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NICOU - Overview: Nicotine and Metabolites, Random, Urine

Monitoring tobacco use Monitoring patients on nicotine-replacement therapy for concurrent use of tobacco products

WHIPB - Overview: Tropheryma whipplei, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood

Aiding in the diagnosis of Whipple disease, especially for identifying inconclusive or suspicious cases, using whole blood specimens

THIO - Overview: Thiopurine Metabolites, Whole Blood

Aids physicians in dose adjustments, minimizing dose-dependent toxicity, and monitoring compliance of thiopurine drug therapy

PFCEA - Overview: Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA), Pleural Fluid

An adjuvant to cytology and imaging studies to differentiate between nonmalignant and malignant causes of pleural effusions

BRAFB - Overview: Cell-Free DNA BRAF V600, Blood

An alternative to invasive tissue biopsies for the determination of BRAF V600E and V600K alterations Identification of patients with cancer who are most likely to benefit from targeted therapies This test is not intended for serial...

COSY - Overview: Cobalt, Synovial Fluid

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

T790M - Overview: Cell-Free DNA EGFR T790M Mutation Analysis, Blood

Determination of EGFR T790M mutation status in blood specimens as an alternative to invasive tissue biopsies Identification of patients with non-small cell lung cancer who harbor a T790M mutation and may benefit from specific EGFR-targeted...

DCP - Overview: Des-Gamma-Carboxy Prothrombin, Serum

Risk assessment of patients with chronic liver disease for development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) Aiding in the monitoring of HCC patients post therapy if the des-gamma-carboxy prothrombin level was elevated prior to therapy

COU - Overview: Cobalt, 24 Hour, Urine

Detecting cobalt exposure Monitoring metallic prosthetic implant wear This test is not useful to assess vitamin B12 activity.

EMAIG - Overview: Endomysial Antibodies, IgG, Serum

Analysis of IgG-endomysial antibodies for the diagnosis of dermatitis herpetiformis and celiac disease Monitoring adherence to gluten-free diet in patients with dermatitis herpetiformis and celiac disease

FB12 - Overview: Vitamin B12 and Folate, Serum

Investigation of macrocytic anemia Workup of deficiencies seen in megaloblastic anemias Investigation of suspected folate deficiency

RAVU - Overview: Ravulizumab, Serum

Assessing the response to ravulizumab therapy Assessing the need for dose escalation Evaluating the potential for dose deescalation or discontinuation of therapy in remission states Monitoring patients who need to be above a certain...

INHAB - Overview: Inhibin A and B, Tumor Marker, Serum

Aiding in the diagnosis of granulosa cell tumors and mucinous epithelial ovarian tumors Monitoring of patients with granulosa cell tumors and epithelial mucinous-type tumors of the ovary known to secrete inhibin A or overexpress inhibin B

HPRP - Overview: Helicobacter pylori with Clarithromycin Resistance Prediction, Molecular Detection, PCR, Tissue

Aiding in the diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infection and prediction of clarithromycin resistance or susceptibility directly from gastric biopsies

8AINH - Overview: Factor VIII Inhibitor Profile, Professional Interpretation

Interpretation for the detection of the presence and titer of a specific factor inhibitor directed against coagulation factor VIII

FCPEU - Overview: C-Peptide, 24-Hour Urine

Urine C-peptide is measured when a continuous assessment of B-cell function is desired or frequent blood sampling is not practical (eg, in children). C-peptide excretion in urine has been used to access pancreatic function in gestational...

PATHC - Overview: Pathology Consultation

A subspecialty second opinion for a specific pathology question referred by a primary pathologist Note: A consultative opinion is not a full rendering of a primary diagnostic report (eg, multiple parts, margin status, CAP...

PLPMA - Overview: Prolactin, Pituitary Macroadenoma, Serum

Quantifying prolactin in serum specimens where the high-dose hook effect is suspected (eg, presence of pituitary tumor with symptoms of prolactinoma, and lower than expected serum prolactin concentration)

PBALP - Overview: Porphobilinogen and Aminolevulinic Acid, Plasma

An equivalent option to urine for first-line test for evaluation of a suspected acute porphyria Monitoring patients undergoing treatment for an acute intermittent porphyria or other acute porphyria

VITAE - Overview: Vitamin A and Vitamin E, Serum

Diagnosing vitamin A deficiency and toxicity Evaluating persons with intestinal malabsorption of lipids Monitoring of Vitamin E supplementation/treatment

INHA - Overview: Inhibin A, Tumor Marker, Serum

Aiding in the diagnosis of patients with granulosa cell tumors of the ovary when used in combination with inhibin B Monitoring of patients with granulosa cell tumors and epithelial mucinous-type tumors of the ovary known to secrete inhibin...

MTBT - Overview: Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex, Molecular Detection, PCR, Paraffin, Tissue

Preferred method for rapid detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex DNA in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue specimens Detecting M tuberculosis complex This test is not intended for the detection of latent tuberculosis and...

IBDP2 - Overview: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Serology Panel, Serum

Distinguishing between ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease in patients for whom the specific diagnosis is unclear based on endoscopic, pathologic, and imaging evaluations This test is not useful for determining the extent of disease in...

ASOU - Overview: Arsenic Occupational Exposure, Random, Urine

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

TWRP - Overview: Tropheryma whipplei, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies

Aiding in the diagnosis of Whipple disease, especially for identifying inconclusive or suspicious cases, using tissue or fluid specimens

CRCOF - Overview: Chromium and Cobalt, Synovial Fluid

Monitoring metallic prosthetic implant wear and local tissue destruction in failed hip arthroplasty constructs This test is not useful for assessment of vitamin B12 activity.

UPGD - Overview: Uroporphyrinogen Decarboxylase, Whole Blood

Preferred test for the confirmation of a diagnosis of porphyria cutanea tarda type II and hepatoerythropoietic porphyria

FHEP2 - Overview: Heparin Cofactor II

Assessment of thrombotic risk associated with heparin cofactor II levels.

ABONR - Overview: ABO/Rh Newborn, Blood

Selecting compatible blood products for transfusion therapy Determining the need for Rh immune globulin in mother of baby

FCZAC - Overview: Certolizumab and Anti-Certolizumab Antibody, DoseASSURE CTZ

Provides certolizumab drug concentration and anti-certolizumab antibodies in order to optimize treatment and facilitate clinical decision-making. This assay may be helpful in any patient on certolizumab therapy for Crohn's disease,...

APRI - Overview: Prolonged Clot Time Profile Interpretation

Interpretation of testing performed as part of a profile to determine the cause of prolongation of prothrombin time or activated partial thromboplastin time Interpretation of testing performed as part of a profile for screening for...

LAGGT - Overview: Granulocyte Antibodies, Serum

Work-up of individuals having febrile, nonhemolytic transfusion reactions Detection of individuals with autoimmune neutropenia This test is not useful for the diagnosis of neutropenia caused by marrow suppression by drugs or tumors.

8INHT - Overview: Factor VIII Inhibitor Profile, Technical Interpretation

Technical interpretation of inhibitor to factor VIII testing 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 specific...

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