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SER - Overview: Serotonin, Serum

In conjunction with, or as an alternative to, first-order tests in the differential diagnosis of isolated symptoms suggestive of carcinoid syndrome, in particular flushing (5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid or serum chromogranin A measurements are...

SERWB - Overview: Serotonin, Blood

In conjunction with, or as an alternative to, first-order tests in the differential diagnosis of isolated symptoms suggestive of carcinoid syndrome, in particular flushing (5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid or serum chromogranin A measurements are...

STER - Overview: Sterols, Plasma

Investigation of possible desmosterolosis (desmosterol reductase deficiency), cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis, lathosterolosis, sitosterolemia, sterol C4 methyl oxidase deficiency, MEND (male EBP disorder with neurologic defects) syndrome,...

CTB - Overview: Mycobacteria and Nocardia Culture, Varies

Detection and identification of Mycobacterium species, Nocardia species, and other aerobic actinomycetes

9AINH - Overview: Factor IX Inhibitor Profile, Professional Interpretation

Interpretation for the detection and titering of coagulation inhibitor to the specific factor requested, primarily factor IX in patients with hemophilia B

COMID - Overview: Combined Humoral and Cell-Mediated Immunodeficiency Gene Panel, Varies

Providing a comprehensive genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of a hereditary combined humoral and cell-mediated immunodeficiency (CID) Establishing a diagnosis of a combined immunodeficiency...

ACC - Overview: Adrenal Mass Panel, 24 Hour, Urine

Aiding in assessing malignancy in adrenal masses May aid in improving diagnostic and prognostic prediction and dissect disease mechanisms for the following applications: -Diagnostic assessment and follow up of adrenal cortical...

TTFB - Overview: Testosterone, Total, Bioavailable, and Free, Serum

Second- or third-order test for evaluating testosterone status (eg, when abnormalities of sex hormone-binding globulin are present)

TGRP - Overview: Testosterone, Total and Free, Serum

Alternative, 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...

AMH1 - Overview: Antimullerian Hormone, Serum

Assessing ovarian status, including ovarian reserve and responsiveness, as part of an evaluation for infertility and assisted reproduction protocols Assessment of menopausal status, including premature ovarian failure Evaluation of...

HMUOE - Overview: Heavy Metal Occupational Exposure, with Reflex, Random, Urine

Preferred screening test for detection of arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead due to occupational exposure using random urine specimens

HMUCR - Overview: Heavy Metal/Creatinine Ratio, with Reflex, Random, Urine

Preferred screening test for detection of arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead in random urine specimens

STK1Z - Overview: Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome, STK11, Full Gene Analysis, Varies

Evaluating patients with a personal or family history suggestive of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS) Establishing a diagnosis of PJS allowing for targeted cancer surveillance based on associated risks Identifying variants within genes known...

SERU - Overview: Serotonin, 24 Hour, Urine

Diagnosis of a small subgroup of carcinoid tumors that produce predominately 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) but very little serotonin and chromogranin A Follow-up for patients with known or treated carcinoid tumors that produce predominately...

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...

MGMR - Overview: Myasthenia Gravis Evaluation with Muscle-Specific Kinase (MuSK) Reflex, Serum

Diagnosing 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 Establishing a quantitative...

FNEOS - Overview: Neopterin

Increased levels of neopterin are found during impaired renal function and viral infection in transplant patients. Elevated levels are also indicators for conditions related to impaired cellular immunity.

ROMA2 - Overview: Risk Score, if Postmenopausal, Serum

Calculating risk assessment for finding an ovarian malignancy during surgery in postmenopausal women who present with an adnexal mass

ROMA1 - Overview: Risk Score, if Premenopausal, Serum

Calculating risk assessment for finding an ovarian malignancy during surgery in premenopausal women who present with an adnexal mass

NMEM - Overview: Red Blood Cell Membrane Disorders Gene Panel, Next-Generation Sequencing, Varies

Providing a comprehensive genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of a red blood cell (RBC) membrane disorder Second-tier testing for patients in whom previous targeted gene variant analyses were...

SPPC - Overview: Stiff-Person Spectrum Disorders Evaluation, including Progressive Encephalomyelitis with Rigidity and Myoclonus, Spinal Fluid

Evaluating patients with suspected stiff-person syndrome (classical or focal forms, such as stiff-limb or stiff-trunk) and progressive encephalomyelitis with rigidity and myoclonus using spinal fluid specimens

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

Evaluating patients with suspected stiff-person syndrome (classical or focal forms, such as stiff-limb or stiff-trunk) and progressive encephalomyelitis with rigidity and myoclonus using serum specimens

3MGAP - Overview: 3-Methylglutaconic Aciduria Panel, Varies

Follow up for abnormal biochemical results suggestive of 3-methylglutaconic aciduria (3-MGA) Establishing a molecular diagnosis for patients with 3-MGA Identifying variants within genes known to be associated with3-MGA, allowing for...

FCATB - Overview: Carotene, Beta

Confirming the diagnosis of carotenoderma Detecting fat malabsorption

CAFF - Overview: Caffeine, Serum

Monitoring caffeine therapy in neonates Assessing caffeine toxicity in neonates

CDOMB - Overview: Cadmium for Occupational Monitoring, Blood

Detecting exposure to cadmium, a toxic heavy metal, as a part of occupational monitoring

QUIN - Overview: Quinidine, Serum

Assessing and adjusting quinidine dosage for optimal therapeutic level Assessing quinidine toxicity

PHU_ - Overview: pH, Random, Urine

Assessment of patients with metabolic acidosis Assessment of crystalluria Monitoring the effectiveness of alkalinization or acidification of urine for certain medical conditions (eg, treatment of uric acid nephrolithiasis)

PERAM - Overview: Perampanel, Serum

Monitoring serum concentration of perampanel, in specific clinical conditions (ie, severe kidney impairment, mild to moderate hepatic impairment, and end-stage kidney disease) Assessing compliance Assessing potential toxicity

ETX - Overview: Ethosuximide, Serum

Monitoring ethosuximide therapy Determining compliance Assessing ethosuximide toxicity

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