification of prescription or over the counter drugs frequently found in drug overdose or used with a suicidal intent Qualitatively identifying drugs present in the specimen; quantification of identified drugs, when...

ANCA2 - Overview: Cytoplasmic Neutrophil Antibodies, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Panel, Serum

Measurement of antineutrophil cytoplastic 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...

CHIKM - Overview: Chikungunya IgM, Antibody, Serum

Aiding in the diagnosis of recent infection with Chikungunya virus detecting IgM antibodies in patients with recent travel to endemic areas and a compatible clinical syndrome

CA19 - Overview: Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9 (CA 19-9), Serum

As a potential adjunct for diagnosis and monitoring of pancreatic cancer Potentially differentiating patients with cholangiocarcinoma and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) from those with PSC alone

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

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

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

FDERM - Overview: Fungal Culture, Dermal

Recovery and identification of dermatophyte fungi from hair, skin, and nail infected specimens

K11CC - Overview: Kelch-Like Protein 11 Antibody, Cell Binding Assay, Spinal Fluid

Evaluating patients with paraneoplastic or autoimmune encephalitis (brainstem encephalitis or limbic encephalitis or cerebellar ataxia) using spinal fluid specimens

GALCR - Overview: Galactocerebrosidase Reflex, Leukocytes

Diagnosis of Krabbe disease as a confirmatory reflex of the six-enzyme panel Follow-up testing for evaluation of an abnormal newborn screening result for Krabbe disease This test is not recommended for carrier detection because of the...

MEVI - Overview: Methemoglobinemia Interpretation

Interpretation of the methemoglobinemia evaluation results Diagnosis of methemoglobinemia and sulfhemoglobinemia and possible hereditary (congenital) causes Differentiation of methemoglobinemia and sulfhemoglobinemia from other causes of...

MALCT - Overview: Plasmodium Percent Parasitemia Reflex, Varies

Calculating percent parasitemia, which can be used to predict prognosis and monitor response to treatment for patients with malaria

PARVG - Overview: Parvovirus B19 Antibodies, IgG, Serum

Serologic detection of recent or past parvovirus B19 infection using IgG antibodies This test is not useful as a screening procedure for the general population.

PARVM - Overview: Parvovirus B19 Antibody, IgM, Serum

Serologic detection of recent or past parvovirus B19 infection using IgM antibodies This test is not useful as a screening procedure for the general population.

ROTA - Overview: Rotavirus Antigen, Feces

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

CSP53 - Overview: TP53 Gene Somatic Mutation Pre-Analysis Cell Sorting, Varies

Determination of B-cell content and confirmation the presence of a clonal B-cell population evaluating chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients prior to TP53 variant analysis

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...

VITA - Overview: Vitamin A, Serum

Diagnosing vitamin A deficiency and toxicity Monitoring vitamin A therapy

VITAP - Overview: Vitamin A, Serum

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

ZNCU - Overview: Zinc/Creatinine Ratio, Urine

Measurement of zinc concentration as a part of identifying the cause of abnormal serum zinc concentrations using a random urine specimen

ZNUCR - Overview: Zinc/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine

Identifying the cause of abnormal serum zinc concentrations using a random urine specimen

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

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