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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
INI1 - Overview: Integrase Interactor 1 (INI1/BAF47) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Part of a panel of immunostains where loss of staining can be used as a marker of various neoplasms
TRAP - Overview: Tartrate-Resistant Acid Phosphatase (TRAP) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Classification of leukemias and lymphomas
Identification of herpes simplex virus I and II infection
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)
Measuring the delta-9 carboxy-tetrahydrocannabinol to creatinine ratio to detect use of tetrahydrocannabinol
ETGR - Overview: Ethyl Glucuronide Screen with Reflex, Random, Urine
Screening and confirmation for drug abuse involving alcohol
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...
LHPED - Overview: Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Pediatrics, Serum
Diagnosis of precocious puberty and delayed puberty in children
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
HGUCR - Overview: Mercury/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
Detecting mercury toxicity, a toxic heavy metal, using random urine specimens
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)
PBGD_ - Overview: Porphobilinogen Deaminase, Whole Blood
Confirmation of a diagnosis of acute intermittent porphyria
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...
T4FT4 - Overview: T4 (Thyroxine), Total and Free, Serum
Assessing thyroid function when thyroid function disorders are suspected
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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