17OHP - Overview: 17-Hydroxypregnenolone, Serum
As an ancillary test for congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), particularly in situations in which a diagnosis of both 21- and 11-hydroxylase deficiency have been ruled out Confirming a diagnosis of 3-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase...
IEHCG - Overview: Interference Evaluation Heterophile, Beta-Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, Serum
Evaluating suspected interference from heterophile antibodies causing a falsely elevated human chorionic gonadotropin result This test is not to be used for pregnancy testing.
RBCS - Overview: Relative B-Cell Subset Analysis Percentage, Blood
Screening for humoral or combined immunodeficiencies, including common variable immunodeficiency, hyper IgM syndrome, among others, where B-cell subset distribution information is desired Assessing B-cell subset reconstitution after...
LDAI - Overview: Progentec aiSLE DX Lupus Disease Activity Index, Plasma
Aiding in the assessment of current systemic lupus erythematosus disease activity when used in conjunction with standard clinical assessment
TPMT3 - Overview: Thiopurine Methyltransferase Activity Profile, Erythrocytes
Detection of individuals with low thiopurine methyltransferase (TPMT) activity who are at risk for excessive myelosuppression or severe hematopoietic toxicity when taking thiopurine drugs Detection of individuals with hyperactive TPMT...
ZMMLS - Overview: Antimicrobial Susceptibility, Aerobic Bacteria, Varies
Determining the in vitro susceptibility of aerobic bacteria involved in human infections
SSAB - Overview: SS-A and SS-B Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Evaluating patients with signs and symptoms of a connective tissue disease in whom the test for antinuclear antibodies is positive, especially those with signs and symptoms consistent with Sjogren syndrome or lupus erythematosus This test...
2C9QT - Overview: Cytochrome P450 2C9 Genotype, Varies
Identifying individuals who may be at risk for altered metabolism of drugs that are modified by cytochrome P450 2C9
PSTF - Overview: Protein S Antigen, Plasma
Investigation of patients with a history of thrombosis
DOCS - Overview: 11-Deoxycorticosterone, Serum
Diagnosis of suspected 11-hydroxylase deficiency, including the differential diagnosis of 11-beta-hydroxylase 1 (CYP11B1) versus 11-beta-hydroxylase 2 (CYP11B2) deficiency Diagnosis of glucocorticoid-responsive...
LLTOT - Overview: Leukemia and Lymphoma Immunophenotyping, Technical Only, Tissue
Evaluation of tissues for potential involvement by: -Chronic lymphoproliferative disorders -Malignant lymphomas -Acute lymphoblastic leukemia -Acute myelogenous leukemia
CMAP - Overview: Chromosomal Microarray, Prenatal, Amniotic Fluid/Chorionic Villus Sampling
Prenatal diagnosis of copy number changes (gains or losses) across the entire genome Determining the size, precise breakpoints, gene content, and any unappreciated complexity of abnormalities detected by other methods, such as conventional...
CORTC - Overview: Corticosterone, Serum
Diagnosis of suspected 11-hydroxylase deficiency, including the differential diagnosis of 11-beta-hydroxylase 1 (CYP11B1) versus 11-beta-hydroxylase 2 (CYP11B2) deficiency, and the diagnosis of glucocorticoid-responsive hyperaldosteronism...
QNKS - Overview: Natural Killer (NK)/Natural Killer T-Cell Subsets, Quantitative, Blood
Quantitation of the major natural killer (NK)-cell subsets relative to total NK cells (NK cell subsets) or total lymphocytes (NK T cells) Assessment in the following clinical contexts: HIV, primary immune deficiencies with NK cell...
Detecting drug use involving stimulants, barbiturate, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opioids, tetrahydrocannabinol, and alcohol This test is not intended for use in employment-related testing.
