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PCAG - Overview: Protein C Antigen, Plasma

Differentiating congenital type I protein C deficiency from type II deficiency Evaluating the significance of decreased functional protein C, especially when decreased protein C activity might be congenital rather than acquired (eg, due...

RB24 - Overview: Retinol-Binding Protein, 24 Hour, Urine

Assessing renal tubular injury or dysfunction Screening for other tubular abnormalities Detecting chronic asymptomatic renal tubular dysfunction.(2)

PLP - Overview: Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate, Plasma

Determining vitamin B6 status, including in persons who present with progressive nerve compression disorders, such as carpal tunnel and tarsal tunnel syndromes Determining the overall success of a vitamin B6 supplementation...

TTIGS - Overview: Tetanus Toxoid IgG Antibody, Serum

Assessing antibody response to the tetanus toxoid vaccine, which should be performed at least 3 weeks after immunization Aiding in the evaluation of immunodeficiency This test should not be used to diagnose tetanus infection.

THIO - Overview: Thiopurine Metabolites, Whole Blood

Aids physicians in dose adjustments, minimizing dose-dependent toxicity, and monitoring compliance of thiopurine drug therapy

WHIPB - Overview: Tropheryma whipplei, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood

Aiding in the diagnosis of Whipple disease, especially for identifying inconclusive or suspicious cases, using whole blood specimens

FRT4D - Overview: T4 (Thyroxine), Free, Dialysis, Serum

Determining thyroid status of sick, hospitalized patients Determining thyroid status of patients in whom abnormal binding proteins have been identified Possibly useful in pediatric patients

TIU24 - Overview: Titanium, 24 Hour, Urine

Monitoring exposure and elimination of titanium in a 24-hour urine specimen

VMAR - Overview: Vanillylmandelic Acid, Random, Urine

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

ROXUR - Overview: Oxalate, Random, Urine

Monitoring therapy for kidney stones using random urine specimens Identifying increased urinary oxalate as a risk factor for stone formation Diagnosis of primary or secondary hyperoxaluria

OXU - Overview: Oxalate, 24 Hour, Urine

Monitoring therapy for kidney stones using 24-hour urine collections Identifying increased urinary oxalate as a risk factor for stone formation Diagnosis of primary or secondary hyperoxaluria

CMITO - Overview: Combined Mitochondrial Full Genome and Nuclear Gene Panel, Varies

Diagnosing mitochondrial disease that results from variants in either nuclear-encoded genes or the mitochondrial genome A second-tier test for patients in whom previous targeted gene variant analyses for specific mitochondrial...

CFRCS - Overview: Bacterial Culture, Cystic Fibrosis with Antimicrobial Susceptibilities, Varies

Detecting disease-causing aerobic bacteria in specimens from patients with cystic fibrosis Determining the in vitro antimicrobial susceptibility of potentially pathogenic aerobic bacteria, if appropriate

ALAD - Overview: Aminolevulinic Acid Dehydratase, Whole Blood

Preferred confirmation test for the diagnosis of aminolevulinic acid dehydratase deficiency porphyria This test is not useful for detecting lead intoxication.

ALLOI - Overview: Allo-isoleucine, Blood Spot

Evaluation of newborn screening specimens that test positive for branched-chain amino acids elevations Follow-up of patients with maple syrup urine disease

AFPA - Overview: Alpha-Fetoprotein, Amniotic Fluid

Screening for open neural tube defects or other fetal abnormalities Follow-up testing for patients with elevated serum alpha-fetoprotein results or in conjunction with cytogenetic testing

ALUCR - Overview: Aluminum/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine

Monitoring aluminum exposure when a 24-hour urine cannot be collected Monitoring metallic prosthetic implant wear when a 24-hour urine cannot be collected This test is not an acceptable substitute for serum aluminum measurements and is...

A124 - Overview: Alpha-1-Microglobulin, 24 Hour, Urine

Assessment of renal tubular injury or dysfunction using 24-hour urine collections Screening for tubular abnormalities Detecting chronic asymptomatic renal tubular dysfunction(2)

CARTF - Overview: Carbamazepine Profile, Serum

Monitoring patients exhibiting symptoms of carbamazepine toxicity whose total serum carbamazepine concentration is within the therapeutic range, but who may be producing significant levels of the active metabolite epoxide Free...

CMVLR - Overview: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Molecular Detection, PCR, Lower Respiratory

Rapid qualitative detection of cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA in lower respiratory specimens This test is not intended for the monitoring of CMV disease progression or response to therapy.

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...

