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NIUCR - Overview: Nickel/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
Preferred specimen type for biomonitoring nickel exposure
SFIG - Overview: Cerebrospinal Fluid IgG Index Profile, Serum and Spinal Fluid
Aiding in the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and other central nervous system inflammatory conditions
B6PRO - Overview: Vitamin B6 Profile (Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate and Pyridoxic Acid), 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 program...
ELASF - Overview: Pancreatic Elastase, Feces
Evaluating patients with suspected exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, with symptoms of unexplained diarrhea, constipation, steatorrhea, flatulence, weight loss, upper abdominal pain, and food intolerances Monitoring of exocrine pancreatic...
EDN - Overview: Eosinophil Derived Neurotoxin, Serum
Evaluating patients suspected to have a condition associated with eosinophilia or hypereosinophilia Evaluating patients with elevated peripheral blood eosinophil counts Managing patients with elevated eosinophil-derived neurotoxin in the...
HERGM - Overview: HER2, Gastric/Esophageal, Semi-Quantitative Immunohistochemistry, Manual
Determining overexpression of HER2 protein of gastric and esophageal adenocarcinoma in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue sections (with reflex to FISH testing)
IPFGP - Overview: Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Gene Panel, Varies
Providing a comprehensive genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of familial idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis Establishing a diagnosis of familial idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis associated with known...
AMPIP - Overview: Amyloid Protein Identification, Paraffin, Mass Spectrometry
Definitive identification of amyloid proteins
WAGDR - Overview: Alpha Globin Cluster Locus Deletion/Duplication, Blood
Diagnosis of alpha-thalassemia Carrier screening for individuals from high-risk populations for alpha-thalassemia This test is not useful for diagnosis or confirmation of beta-thalassemia or hemoglobinopathies.
ANA2 - Overview: Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA), Serum
Evaluating patients at-risk for antinuclear antibodies-associated systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease particularly systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjogren syndrome, and mixed connective tissue disease
WASEQ - Overview: Alpha Globin Gene Sequencing, Varies
Diagnosing nondeletional alpha thalassemia Testing for nondeletional alpha thalassemia in a symptomatic individual Follow-up testing to an abnormal hemoglobin electrophoresis that identified an alpha-globin chain variant
ALADW - Overview: Aminolevulinic Acid Dehydratase, Washed Erythrocytes
Confirmation of a diagnosis of aminolevulinic acid dehydratase deficiency porphyria using washed erythrocyte specimens This test is not useful for detecting lead intoxication.
CRANR - Overview: Cortisol, Free, Random, Urine
Investigating suspected hypercortisolism when a 24-hour collection is prohibitive (ie, pediatric patients)
DNSAG - Overview: Dengue Virus NS1 Antigen, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of dengue virus infection
CIVC - Overview: Cortisol, Inferior Vena Cava, Serum
Testing cortisol levels in the inferior vena cava Second-order testing wen cortisol measurement by immunoassay gives results that are not consistent with clinical symptoms, or if patients are known to, or suspected of, taking exogenous...
CLAV - Overview: Cortisol, Left Adrenal Vein, Serum
Testing cortisol levels in the left adrenal vein Second-order testing wen cortisol measurement by immunoassay gives results that are not consistent with clinical symptoms, or if patients are known to, or suspected of, taking exogenous...
CRAV - Overview: Cortisol, Right Adrenal Vein, Serum
Testing cortisol levels in the right adrenal vein Second-order testing when cortisol measurement by immunoassay gives results that are not consistent with clinical symptoms, or if patients are known to, or suspected of, taking exogenous...
CHIKC - Overview: Chikungunya Virus, PCR, Molecular Detection, Spinal Fluid
Qualitative detection of chikungunya virus in cerebrospinal fluid after early symptom onset (ideally <7 days) This test is not recommended for screening healthy patients.
CLFAT - Overview: Cryptococcus Antigen Titer, Lateral Flow Assay, Spinal Fluid
Monitoring Cryptococcus antigen titers in cerebrospinal fluid Aiding in the diagnosis of cryptococcosis This test should not be used as a test of cure or to guide treatment decisions.
HBIM - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus Core IgM Antibody, Serum
Diagnosis of acute hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection Identifying acute HBV infection in the serologic window period when HBV surface antigen and HBV surface antibody results are negative Differentiation between acute, chronic, or past...
HGBCE - Overview: Hemoglobin Variant, A2 and F Quantitation, Blood
Monitoring patients with sickling disorders who have received hydroxyurea or transfusion therapy This test is not intended for diagnostic purposes. This test is not useful for screening purposes.
Qualitative screening detection of human T-cell lymphotropic virus types 1 and 2 (HTLV-1/-2) specific antibodies with confirmation and differentiation between HTLV-1 and HTLV-2 infection This test should not be used as a screening or...
FET - Overview: Iron, Liver Tissue
Diagnosis of hemochromatosis using liver tissue specimens
SFEC - Overview: Iron and Total Iron-Binding Capacity, Serum
Screening for chronic iron overload diseases, particularly hereditary hemochromatosis Screening for iron deficiency as the cause of anemia Monitoring treatment for iron deficiency anemia This test should not be used as the primary test...
LALBS - Overview: Lysosomal Acid Lipase, Blood Spot
Evaluation of patients with a clinical presentation suggestive of lysosomal acid lipase deficiency using blood spot specimens This test is not useful to determine carrier status for cholesteryl ester storage disease or Wolman disease.
JAKXB - Overview: JAK2 Exon 12 and Other Non-V617F Mutation Detection, Blood
Second-order testing to aid in the distinction between a reactive cytosis and a myeloproliferative neoplasm, particularly when a diagnosis of polycythemia is being considered, using blood specimens
HBGCD - Overview: Hepatitis B Surface Antigen for Cadaveric or Hemolyzed Specimens, Serum
Testing cadaveric and hemolyzed blood specimens for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg); US Food and Drug Administration-licensed for use with hemolyzed specimens Diagnosis of acute, recent (<6-month duration), or chronic hepatitis B...
