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HSMP - Overview: Hepatosplenomegaly Panel, Plasma

As a component to the initial evaluation of a patient presenting with hepatosplenomegaly, using plasma specimens This test is not useful for the identification of carriers. This test should not be used as a monitoring tool for patients...

HBVQN - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) DNA Detection and Quantification by Real-Time PCR, Serum

Detection and quantification of hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA in serum of patients with chronic HBV infection (ie, hepatitis B surface antigen-positive) Monitoring disease progression in chronic HBV infection Monitoring response to anti-HBV...

GPSYP - Overview: Glucopsychosine, Plasma

Second-tier test when newborn screening results with reduced beta-glucosidase (GBA) activity are identified Diagnosis and monitoring of patients with Gaucher disease using plasma specimens Supporting a biochemical diagnosis of Gaucher...

GPSYW - Overview: Glucopsychosine, Blood

Second-tier test when newborn screening results with reduced beta-glucosidase (GBA) activity are identified Diagnosis and monitoring of patients with Gaucher disease using whole blood specimens Supporting the biochemical diagnosis of...

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...

GPSY - Overview: Glucopsychosine, Blood Spot

Second-tier test when newborn screening results with reduced beta-glucosidase (GBA) activity are identified Diagnosis and monitoring of patients with Gaucher disease using dried blood spot specimens Monitoring a patient's response to...

WGSEQ - Overview: Gamma-Globin Full Gene Sequencing, Varies

An adjunct in the interpretation of hemoglobin electrophoresis results Evaluation for suspected gamma variants or nondeletional hereditary persistence of fetal hemoglobin Assessment of unstable gamma chain variants when other tests for...

LMPP - Overview: Lipoprotein Metabolism Profile, Serum

Diagnosing dyslipoproteinemia Quantifying cholesterol and triglycerides in very-low-density lipoprotein, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), high-density lipoproteins (HDL), and chylomicrons Identifying lipoprotein-X Classifying...

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Second-Tier Assay for MPS I Newborn Screening Shows Remarkable Reduction of False Positives - Insights...

Mucopolysaccharidosis type I (MPS I) is a rare genetic disorder that typically presents with progressive multisystem involvement in early childhood. This condition results from the deficiency of the enzyme...

webinar on implementation of high-sensitivity troponin I assay - Insights

Cardiovascular Diseases, will be presenting a webinar on the implementation of a high-sensitivity troponin I assay. The webinar will be held February 13 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. eastern....

Should I Stay or Should I Go? - Insights

In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., and Rondell Graham, M.B.B.S., delve into the critical decisions involved in contemplating a role on the staff at the institution where you receive your training.

often oversimplified & misunderstood technology--Part I

In the last decade, genetic testing has evolved from single-gene Sanger based assays to much more complex next-generation sequencing (NGS) based assays.

inform novel treatments for kidney stones - Part I - Insights

A collaborative study between Mayo Clinic and the University of Illinois debunked the previous consensus about how kidney stones grow.