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SFINC - Overview: Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) IgG Index, Spinal Fluid

Aiding in the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and other central nervous system inflammatory conditions using cerebrospinal fluid specimens

CA153 - Overview: Cancer Antigen 15-3 (CA 15-3), Serum

Managing breast cancer patients when used in conjunction with clinical information and other diagnostic procedures Serial testing to assist in early detection of disease recurrence in previously treated stage II and III breast cancer...

HAEV0 - Overview: Hemolytic Anemia Summary Interpretation

Incorporating and summarizing subsequent results into an overall interpretation for the HAEV1 / Hemolytic Anemia Evaluation, Blood

NITF - Overview: Nitrogen, Total, Feces

Determining nitrogen balance, when used in conjunction with 24-hour urine nitrogen measurement Assessing nutritional status (protein malnutrition) Evaluating protein catabolism

NITU - Overview: Nitrogen, Total, 24 Hour, Urine

Assessing nutritional status (protein malnutrition) Assessment of protein nutrition and nitrogen balance in hospitalized patients Evaluating protein catabolism Determining nitrogen balance, when used in conjunction with 24-hour fecal...

PTU - Overview: Protein, Total, 24 Hour, Urine

Evaluation of kidney disease using a 24-hour urine collection Screening for monoclonal gammopathy

PTSC - Overview: Prothrombin Time (PT), Plasma

Screening to identify a deficiency of one or more of the clotting factors of the extrinsic coagulation system (I, II, V, VII, X) due to hereditary deficiency or acquired conditions such as liver disease, vitamin K deficiency, or a specific...

PFKC - Overview: Phosphofructokinase Enzyme Activity, Blood

Evaluation of individuals with Coombs-negative nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia Evaluation of individuals with exercise intolerance or myopathy Genetic studies in families with phosphofructokinase deficiency

PRMB - Overview: Primidone and Phenobarbital, Serum

Assessing compliance Monitoring for appropriate therapeutic levels of primidone and phenobarbital Assessing toxicity

PFK1 - Overview: Phosphofructokinase Enzyme Activity, Blood

Evaluation of individuals with Coombs-negative nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia Evaluation of individuals with exercise intolerance or myopathy Genetic studies in families with phosphofructokinase deficiency

COM - Overview: Complement, Total, Serum

Detection of individuals with an ongoing immune process First-tier screening test for congenital complement deficiencies

CALC5 - Overview: Calcium, Random, Urine

Measurement of calcium for the evaluation of calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate kidney stone risk, and calculation of urinary supersaturations Evaluation of bone diseases, including osteoporosis and osteomalacia

FDERM - Overview: Fungal Culture, Dermal

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

SIIRO - Overview: Sirolimus, Whole Blood

Monitoring whole blood sirolimus concentration during therapy, particularly in individuals coadministered cytochrome P450 (CYP) 3A4 substrates, inhibitors, or inducers Adjusting dose to optimize immunosuppression while minimizing...

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

TRPS - Overview: Troponin T, 5th Generation, Plasma

Aiding in the exclusion of the diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome in a single plasma specimen Aiding in the diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome Monitoring acute coronary syndromes and estimating prognosis Possible utility in...

T3FR - Overview: T3 (Triiodothyronine), Free, Serum

A second- or third-level test of thyroid function Confirmation of hyperthyroidism, supplementing the T4 (tetraiodothyronine), sensitive thyrotropin, and total T3 assays Evaluating clinically euthyroid patients who have an altered...

SPPSI - Overview: Stiff-Person Spectrum Disorders, including Progressive Encephalomyelitis with Rigidity and Myoclonus, Interpretation, Serum

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

BHDZ - Overview: Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome, FLCN, Full Gene Analysis, Varies

Evaluating patients with a personal or family history suggestive of Birt-Hogg-Dube (BHD) syndrome Establishing a diagnosis of BHD syndrome allowing for targeted cancer surveillance based on associated risks Identifying variants within...

HVPRS - Overview: HIV Antigen and Antibody Prenatal Routine Screen, Serum

Screening for HIV-1 and HIV-2 infection in nonsymptomatic pregnant patients This test should not be used as a screening or confirmatory test for blood donor specimens.

HIVSS - Overview: HIV-1 and HIV-2 Antigen and Antibody Routine Screen, Serum

Screening for HIV-1 and HIV-2 infection in nonsymptomatic, nonpregnant individuals older than 2 years This test should not be used as a screening or confirmatory test for blood donor specimens.

CJDE - Overview: Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Evaluation, Spinal Fluid

Assessment of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease or other human prion disease in patients with rapidly progressive dementia

HIVSP - Overview: HIV Antigen and Antibody Prenatal Routine Screen, Plasma

Screening for HIV-1 and HIV-2 infection in nonsymptomatic pregnant patients This test should not be used as a screening or confirmatory test for blood donor specimens.