RMPU - Overview: Monoclonal Protein Studies, Random, Urine
Identifying monoclonal gammopathies using random urine specimens
RIB - Overview: Ribosome P Antibodies, IgG, Serum
As an adjunct in the diagnostic evaluation of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) May be useful in the phenotypic stratification of SLE patients at risk for neuropsychiatric SLE, lupus nephritis and/or hepatitis
PTHFN - Overview: Parathyroid Hormone, Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy (FNAB)-Needle Wash
Discriminating thyroid tissue from enlarged parathyroid glands Facilitating parathyroid localization prior to surgery An adjunct to cytology examination of fine-needle aspiration specimens to confirm or exclude presence of parathyroid...
PBGDW - Overview: Porphobilinogen Deaminase, Washed Erythrocytes
Confirmation of a diagnosis of acute intermittent porphyria using washed erythrocyte specimens
PYR - Overview: Pyruvic Acid, Blood
Screening for possible disorders of mitochondrial metabolism, when used in conjunction with blood lactate collected at the same time, to determine the lactate-to-pyruvate ratio
SFGP - Overview: Spotted Fever Group Antibody, IgG and IgM, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of spotted fever group rickettsial infections
Aiding in identifying individuals with an adaptive immune response to SARS-CoV-2, indicating recent or prior infection
T4 - Overview: T4 (Thyroxine), Total Only, Serum
Monitoring treatment with synthetic hormones (synthetic T3 [triiodothyronine] will cause a low total T4 [thyroxine]) Monitoring treatment of hyperthyroidism with thiouracil and other anti-thyroid drugs Index of thyroid function when the...
STRNG - Overview: Strongyloides Antibody, IgG, Serum
Screening for the presence of IgG-class antibodies to Strongyloides This test is not useful for monitoring patient response to therapy as IgG-class antibodies to Strongyloides may remain detectable following resolution of infection.
VWD8B - Overview: von Willebrand Disease 2N (Subtype Normandy), Plasma
Diagnosing von Willebrand disease (VWD) type 2N Evaluating patients diagnosed with mild-to-moderate hemophilia A with an autosomal inheritance pattern Evaluating hemophilia A patients with a shortened survival of infused factor VIII...
VMA - Overview: Vanillylmandelic Acid, 24 Hour, Urine
Screening children for catecholamine-secreting tumors using a 24-hour urine collection when requesting testing for vanillylmandelic acid only Supporting a diagnosis of neuroblastoma Monitoring patients with a treated neuroblastoma
VH - Overview: Vanillylmandelic Acid and Homovanillic Acid, Random, Urine
Preferred first test for screening for catecholamine-secreting tumors in a random urine specimen when requesting both homovanillic acid and vanillylmandelic acid Supporting a diagnosis of neuroblastoma Monitoring patients with a treated...
BAIPD - Overview: Bile Acids for Peroxisomal Disorders, Serum
Biomarker for peroxisomal biogenesis disorders, such as Zellweger spectrum disorder and single enzyme defects of bile acid synthesis, including D-bifunctional protein deficiency and alpha methyl CoA racemases Monitoring patients receiving...
ASUCR - Overview: Arsenic/Creatinine, Ratio, with Reflex, Random, Urine
Preferred screening test for detection of arsenic exposure using random urine specimens
BMAMA - Overview: Basic Metabolic Panel, Serum
Routine health monitoring or patient monitoring while hospitalized for information regarding metabolism, including the current kidney status, electrolyte, and acid/base balance, and blood glucose
2B6Q - Overview: Cytochrome P450 2B6 Genotype, Varies
Aiding in determining therapeutic strategies for drugs that are metabolized by cytochrome P450 (CYP) 2B6 Providing information relevant to bupropion, efavirenz, ketamine, methadone, and nevirapine, as well as other medications metabolized...
CHIKS - Overview: Chikungunya Virus, PCR, Molecular Detection, Serum
Qualitative detection of chikungunya virus in serum after early symptom onset (ideally <7 days) This test is not recommended for screening healthy patients.
CMA - Overview: Centromere Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Evaluating patients with features of systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease, particularly systemic sclerosis, Sjogren's syndrome, or overlap disease Aiding in the phenotypic stratification of patients with systemic sclerosis (limited...
CINP - Overview: Cortisol, Mass Spectrometry, Serum
Second-order testing when cortisol measurement by immunoassay (eg, CORT / Cortisol, Serum) gives results that are not consistent with clinical symptoms, or if patients are known to, or suspected of, taking exogenous synthetic steroids...
CMVPV - Overview: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Rapid qualitative detection of cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA This test is not intended for the monitoring of CMV disease progression.
CASHX - Overview: Cashew Component, IgE, Serum
Evaluation of patients with suspected cashew allergy to component Ana o 3
HELIS - Overview: Helicobacter pylori Culture with Antimicrobial Susceptibilities, Varies
Recovery of Helicobacter pylori from gastric specimens for antimicrobial susceptibility testing of the organism (amoxicillin, clarithromycin, levofloxacin, metronidazole, rifampin, and tetracycline are routinely tested)
Qualitative detection of human T-cell lymphotropic virus types I and II (HTLV-I and HTLV-II)-specific antibodies with confirmation and differentiation between HTLV-I and HTLV-II infection This test should not be used to screen blood, human...
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Laboratory and pathology research roundup: August 16 - Insights
This week's research roundup features: Identification of caveolae-associated protein 4 autoantibodies as a biomarker of immune-mediated rippling muscle disease in adults.