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GAL3 - Overview: Galectin-3, Serum

Aiding in the prognosis for patients diagnosed with heart failure Risk stratification of patients with heart failure An early indication of treatment failure and as a therapeutic target

HCQ - Overview: Hydroxychloroquine, Serum

Monitoring serum hydroxychloroquine concentrations, assessing compliance, and adjusting dosage in patients

PRL - Overview: Prolactin, Serum

Aiding in evaluation of pituitary tumors, amenorrhea, galactorrhea, infertility, and hypogonadism Monitoring therapy of prolactin-producing tumors

PIK3T - Overview: PIK3CA Mutation Analysis, Tumor

Identification of hormone receptor positive and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 negative (HR+/HER2-) advanced breast cancer tumors that may be eligible for treatment with targeted kinase inhibitor therapy (eg, alpelisib).

CONCS - Overview: Contactin-1 IgG Cell Binding Assay, Serum

Evaluating for chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy and related demyelinating peripheral neuropathies Determining contactin-1 IgG results as a part of a profile

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...

CUS1 - Overview: Copper, Serum

Diagnosis of: -Wilson disease -Primary biliary cholangitis -Primary sclerosing cholangitis

CRSY - Overview: Chromium, Synovial Fluid

Monitoring metallic prosthetic implant wear and local tissue destruction in failed hip arthroplasty constructs This test is not useful for assessment of potential chromium toxicity.

EM - Overview: Electron Microscopy, Varies

Providing information to aid in the diagnosis of medical disorders such as storage diseases, CADASIL (cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy), and primary ciliary dyskinesia

CXCFX - Overview: MYD88 Reflex to CXCR4 Mutation Detection, Varies

The prognosis and clinical management of lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma/Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia

SGSS - Overview: Synthetic Glucocorticoid Screen, Serum

Confirming the presence of listed synthetic glucocorticoids (see Interpretation) Confirming the cause of secondary adrenal insufficiency This test is not useful for detection of fluticasone propionate.

SGSU - Overview: Synthetic Glucocorticoid Screen, Random, Urine

Confirming the presence of the listed synthetic glucocorticoids Confirming the cause of secondary adrenal insufficiency

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.

SMAS - Overview: Smooth Muscle Antibody Screen, Serum

Evaluation of patients with hepatitis of unknown origin associated with hypergammaglobulinemia and/or abnormal liver enzymes

SMAT - Overview: Smooth Muscle Antibody Titer, Serum

Antibody titer testing as a part of the evaluation of patients with hepatitis of unknown origin associated with hypergammaglobulinemia and/or abnormal liver enzymes

THIO - Overview: Thiopurine Metabolites, Whole Blood

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

GAPCR - Overview: Streptococcus Group A, Molecular Detection, PCR, Throat

Detecting group A streptococcal infections in patients with signs and symptoms of pharyngitis using a throat swab specimen The test is not intended for monitoring treatment for group A Streptococcus infections.

PINS - Overview: Proinsulin, Plasma

As part of the diagnostic workup of suspected insulinoma As part of the diagnostic workup of patients with suspected prohormone convertase 1/3 deficiency As part of the diagnostic workup of patients with suspected proinsulin variations

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

BAP - Overview: Bone Alkaline Phosphatase, Serum

Diagnosis and assessment of severity of metabolic bone disease including Paget disease, osteomalacia, and other states of high bone turnover Monitoring efficacy of antiresorptive therapies including postmenopausal osteoporosis treatment...

LGBBS - Overview: Globotriaosylsphingosine, Blood Spot

Screening of patients with Fabry disease using dried blood spots when a serum specimen is not available This test should not be used for newborn screening followup.

DHCRZ - Overview: Smith Lemli Opitz Syndrome, DHCR7 Gene, Full Gene Analysis, Varies

Follow up for abnormal biochemical results suggestive of Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome Establishing a molecular diagnosis for patients with Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome Identifying alterations within DHCR7 allowing for predictive testing of...

ARBI - Overview: Acetylcholine Receptor (Muscle AChR) Binding Antibody, Serum

Supporting the diagnosis of autoimmune myasthenia gravis (MG) in adults and children Distinguishing autoimmune from congenital MG in adults and children or other acquired forms of neuromuscular junction transmission disorders An adjunct...

BA48F - Overview: Bile Acids, Bowel Dysfunction, 48 Hour, Feces

Aids in evaluation of patients suspected of having irritable bowel syndrome-diarrhea symptoms due to bile acid malabsorption

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...

ALU - Overview: Aluminum, 24 Hour, Urine

Monitoring aluminum exposure Preferred matrix for assessment of exposure in patients with normal kidney function since rapidly filtered by kidneys Monitoring metallic prosthetic implant wear This test is not an acceptable substitute for...

CAMPC - Overview: Campylobacter Culture, Feces

Determining whether Campylobacter species may be the cause of diarrhea Reflexive testing for Campylobacter species from nucleic acid amplification test-positive feces This test is generally not useful for patients hospitalized more than...

I2SWB - Overview: Iduronate-2-Sulfatase, Leukocytes

Supporting the biochemical diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidosis II (MPS II; Hunter syndrome) in whole blood specimens This test is not useful for carrier detection for MPS II.

IGM - Overview: Immunoglobulin M (IgM), Serum

Detecting or monitoring of IgM monoclonal gammopathies and IgM-related immune deficiencies

IGG - Overview: Immunoglobulin G (IgG), Serum

Detecting or monitoring of IgG monoclonal gammopathies and immune deficiencies

IGAS - Overview: IgA Subclasses, Serum

Investigation of immune deficiency due to IgA2 deficiency Evaluating patients with anaphylactic transfusion reactions

COS - Overview: Cobalt, Serum

Detecting cobalt toxicity Monitoring metallic prosthetic implant wear This test is not useful for assessment of vitamin B12 activity.

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.

CYPAN - Overview: Cytokine Panel, Plasma

Understanding the etiology of infectious or chronic inflammatory diseases, when used in conjunction with clinical information and other laboratory testing Research studies in which an assessment of cytokine responses is needed

CMVG - Overview: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Antibodies, IgG, Serum

Determining whether a patient (especially transplant recipients and organ and blood donors) has had a recent infection or previous exposure to cytomegalovirus

CMVP - Overview: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Antibodies, IgM and IgG, Serum

Aiding in the diagnosis of acute or past infection with cytomegalovirus (CMV) Determining prior exposure to CMV This test should not be used for screening blood or plasma donors.

HEX4 - Overview: Glucotetrasaccharides, Random, Urine

Diagnosing Pompe disease, when used in conjunction with acid alpha-glucosidase enzyme activity assays and molecular genetic analysis of the GAA gene Monitoring patients with Pompe disease on enzyme replacement therapy May support the...

UHBAG - Overview: Histoplasma and Blastomyces Antigen, Enzyme Immunoassay, Urine

Diagnosing Histoplasma capsulatum or Blastomyces dermatitidis infection, without differentiation between the organisms, using random urine specimens Monitor antigen levels following initiation of antifungal treatment

NMH1D - Overview: N-Methylhistamine, 24 Hour, Urine

Screening for and monitoring of mastocytosis and disorders of systemic mast-cell activation, such as anaphylaxis and other forms of severe systemic allergic reactions as a part of a profile Monitoring therapeutic progress in conditions...

NMHR1 - Overview: N-Methylhistamine, Random, Urine

Screening for and monitoring of mastocytosis and disorders of systemic mast-cell activation, such as anaphylaxis and other forms of severe systemic allergic reactions as a part of a random urine collection profile Monitoring therapeutic...

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