SLFAT - Overview: Cryptococcus Antigen Titer, Lateral Flow Assay, Serum

Monitoring Cryptococcus antigen titers in serum Aiding in the diagnosis of cryptococcosis This test should not be used as a test of cure or to guide treatment decisions.

CRBF - Overview: Creatinine, Body Fluid

Identifying the presence of urine as a cause for accumulation of fluid in a body compartment Measuring the ultrafiltration capacity of the peritoneal membrane in patients receiving peritoneal dialysis

EAEBV - Overview: Epstein-Barr Virus Early Antigen, IgG, Serum

Diagnosis of Epstein Barr virus (EBV) infectious mononucleosis in cases when heterophile antibody test results are negative and EBV-specific serologic testing is inconclusive Aiding in the diagnosis of type 2 or type 3 nasopharyngeal...

FSH - Overview: Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Serum

An adjunct in the evaluation of menstrual irregularities Evaluating patients with suspected hypogonadism Predicting ovulation Evaluating infertility Diagnosing pituitary disorders

GIAR - Overview: Giardia Antigen, Feces

Sensitive screening for the detection of Giardia antigens present in fecal specimens

LPALD - Overview: Lipoprotein (a) and Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol, Serum

Evaluation of the contribution of lipoprotein (a) (Lp[a])-cholesterol within measured low-density lipoprotein cholesterol Evaluation of increased risk for cardiovascular disease and events: -Most appropriately measured in individuals at...

MMGEN - Overview: Mycoplasma genitalium, Transcription-Mediated Amplification, Post-Prostatic Massage Fluid/Urine or Peritoneal Fluids

Detecting Mycoplasma genitalium in cases of suspected infection in peritoneal fluid or prostatic secretion (VBIII) fluid/urine This test is not intended for use in medico-legal applications.

INAB - Overview: Insulin Antibodies, Serum

Predicting the future development of type 1 diabetes in asymptomatic children, adolescents, and young adults, when used in conjunction with family history, human leukocyte antigen-typing, and other autoantibodies, including glutamic acid...

LEGRP - Overview: Legionella species, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies

Sensitive and rapid diagnosis of pneumonia caused by Legionella species The assay is not recommended as a test of cure because bacteria nucleic acids may persist after successful treatment.

FENTX - Overview: Fentanyl with Metabolite Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine

Detection and confirmation of illicit drug use involving fentanyl Chain of custody is required whenever the results of testing could be used in a court of law. Its purpose is to protect the rights of the individual contributing the...

GDU - Overview: Gadolinium, 24 Hour, Urine

Assessing chronic exposure and monitoring effectiveness of dialysis in a 24-hour urine collection

LNORO - Overview: Norovirus PCR, Molecular Detection, Feces

Diagnosing gastrointestinal disease (diarrhea or vomiting) caused by norovirus genogroups 1 and 2 This test should not be used as a test-of-cure.

IDENT - Overview: Organism Referred for Identification, Aerobic Bacteria

Identification of pure isolates of aerobic bacteria Differentiation of members of the Staphylococcus aureus complex (S aureus, Staphylococcus argenteus, Staphylococcus schweitzeri)

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

RISA - Overview: Risankizumab, Serum

Assessing the response to risankizumab therapy Assessing the need for dose escalation Evaluating potential changes or discontinuation of therapy Monitoring patients who need to be above a certain risankizumab concentration to improve the...

PLABN - Overview: Platelet Antibody Screen, Serum

Detecting alloantibodies to epitopes on platelet glycoproteins IIb/IIIa, Ib/Ix, Ia/IIa, IV and class I human leukocyte antigens to evaluate cases of immune mediated refractoriness to platelet transfusions, posttransfusion purpura, or...

PMLR - Overview: PML::RARA Quantitative, PCR, Varies

Diagnosis of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) Detection of residual or recurrent APL Monitoring the level of PML::RARA (promyelocytic leukemia/retinoic acid receptor alpha) in APL patients

T4BPE - Overview: Thyroxine-Binding Protein Electrophoresis, Serum

Explaining unusual thyroxine (T4), free T4, and thyroxine-binding globulin test results that do not correlate with the patient's clinical presentation Detecting the presence of aberrant thyroxine-binding proteins, such as abnormal forms...

TIWB - Overview: Titanium, Blood

Detecting and monitoring titanium exposure and potential implant status in patients with orthopedic implants

SFUNG - Overview: 1,3-Beta-D-Glucan (Fungitell), Serum

Aiding in the diagnosis of invasive fungal infections caused by various fungi, including Aspergillus species, Fusarium species, Candida species, and Pneumocystis jirovecii, among others

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