PREGN - Overview: Pregnenolone, Serum
An ancillary test for congenital adrenal hyperplasia, particularly in situations in which a diagnosis of both 21- and 11-hydroxylase deficiency have been ruled out Confirming a diagnosis of 3-beta-hydroxy dehydrogenase deficiency
VITE - Overview: Vitamin E, Serum
Monitoring of Vitamin E supplementation/treatment Potentially detecting Vitamin E overdoses
MFRGG - Overview: Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, and Aortopathy Gene Panel, Varies
Providing a genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of Marfan syndrome and related conditions Establishing a diagnosis for Marfan syndrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome, vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome,...
NMHR - Overview: N-Methylhistamine, Random, Urine
Screening for and monitoring of mastocytosis and disorders of systemic mast-cell activation, such as anaphylaxis and other forms of severe systemic allergic reactions using random urine specimens Monitoring therapeutic progress in...
SMPU - Overview: Monoclonal Protein Screen, 24 Hour, Urine
Monitoring patients with monoclonal gammopathies
RSMPU - Overview: Monoclonal Protein Screen, Random, Urine
Identifying monoclonal gammopathies using random urine specimens
TRYPA - Overview: Tryptase, Autopsy, Serum
Evaluation of autopsy cases in which anaphylaxis in the context of allergen exposure or mast cell activation is a suspected cause of death
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...
CMAFF - Overview: Chromosomal Microarray (CMA) Familial Testing, FISH
Determining the inheritance pattern of copy number changes previously identified by chromosomal microarray analysis in a patient and aiding in the clinical interpretation of the pathogenicity of the copy number change
DOCK8 - Overview: Dedicator of Cytokinesis 8 (DOCK8) Deficiency, Blood
Aiding in the diagnosis of dedicator of cytokinesis 8 (DOCK8) deficiency This test is not useful for assessing DOCK8 carrier status.
Detecting drug use involving stimulants, barbiturate, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opioids, tetrahydrocannabinol, alcohol, and nicotine This test is not intended for use in employment-related testing.
BWRS - Overview: Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome/Russell-Silver Syndrome, Molecular Analysis, Varies
Confirming a clinical diagnosis of Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) or Russell-Silver syndrome (RSS) Prenatal diagnosis if there is a high suspicion of BWS/RSS based on ultrasound findings or in families at risk for BWS/RSS This assay...
3A5Q - Overview: Cytochrome P450 3A5 Genotype, Varies
Aids in optimizing treatment with tacrolimus and other drugs metabolized by cytochrome P450 3A5
XYMF - Overview: Known 45,X, Mosaicism Reflex Analysis, FISH, Whole Blood
Detecting sex chromosome mosaicism in patients with a 45,X karyotype
MAGES - Overview: Myelin-Associated Glycoprotein Autoantibodies, IgM, Serum
Evaluating peripheral neuropathy Evaluating paraproteinemic neuropathy
Interpretation for the evaluation of stiff-person spectrum disorders, including the classical or focal forms, such as stiff-limb or stiff-trunk, and progressive encephalomyelitis with rigidity and myoclonus, using spinal fluid specimens
Interpretation for the evaluation of stiff-person spectrum disorders including the classical or focal forms, such as stiff-limb or stiff-trunk, and progressive encephalomyelitis with rigidity and myoclonus, using serum specimens
P504S - Overview: P504S Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Characterization of renal cell carcinoma and the identification of high-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia and prostate carcinoma
GAL2 - Overview: Probability of Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Serum
Calculation of the risk for patients with chronic liver disease to develop hepatocellular carcinoma
CRT24 - Overview: Creatinine, 24 Hour, Urine
Urinary creatinine, in conjunction with serum creatinine, is used to calculate the creatinine clearance, a measure of renal function Normalizing urinary analytes to account for the variation in urinary concentration
AMBF - Overview: Amylase, Body Fluid
Evaluation of patients with a pathological accumulation of fluid to determine whether pancreatic inflammation, pancreatic fistula, or esophageal rupture may be contributing Aiding in the diagnosis of pancreatitis
BILEA - Overview: Bile Acids, Total, Serum
An aid in the evaluation of liver function Evaluation of liver function changes before the formation of more advanced clinical signs of illness such as icterus An aid in the determination of hepatic dysfunction as a result of chemical and...
