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PARVS - Overview: Parvovirus B19 Antibodies, IgG and IgM, Serum
Serologic detection of recent or past parvovirus B19 infection
PARID - Overview: Parasite Identification, Varies
Gross identification of parasites (eg, worms) and arthropods (eg, ticks, bed bugs, lice, mites) Detecting or eliminating the suspicion of parasitic infection by identifying suspect material passed in stool or found on the body Supporting...
PKC - Overview: Pyruvate Kinase Enzyme Activity, Blood
Evaluation of nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia as a part of a profile Evaluation of neonatal anemia or jaundice Evaluation of unexplained noninfectious hepatic failure Evaluation of unexplained iron overload Evaluation of unusually...
PNTFT - Overview: Phenytoin, Total and Free, Serum
Monitoring for appropriate therapeutic concentration of both free and total phenytoin: free phenytoin level is the best indicator of adequate therapy in renal failure
PK1 - Overview: Pyruvate Kinase Enzyme Activity, Blood
Evaluation of nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia Evaluation of neonatal anemia or jaundice Evaluation of unexplained noninfectious hepatic failure Evaluation of unexplained iron overload Evaluation of unusually severe hemoglobin S...
PLHBB - Overview: Plasma Free Hemoglobin, Plasma
Determining whether hemolysis is occurring such as from: -Transfusion reaction -Mechanical fragmentation of red blood cells -Relative comparison to baseline levels in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and centrifugal ventricular assist...
CRYPS - Overview: Cryptosporidium Antigen, Feces
Establishing the diagnosis of intestinal cryptosporidiosis
DIMER - Overview: D-Dimer, Plasma
Diagnosis of intravascular coagulation and fibrinolysis, also known as disseminated intravascular coagulation, especially when combined with clinical information and other laboratory test data (eg, platelet count, assays of clottable...
PNRCH - Overview: Drug Immunoassay Panel, Urine
Detecting drug use involving barbiturates, cocaine, and carboxy-tetrahydrocannabinol This test is not intended for use in employment-related testing.
FS - Overview: Fungal Smear, Varies
Detection of fungi in clinical specimens
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...
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...
FUFXS - Overview: Fragile X, Follow-up Analysis
Confirming the methylation status of the repeat expansion allele in the FMR1 gene, to aid the diagnosis of FMR1-related disorders
CHAGL - Overview: Trypanosoma cruzi IgG, Lateral Flow Assay, Serum
Diagnosis of chronic Trypanosoma cruzi infection (Chagas disease)
VLTBX - Overview: Volatile Screen, Chain of Custody, Blood
Detection and quantitation of acetone, methanol, isopropanol, and ethanol in whole blood Quantification of the concentration of ethanol in blood that correlates with the degree of intoxication Evaluation of toxicity to the measured...
VITB3 - Overview: Vitamin B3 and Metabolites, Plasma
Assisting in the diagnosis of suspected vitamin B3 deficiency or toxicity May be useful in determining response to therapy
FBILM - Overview: Biliary Tract Malignancy-Cytology, FISH, Varies
Assessing bile duct brushing or hepatobiliary brushing specimens for bile tract malignancy
LGB3S - Overview: Globotriaosylsphingosine, Serum
Diagnosis and monitoring of Fabry disease
EMA - Overview: Endomysial Antibodies, IgA, Serum
Analysis of IgA-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
CORTF - Overview: Cortisol, Free, Serum
Assessment of cortisol status in cases where there is known or a suspected abnormality in cortisol-binding proteins or albumin Assessment of adrenal function in the critically ill or stressed patient, thus preventing unnecessary use of...
MECPI - Overview: Methicillin Resistance Gene, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Detecting mecA in staphylococcal bacterial isolates Evaluating treatment options when oxacillin or cefoxitin breakpoints are unavailable (eg, certain Staphylococcus species other than Staphylococcus aureus) Predicting antimicrobial...
TBSP - Overview: Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex Species Identification, PCR, Varies
Determining the species of a Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex culture isolate
VZIKS - Overview: Zika Virus, PCR, Molecular Detection, Serum
Qualitative detection of Zika virus RNA in serum from individuals meeting the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention Zika virus clinical or epidemiologic criteria
LYME - Overview: Lyme Disease Serology, Serum
Diagnosing Lyme disease This test should not be used as a screening procedure for the general population. This test should not be used for treatment monitoring.
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
ASPAG - Overview: Aspergillus (Galactomannan) Antigen, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis Assessing response to therapy
CDGN - Overview: Congenital Disorders of N-Glycosylation, Serum
Screening for N-linked congenital disorders of glycosylation Providing information on specific structural oligosaccharide abnormalities to potentially direct further genetic testing
CMVQN - Overview: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA Detection and Quantification by Real-Time PCR, Plasma
Detection and quantification of cytomegalovirus (CMV) viremia Monitoring CMV disease progression and response to antiviral therapy
SLYME - Overview: Lyme Antibody Modified 2-Tier with Reflex, Serum
Diagnosis of Lyme disease This test should not be used as a screening procedure for the general population.
FGEN - Overview: Fungal Culture, Routine
Diagnosing fungal infections from specimens other than blood, skin, hair, nails, and vagina (separate tests are available for these specimen sites)
HOLDF - Overview: Hematologic Disorders, Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH) Hold, Varies
Processing the bone marrow or peripheral blood specimen but delaying fluorescence in situ hybridization analysis while preliminary morphologic assessment is in process
LYWB - Overview: Lyme Disease Antibody, Immunoblot, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of systemic Lyme disease This test should not be used as a screening assay.
RPCWT - Overview: Renal Pathology Consultation, Wet Tissue
Evaluating and managing patients with kidney disease Following the progression of known kidney disease or response to therapy Determining the cause of dysfunction in the transplanted kidney (allograft)
GCT - Overview: Galactosemia Reflex, Blood
Preferred test for diagnosis, carrier detection, and determination of genotype of galactose-1-phosphate uridyltransferase deficiency, the most common cause of galactosemia Differentiating Duarte variant galactosemia from classic...
QFT4 - Overview: QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus, Blood
Indirect test for Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, to be used in conjunction with risk assessment, radiography, and other medical and diagnostic evaluations This test is not recommended for use for diagnosis of active tuberculosis...
Rapid identification to the species level and susceptibility testing for Mycobacterium species, Nocardia species, and other aerobic actinomycete genera and species from pure culture isolates
TICKS - Overview: Tick-Borne Disease Antibodies Panel, Serum
Evaluation of the most common tick-borne diseases found in the United States, including Lyme disease, human monocytic and granulocytic ehrlichiosis, and babesiosis Evaluation of patients with a history of, or suspected, tick exposure who...
CHBVS - Overview: Chronic Hepatitis B Screen, Serum
Diagnosis and evaluation of patients at risk for or suspected of having chronic hepatitis B This test is not offered as a screening or confirmatory test for blood donor specimens. This test is not useful during the "window period" of...
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