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LAD1 - Overview: Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency Type 1, CD11a/CD18 and CD11b/CD18 Complex Immunophenotyping, Blood

Aiding in the diagnosis of leukocyte adhesion deficiency syndrome type 1, primarily in patients younger than 18 years CD11a, CD11b, and CD18 phenotyping

CMPRE - Overview: Family Member Comparator Specimen for Exome Sequencing, Varies

Submitting a biological family member's specimen to be used as a comparator for affected patients (probands) undergoing whole exome sequencing

CMPRG - Overview: Family Member Comparator Specimen for Genome Sequencing, Varies

Submitting a biological family member's specimen to be used as a comparator for affected patients (probands) undergoing whole genome sequencing

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...

HV1CD - Overview: HIV-1 and HIV-2 Antibodies for Cadaveric or Hemolyzed Specimens, Serum

Diagnosing HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 infection in cadaveric or hemolyzed serum specimens from symptomatic patients with or without risk factors for HIV infection This test is not offered as a screening or confirmatory test for blood donor...

HCCDD - Overview: Hepatitis C Virus Antibody, Cadaveric or Hemolyzed Specimens, Symptomatic, Serum

Diagnosis of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in cadaveric or hemolyzed serum specimens from symptomatic patients with or without risk factors for HCV infection This test is not intended for screening blood, cell, or tissue donors. This...

HV1CM - Overview: HIV-1 and HIV-2 Antibody Screen for Hemolyzed Specimens, Serum

Screening cadaveric or hemolyzed serum specimens for HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 infection in nonsymptomatic patients with or without risk factors for HIV infection This test is not offered as a screening or confirmatory test for blood donor...

DBS1 - Overview: Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 Evaluation, Serum

Distinguishing type 1 from type 2 diabetes mellitus Identifying individuals at risk of type 1 diabetes (including high-risk relatives of patients with diabetes) Predicting future insulin requirement treatment in patients with adult-onset...

HCCAD - Overview: Hepatitis C Virus Antibody Screen, Cadaveric or Hemolyzed Specimens, Asymptomatic, Serum

Screening cadaveric or hemolyzed serum specimens for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in asymptomatic individuals with or without risk factors for HCV infection Note: In accordance with National Coverage Determination guidance, this test...

HTLVC - Overview: Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus Types 1 and 2 (HTLV-1/-2) Antibody Screen with Confirmation, Spinal Fluid

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...

HTLVL - Overview: Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus Types I and II (HTLV-I/-II) Antibody Confirmation, Serum

Confirmatory detection of human T-cell lymphotropic virus types I and II (HTLV-I and HTLV-II)-specific IgG antibodies in human serum specimens that are consistently reactive by initial screening tests Differentiating between HTLV-I- and...

HSVG - Overview: Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Type 1- and Type 2-Specific Antibodies, IgG, Serum

Determining whether a patient has been previously exposed to herpes simplex virus (HSV) types 1 and 2 Distinguishing between infection caused by HSV types 1 and 2, especially in patients with subclinical or unrecognized HSV infection...

HTLLC - Overview: Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus Types 1 and 2 (HTLV-1/-2) Antibody Confirmation, Spinal Fluid

Confirmatory detection of human T-cell lymphotropic virus types 1 and 2 (HTLV-1 and HTLV-2)-specific IgG antibodies in spinal fluid specimens that are consistently reactive by initial screening tests Differentiating between HTLV-1- and...

PHEPU - Overview: Previous Viral Hepatitis (Unknown Type), Serum

Determining if an individual has been infected following exposure to an unknown type of viral hepatitis virus Obtaining baseline serologic markers of an individual exposed to a source with an unknown type of hepatitis Determining...

SCARA - Overview: Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1, 2, 3, 6, or 7, Repeat Expansion Analysis, Varies

Diagnostic or predictive testing when clinical symptoms or a family history are specific to only one type of spinocerebellar ataxia

BNP - Overview: B-Type Natriuretic Peptide, Plasma

Aiding in the diagnosis of congestive heart failure (CHF) The role of B-type natriuretic peptide in monitoring CHF therapy is under investigation.