NGSFX - Overview: Reanalysis of Acute Myeloid Leukemia 4- or 11- Gene Panels, Additional Genes

Comprehensive reanalysis of a larger set of genes/gene regions when a more targeted gene panel was previously performed in this laboratory Evaluation of known or suspected hematologic neoplasms, specifically of myeloid origin (eg, acute...

RBCME - Overview: Red Blood Cell Membrane Evaluation, Blood

Investigation of suspected red cell membrane disorders, such as hereditary spherocytosis or hereditary pyropoikilocytosis This test is not useful for hereditary elliptocytosis.

EOSMF - Overview: Chronic Eosinophilia, Specified FISH, Varies

Detecting a neoplastic clone associated with the common chromosome abnormalities seen in patients with myeloid/lymphoid neoplasms with eosinophilia and gene rearrangement (including PDGFRA, PDGFRB, FGFR1, JAK2, and ABL1) using specified...

DRV3 - Overview: Dilute Russell's Viper Venom Time (DRVVT) Confirmation, Plasma

Confirming the presence or absence of lupus anticoagulants (LA) Identifying LA that do not prolong the activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) Evaluating unexplained prolongation of the APTT or prothrombin time clotting tests...

MGLE - Overview: Myasthenia Gravis/Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome Evaluation, Serum

Confirming the autoimmune basis of a defect in neuromuscular transmission (eg, myasthenia gravis [MG], Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome [LEMS]) Distinguishing LEMS from autoimmune forms of MG Providing a quantitative autoantibody...

TLTE4 - Overview: Leukotriene E4, 24 Hour, Urine

Aiding in the evaluation of patients at-risk for mast cell activation syndrome (eg, systemic mastocytosis, IgE-mediated allergies, or aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease) using 24-hour urine collections

PN23M - Overview: Streptococcus pneumoniae IgG Antibodies, 23 Serotypes, Serum

Assessing the IgG antibody response to active immunization with nonconjugated, 23-valent pneumococcal vaccines Assessing the IgG antibody response to active immunization with conjugated 13-valent, 15-valent and 20-valent pneumococcal...

SCCA - Overview: Squamous Cell Carcinoma Antigen, Serum

Aiding in the evaluation and monitoring of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck, lung, and cervix This test should not be used to screen for carcinoma or other disorders including those of the liver, lung, or skin.

TBNY - Overview: T, B and NK Lymphocyte Quantitation, New York, Blood

Only orderable by New York clients Serial monitoring of CD4 T-cell count in patients who are HIV-positive Follow-up and diagnostic evaluation of primary immunodeficiencies, including severe combined immunodeficiency Immune monitoring...

3A4Q - Overview: Cytochrome P450 3A4 Genotype, Varies

Aids in determining therapeutic strategies for drugs that are metabolized by cytochrome P450 3A4, including quetiapine This test is not useful for managing patients receiving fluvastatin, rosuvastatin, or pravastatin since these drugs are...

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...

HISGT - Overview: Histone Genes Mutation Analysis, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor

Identifying specific mutations within the H3-3A, H3-3B, H3C2, H3C3 and H3C14 genes that assist in tumor diagnosis/classification

AHUSD - Overview: Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Complement Panel, Serum and Plasma

Detecting deficiencies in the alternative pathway that can cause atypical-hemolytic uremic syndrome, dense deposit disease, and C3 glomerulonephritis A second-tier test that aids in the differential diagnosis of thrombotic...

2B6Q - Overview: Cytochrome P450 2B6 Genotype, Varies

Aiding in determining therapeutic strategies for drugs that are metabolized by cytochrome P450 (CYP) 2B6 Providing information relevant to efavirenz and sertraline, as well as other medications metabolized by CYP2B6 Determining the...

IGFB3 - Overview: Insulin-Like Growth Factor-Binding Protein 3, Serum

Diagnosing growth disorders Diagnosing adult growth hormone deficiency Monitoring of recombinant human growth hormone treatment As a possible adjunct to insulin-like growth factor 1 and growth hormone in the diagnosis and follow-up of...

NONCM - Overview: Neuro-Oncology Gene Panel, Mutations Only, Tumor

Identifying mutations that may support a diagnosis or help determine prognosis for patients with central nervous system tumors Identifying specific mutations within genes known to be associated with response or resistance to specific...

IGFGP - Overview: Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 and Insulin-Like Growth Factor-Binding Protein 3 Growth Panel, Serum

Diagnosing growth disorders Diagnosing adult growth hormone deficiency Monitoring of recombinant human growth hormone treatment Insulin-like growth factor binding protein 3 can be used as a possible adjunct to insulin-like growth...

NHEP - Overview: Hereditary Erythrocytosis Gene Panel, Next-Generation Sequencing, Varies

Evaluating an individual with JAK2-V617F negative erythrocytosis associated with lifelong sustained increased red blood cell (RBC) mass, elevated RBC count, hemoglobin, or hematocrit Providing an extensive genetic evaluation for patients...

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...

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...

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Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: Nov. 12 - Insights

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