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BHCG - Overview: Beta-Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, Quantitative, Serum

Monitoring patients for retained products of conception Aiding in the diagnosis of gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD), testicular tumors, ovarian germ cell tumors, teratomas, and, rarely, other human chorionic gonadotropin...

MALP - Overview: Malabsorption Evaluation Panel, Feces

Evaluation of patients with suspected malabsorption, as suggested by chronic diarrhea, unexplained weight loss, or nutritional deficiencies Differentiation between causes of malabsorption, specifically inflammatory conditions, pancreatic...

META3 - Overview: Metanephrines with 3-Methoxytyramine, 24 Hour, Urine

A first- and second-tier screening test for the presumptive diagnosis of catecholamine-secreting pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas

IDHQ - Overview: IDH1 (R132) and IDH2 (R140 and R172) Quantitative Detection, Droplet Digital PCR, Varies

Detecting IDH1 R132 and IDH2 R140 and R172 mutations in acute myeloid leukemia patients at the time of diagnosis to guide targeted therapy Monitoring minimal residual disease during the clinical and therapeutic course

SFX - Overview: Protein S Activity, Plasma

Second-order testing for diagnosis of congenital or acquired protein S deficiency, ie, as an adjunct to initial testing based on results of protein S antigen assay (free protein S antigen, with or without total protein S antigen assay)...

AATHR - Overview: Thrombophilia Profile, Plasma and Whole Blood

Evaluating patients with thrombosis or hypercoagulability states Detecting a lupus-like anticoagulant; dysfibrinogenemia; disseminated intravascular coagulation/intravascular coagulation and fibrinolysis Detecting a deficiency of...

INFXP - Overview: Infliximab Quantitation with Antibodies to Infliximab, Serum

Trough level quantitation for evaluation of patients undergoing therapy with infliximab for proactive or reactive therapeutic drug monitoring.

TTBS - Overview: Testosterone, Total and Bioavailable, Serum

Recommended second-level test for suspected increases or decreases in physiologically active testosterone: -Assessment of androgen status in cases with suspected or known sex hormone-binding globulin binding abnormalities -Assessment of...

CALPR - Overview: Calprotectin, Feces

Evaluating patients suspected of having a gastrointestinal inflammatory process Distinguishing inflammatory bowel disease from irritable bowel syndrome, when used in conjunction with other diagnostic modalities, including endoscopy,...

TABSU - Overview: Targeted Benzodiazepine Screen, Random, Urine

Qualitatively (present vs not detected) identifying 27 benzodiazepine compounds (parent drug and metabolites) in urine to help determine compliance or identify illicit benzodiazepine drug use This test is not intended for...

TBSU - Overview: Targeted Benzodiazepine Screen, Random, Urine

Determining compliance or identifying illicit benzodiazepine drug use This test is not intended for employment-related testing.

HVA - Overview: Homovanillic Acid, 24 Hour, Urine

Screening children for catecholamine-secreting tumors using a 24-hour urine collection when requesting homovanillic acid only Monitoring neuroblastoma treatment Screening patients with possible inborn errors of catecholamine metabolism

VMA - Overview: Vanillylmandelic Acid, 24 Hour, Urine

Screening children for catecholamine-secreting tumors using a 24-hour urine collection when requesting testing for vanillylmandelic acid only Supporting a diagnosis of neuroblastoma Monitoring patients with a treated neuroblastoma

SRAU - Overview: Serotonin Release Assay, Unfractionated Heparin, Mass Spectrometry, Serum

Detecting heparin-dependent platelet activating antibodies implicated in the pathogenesis of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia

DXPIN - Overview: Doxepin and Nordoxepin, Serum

Monitoring doxepin therapy Evaluating potential doxepin toxicity Evaluating patient compliance

CSMHU - Overview: Controlled Substance Monitoring Hybrid Drug Profile, 20 Drug Classes, High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry and Immunoassay Screen, Random, Urine

Detecting drug use involving stimulants, barbiturate, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opioids, and tetrahydrocannabinol This test is not intended for use in employment-related testing.

UBA1Q - Overview: UBA1 Mutation Quantitative Detection, VEXAS syndrome, Droplet Digital PCR, Varies

Identification of pathogenic variant(s) in the UBA1 gene in patients presenting with symptoms concerning for or consistent with VEXAS syndrome

PFAPC - Overview: Fatty Acid Profile, Comprehensive (C8-C26), Plasma

Monitoring patients undergoing diet therapy for mitochondrial or peroxisomal disorders (possibly inducing essential fatty acid deficiency in response to restricted fat intake) using plasma specimens Monitoring treatment of essential fatty...

FAPCP - Overview: Fatty Acid Profile, Comprehensive (C8-C26), Serum

Monitoring patients undergoing diet therapy for mitochondrial or peroxisomal disorders (possibly inducing essential fatty acid deficiency in response to restricted fat intake) using serum specimens Monitoring treatment of essential fatty...

METRN - Overview: Metanephrines, Fractionated, Random, Urine

A second-order screening test for the presumptive diagnosis of pheochromocytoma in patients with non-episodic hypertension Confirming positive plasma metanephrine results in patients with non-episodic hypertension

HIAA - Overview: 5-Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid, 24 Hour, Urine

Biochemical diagnosis and monitoring of intestinal carcinoid syndrome using 24-hour urine specimens

CSMPU - Overview: Controlled Substance Monitoring Panel, Random, Urine

Detecting drug use involving stimulants, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opioids, and tetrahydrocannabinol This test is not intended for use in employment-related testing.

ECULI - Overview: Eculizumab, Serum

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

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test to perform as well as to interpret. The orexin-A/hypocretin-1 test is a sensitive and specific alternative to the MSLT to diagnose type 1 narcolepsy....

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