HPFLU - Overview: Influenza Virus Type A and Type B and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) RNA, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies

Simultaneous detection of influenza A virus, influenza B virus, and respiratory syncytial virus in upper or lower respiratory tract specimens from individuals with flu-like illnesses

GA2P - Overview: Glutaric Aciduria Type II Gene Panel, Varies

Follow up for abnormal biochemical results suggestive of glutaric acidemia type II Establishing a molecular diagnosis for patients with glutaric acidemia type II Identifying variants within genes known to be associated with glutaric...

HTLVI - Overview: Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus Types I and II Antibody Screen with Confirmation, Serum

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...

AMPMX - Overview: Amphetamine-Type Stimulants Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Meconium

Detecting in utero drug exposure up to 5 months before birth 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 specimen by...

HIBSG - Overview: Haemophilus influenzae Type B Antibody, IgG, Serum

Assessing a patient's immunological (IgG) response to Haemophilus influenzae type B (HIB) vaccine Assessing immunity against HIB Aiding in the evaluation of immunodeficiency when the patient is tested pre- and post-vaccination

SCOF3 - Overview: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS CoV-2) and Influenza Virus Type A and Type B RNA, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies

Simultaneous detection and differentiation of SARS-CoV-2 (cause of COVID-19), influenza A virus, and influenza B virus in upper or lower respiratory tract specimens from individuals with flu-like illnesses

NF1Z - Overview: Neurofibromatosis Type 1, NF1, Full Gene Analysis, Varies

Evaluating patients with a personal or family history suggestive of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) Establishing a diagnosis of a NF1 allowing for targeted cancer surveillance based on associated risks Identifying genetic variants...

AN3TS - Overview: Antineuronal Nuclear Antibody Type 3 (ANNA-3) Titer, Serum

Evaluating patients who present with a subacute neurological disorder of undetermined etiology and have risk factors for primary lung carcinoma Reporting an end titer result from serum specimens

AN2TS - Overview: Antineuronal Nuclear Antibody Type 2 (ANNA-2) Titer, Serum

Investigating middle-aged or older patients who present with unexplainable signs of midbrain/cerebellar/brain stem disorder and/or myelopathy, especially women with a previous history of breast cancer, and both sexes if there is a history...

AN1TS - Overview: Antineuronal Nuclear Antibody-Type 1 (ANNA-1) Titer, Serum

Diagnosis of paraneoplastic autoimmune neuropathies, encephalomyeloradiculopathies, related neurologic disorders, and intestinal pseudo-obstruction/dysmotility associated with small-cell lung carcinoma Reporting an end titer result from...

SCOF4 - Overview: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS CoV-2), Influenza Virus Type A and Type B RNA, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies

Simultaneous detection and differentiation of SARS-CoV-2 (cause of COVID-19), influenza A virus, influenza B virus, and respiratory syncytial virus in upper or lower respiratory tract specimens from individuals with flu-like illnesses

AN3TC - Overview: Antineuronal Nuclear Antibody Type 3 (ANNA-3) Titer, Spinal Fluid

Evaluating patients who present with a subacute neurological disorder of undetermined etiology and have risk factors for primary lung carcinoma Reporting an end titer result from cerebrospinal fluid specimens

AN2TC - Overview: Antineuronal Nuclear Antibody Type 2 (ANNA-2) Titer, Spinal Fluid

Investigating middle-aged or older patients who present with unexplainable signs of midbrain/cerebellar/brain stem disorder and/or myelopathy, especially women with a previous history of breast cancer, and both sexes if there is a history...

AN1TC - Overview: Antineuronal Nuclear Antibody-Type 1 (ANNA-1) Titer, Spinal Fluid

Diagnosis of paraneoplastic autoimmune neuropathies, encephalomyeloradiculopathies, related neurologic disorders, and intestinal pseudo-obstruction/dysmotility associated with small-cell lung carcinoma Reporting an end titer result from...

