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
AUTOG - Overview: Autoinflammatory Disorders Gene Panel, Varies
Providing a comprehensive genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of an inherited autoinflammatory disorder Establishing a diagnosis of a monogenic autoinflammatory disorder, allowing for appropriate...
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...
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
PLFA - Overview: Cryptococcus Antigen Screen, Lateral Flow Assay, Pleural Fluid
Diagnosis of infection with Cryptococcus species
HSVPB - Overview: Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood
Aiding in the rapid diagnosis of disseminated disease due to herpes simplex virus (HSV) Qualitative detection of HSV DNA This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients.
BLBLF - Overview: B-Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia/Lymphoma, FISH, Tissue
Detecting, at diagnosis, recurrent common chromosome abnormalities associated with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma (B-ALL/LBL) and Philadelphia chromosome-like acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph-like ALL) in paraffin-embedded...
3A5Q - Overview: Cytochrome P450 3A5 Genotype, Varies
Aids in optimizing treatment with tacrolimus and other drugs metabolized by cytochrome P450 3A5
JAK2P - Overview: JAK2 (9p24.1) Rearrangement, Hematologic Disorders, FISH, Tissue
Providing diagnostic information for hematologic malignancies Aiding in the determination of whether a targeted JAK2 inhibitor could be useful for therapy
ATTF - Overview: Antithrombin Activity, Plasma
Diagnosis of antithrombin deficiency, acquired or congenital Monitoring treatment of antithrombin deficiency disorders, including infusion of antithrombin therapeutic concentrate
BUAUC - Overview: Busulfan, Intravenous Dose, Area Under the Curve, Plasma
Guiding dosage adjustments to achieve complete bone marrow ablation while minimizing dose-dependent toxicity
AATTF - Overview: Antithrombin Activity, with Reflex to Antithrombin Antigen, Plasma
Diagnosis of antithrombin deficiency, acquired or congenital
CALR - Overview: CALR Mutation Analysis, Myeloproliferative Neoplasm (MPN), Varies
Rapid and sensitive detection of insertion and deletion-type mutations in exon 9 of CALR Aiding in distinguishing between reactive thrombocytosis and leukocytosis versus a myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN), especially essential...
2HGA - Overview: 2-Hydroxyglutaric Acid Chiral Analysis, Quantitative, Random, Urine
Determining type of 2-hydroxyglutaric aciduria by chiral analysis of urine
Detecting Mycoplasma genitalium in cases of suspected infection This test is not intended for use in medico-legal applications.
GBAZ - Overview: Gaucher Disease, Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Confirmation of a diagnosis of Gaucher disease Carrier screening in cases where there is a family history of Gaucher disease, but an affected individual is not available for testing or disease-causing alterations have not been identified
PGXQP - Overview: Focused Pharmacogenomics Panel, Varies
Preemptive or reactive genotyping of patients for pharmacogenomic purposes Providing an assessment for genes with strong drug-gene associations
CTDC - Overview: Connective Tissue Diseases Cascade, Serum
Evaluation of patients with signs and symptoms compatible with connective tissue diseases Initial evaluation of patients in clinical situations in which the prevalence of disease is low (6) This test is not recommended for: -Testing in...
BLPMF - Overview: B-Cell Lymphoma, Specified FISH, Varies
Detecting, at diagnosis, common chromosome abnormalities associated with specific B-cell lymphoma subtypes using client specified FISH probes
Detecting Chlamydia trachomatis and/or Neisseria gonorrhoeae This test is not intended for use in medico-legal applications. This test is not useful for the detection of other Chlamydia species.
Interpretation for CIDP / Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy/Nodopathy Evaluation, Serum
FASAB - Overview: Aspergillus Antibodies, Quantitative, DID
Aspergillus Antibodies, Quantitative, DID
Evaluation of pediatric bone marrow and peripheral blood specimens by fluorescence in situ hybridization probe analysis for classic rearrangements and chromosomal copy number changes associated with B-cell acute lymphoblastic...
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...
HBEL1 - Overview: Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Evaluation, Blood
Diagnosis and classification of hemoglobin disorders, including thalassemias and hemoglobin variants
CMAPC - Overview: Chromosomal Microarray, Autopsy, Products of Conception, or Stillbirth
Prenatal diagnosis of copy number changes (gains or losses) across the entire genome Diagnosing chromosomal causes for fetal death Determining recurrence risk of future pregnancy losses Determining the size, precise breakpoints, gene...