NMHR1 - Overview: N-Methylhistamine, Random, Urine
Screening for and monitoring of mastocytosis and disorders of systemic mast-cell activation, such as anaphylaxis and other forms of severe systemic allergic reactions as a part of a random urine collection profile Monitoring therapeutic...
NMH1D - Overview: N-Methylhistamine, 24 Hour, Urine
Screening for and monitoring of mastocytosis and disorders of systemic mast-cell activation, such as anaphylaxis and other forms of severe systemic allergic reactions as a part of a profile Monitoring therapeutic progress in conditions...
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
Identifying individuals who are at increased risk of adverse drug reactions with drugs that are metabolized by uridine diphosphate glucuronosyltransferase (UGT1A1); especially irinotecan but also atazanavir, nilotinib, pazopanib, and...
EEEV1 - Overview: Red Blood Cell (RBC) Enzyme Evaluation, Blood
Identifying defects of red blood cell enzyme metabolism Evaluating patients with Coombs-negative hemolytic anemia
LFRI - Overview: Progentec aiSLE DX Lupus Flare Risk Index, Plasma
Aiding in the assessment of risk of flare in lupus patients when used in conjunction with standard clinical assessment
EGWTP - Overview: Egg White Component Profile, Serum
Identifying egg white allergens: -Responsible for allergic disease and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior to beginning immunotherapy This test is not useful for patients previously treated with immunotherapy to...
BAPS - Overview: Bile Acid Profile, Serum
Evaluating the enterohepatic cycle consisting of the biliary system, intestine, portal circulation, and hepatocytes Supporting researchers in need of free and conjugated values of all 20 bile acid species as well as total bile acid
I2SWB - Overview: Iduronate-2-Sulfatase, Leukocytes
Supporting the biochemical diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidosis II (MPS II; Hunter syndrome) in whole blood specimens This test is not useful for carrier detection for MPS II.
HCMM - Overview: Homocysteine (Total), Methylmalonic Acid, and Methylcitric Acid, Blood Spot
Second-tier assay of newborn screening specimens when abnormal propionyl carnitine or methionine concentrations are identified in a primary newborn screen
Rapid detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis DNA from respiratory specimens for the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis Presumptive detection of rifampin resistance based on the presence of resistance-associated mutations
UNIPD - Overview: Uniparental Disomy, Varies
Evaluation of patients presenting with mosaicism, confined placental mosaicism, or Robertsonian translocations Evaluation of patients presenting with features of disorders known to be associated with uniparental disomy (eg, Russell-Silver...
Aiding in the diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infection and prediction of clarithromycin resistance or susceptibility directly from gastric biopsies
Alpha-gal testing [Test in Focus] - Insights
allergy to the alpha-gal molecule, and he describes a new allergen antibody test that can be used to detect it. Dr. Bornhorst also reviews other tests that should be used in conjunction with alpha-gal testing...
MCL Second Trimester Maternal Screening AlphaFetoprotein Quad Screen Patient Information MC1235123
AlphaFetoprotein Quad Screen Patient Information Complete print Reset Form Trimester Maternal Screening Alpha Fetoprotein Quad Screen Patient Information Patient Information required Patient...
Alpha1 Antitrypsin—A Comprehensive Testing Algorithm A1AT serum level and proteotype Order A1ALC / Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Proteotype S/Z by LC-MS/MS, Serum incl......
Neuroimmunology: Updates and antibody test utilization - Insights
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Andrew McKeon, M.B., B.Ch., M.D., reviews the use of neurological phenotype-based evaluations, the move away from the paraneoplastic evaluation, and upcoming changes to test...
autoimmune-paraneoplastic-movement-disorder-evaluation-algorithm-serum.pdf
Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Movement Disorder Evaluation Algorithm – Serum ■ GFAP alpha subunit antibody by CBA ■ GFAP alpha subunit antibody by IF titer assay ......