PC1TS - Overview: Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Antibody Type 1 (PCA-1) Titer, Serum

Identifying female patients whose subacute cerebellar degeneration or peripheral neuropathy is due to a remote (autoimmune) effect of gynecologic or breast carcinoma Reporting an end titer result from serum specimens

PCTTS - Overview: Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Antibody Type Tr (PCA-Tr) Titer, Serum

Serological testing for Purkinje cell cytoplasmic antibody-Tr for patients with acquired cerebellar ataxia of undetermined etiology, particularly if the patient has a history of Hodgkin lymphoma Reporting an end titer result from serum...

PC2TS - Overview: Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Antibody Type 2 (PCA-2) Titer, Serum

Evaluating patients who present with a subacute neurological disorder of undetermined etiology and have risk factors for lung cancer Reporting an end titer result from serum specimens

AGNTS - Overview: Anti-Glial/Neuronal Nuclear Antibody-Type 1 (AGNA-1) Titer, Serum

Reporting an end titer result from serum specimens Serological evaluation using serum specimens from patients who present with a subacute neurological disorder of undetermined etiology, especially those with risk factors for primary lung...

RETZZ - Overview: Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2 Syndrome, RET, Full Gene Analysis, Varies

Evaluating patients with a personal or family history suggestive of a multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN2) or Hirschsprung disease (HSCR) Establishing a diagnosis of MEN2 or HSCR allowing for targeted cancer surveillance based on...

PC2TC - Overview: Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Antibody Type 2 (PCA-2) Titer, Spinal Fluid

Evaluating patients who present with a subacute neurological disorder of undetermined etiology and have risk factors for lung cancer Reporting an end titer result from spinal fluid specimens

PC1TC - Overview: Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Antibody Type 1 (PCA-1) Titer, Spinal Fluid

Identifying female patients whose subacute cerebellar degeneration or peripheral neuropathy is due to a remote (autoimmune) effect of gynecologic or breast carcinoma Reporting an end titer result from spinal fluid specimens

PCTTC - Overview: Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Antibody, Type Tr (PCA-Tr) Titer, Spinal Fluid

Serological testing for Purkinje cell cytoplasmic antibody-Tr for patients with acquired cerebellar ataxia of undetermined etiology, particularly if the patient has a history of Hodgkin lymphoma Reporting an end titer result from spinal...

MPS2B - Overview: Endogenous Mucopolysaccharidosis Type II (I2S [Iduronate-2-Sulfatase]) Biomarker, Blood Spot

Second-tier testing of newborns with an abnormal primary screening result for mucopolysaccharidosis type II (MPS II, decreased iduronate-2-sulfatase) Follow-up testing for evaluation of an abnormal newborn screening result for MPS II This...

MPS1B - Overview: Endogenous Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I (IDUA [Alpha-L-Iduronidase]) Biomarker, Blood Spot

Second-tier testing of newborns with an abnormal primary screening result for mucopolysaccharidosis type I (MPS I) (decreased alpha-L-iduronidase activity) Follow-up testing for evaluation of an abnormal newborn screening result for MPS...

AGNTC - Overview: Anti-Glial/Neuronal Nuclear Antibody-Type 1 (AGNA-1) Titer, Spinal Fluid

Reporting an end titer result from cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) specimens Serological evaluation using CSF specimens from patients who present with a subacute neurological disorder of undetermined etiology, especially those with risk factors...

MPS1R - Overview: Endogenous Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I (IDUA [Alpha-L-Iduronidase]) Biomarker Reflex, Blood Spot

Second-tier testing of newborns with an abnormal primary screening result for mucopolysaccharidosis type I (MPS I, decreased alpha-L-iduronidase activity) where quantitation of the glycosaminoglycans dermatan and heparan sulfate is desired...

MPS2R - Overview: Endogenous Mucopolysaccharidosis Type II (I2S [Iduronate-2-Sulfatase]) Biomarker Reflex, Blood Spot

Second-tier testing of newborns with an abnormal primary screening result for mucopolysaccharidosis type II (MPS II, decreased iduronate-2-sulfatase) where quantitation of the glycosaminoglycans dermatan and heparan sulfate is desired in...

1DIS - Overview: Human Leukocyte Antigens (HLA) A-B-C Disease Association Typing Low Resolution, Blood

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

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