MPSBS - Overview: Mucopolysaccharidosis, Blood Spot
Supporting the biochemical diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidoses types I, II, III, IV, or VI Quantification of heparan sulfate, dermatan sulfate, and keratan sulfate in dried blood spot specimens
BLYM - Overview: B-Cell Lymphoma, FISH, Tissue
Detecting recurrent common chromosome abnormalities associated with various B-cell lymphomas in paraffin-embedded tissue specimens at diagnosis
SMN1Z - Overview: SMN1 Gene, Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Confirming a diagnosis of spinal muscular atrophy due to nucleotide variants in SMN1 gene Second-tier carrier screening when there is a family history of spinal muscular atrophy, but an affected individual is not available for testing, or...
MISCF - Overview: Miscellaneous Studies Using Chromosome-Specific Probes, FISH
Resolution of unusual or complex structural alterations, questionable mosaicism, and unbalanced chromosome abnormalities that cannot be resolved by chromosome or chromosomal microarray analysis Identifying gain, loss, or rearrangement of...
CATU - Overview: Catecholamine Fractionation, Free, 24 Hour, Urine
An auxiliary test to fractionated plasma and urine metanephrine measurements in the diagnosis of pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma An auxiliary test to urine vanillylmandelic acid and homovanillic acid determination in the diagnosis and...
HSMBS - Overview: Hepatosplenomegaly Panel, Blood Spot
As a component of the initial evaluation of a patient presenting with hepatosplenomegaly, using dried blood spot specimens This test is not useful for the identification of carriers. This test should not be used as a monitoring tool for...
OAPNS - Overview: Ova and Parasite, Microscopy, Varies
Detecting and identifying parasitic protozoa and eggs and larvae of parasitic helminths
PARVO - Overview: Parvovirus B19, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Diagnosing parvovirus B19 infection
PTTP - Overview: Prothrombin Time, Plasma
Screening assay to detect deficiencies of one or more coagulation factors (factors I, II, V, VII, X) Screening assay to detect coagulation inhibition Monitoring intensity of oral anticoagulant therapy when combined with INR reporting
FFRBS - Overview: Friedreich Ataxia, Frataxin, Quantitative, Blood Spot
Diagnosing individuals with Friedreich ataxia in blood spot specimens Monitoring frataxin levels in patients with Friedreich ataxia This test is not useful for carrier detection.
ROPG - Overview: Measles (Rubeola) Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Determining immune status of individuals to the measles virus Documenting previous infection with measles virus in an individual without a previous record of immunization to measles virus
DNSAG - Overview: Dengue Virus NS1 Antigen, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of dengue virus infection
OSCAL - Overview: Osteocalcin, Serum
Monitoring and assessing effectiveness of antiresorptive therapy in patients treated for osteopenia, osteoporosis, Paget disease, or other disorders in which osteocalcin levels are elevated As an adjunct in the diagnosis of medical...
NMRLP - Overview: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Lipoprotein Profile, Serum
Assessment and management of a patient's risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease Identifying residual risk that may be present in some patients on cholesterol targeting treatment
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...
Determining class I human leukocyte antigens (HLA) on specimens for those patients who have become refractory to platelet transfusions and identify potential disease associations or markers for drug hypersensitivity
FENTU - Overview: Fentanyl with Metabolite Confirmation, Random, Urine
Detection and confirmation of illicit drug use involving fentanyl
GATOL - Overview: Galactitol, Quantitative, Urine
Monitoring effectiveness of treatment in patients with galactosemia Establishing a baseline level prior to initiating treatment for galactosemia
BART - Overview: Bartonella Antibody Panel, IgG and IgM, Serum
Diagnosis of Bartonella infection, especially in the context of a cat scratch
BETA2 - Overview: Beta-2 Transferrin: Detection of Spinal Fluid in Other Body Fluid
Detection of spinal fluid in body fluids, such as ear or nasal fluid
BUPM - Overview: Buprenorphine and Norbuprenorphine, Random, Urine
Monitoring of compliance utilizing buprenorphine Detection and confirmation of the illicit use of buprenorphine
DIPGS - Overview: Diphtheria Toxoid IgG Antibody, Serum
Determining a patient's immunological response to diphtheria toxoid vaccination Aiding in the evaluation of immunodeficiency
FUNSF - Overview: Fungitell, CSF
Fungitell, CSF
FFT4F - Overview: T4, Free, Direct Dialysis
T4, Free, Direct Dialysis
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