Referred Tests
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Test ID: OXYWB
Oxysterols, Blood
Useful For 
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Investigation of possible diagnoses of Niemann-Pick disease types A, B, or C in blood spot specimens
Monitoring of individuals with Niemann-Pick type C disease
This test is not suitable for the identification of carriers.
Testing Algorithm Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
See Newborn Screening Act Sheet Niemann-Pick A/B: Decreased Acid Sphingomyelinase in Special Instructions.
Special Instructions Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test
Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Yes
Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test
Oxysterols, B
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Acid Sphingomyelinase Deficiency
ASM Deficiency
Niemann-Pick type A
Niemann-Pick type B
Niemann-Pick type C
ASM Deficiency
Niemann-Pick type A
Niemann-Pick type B
Niemann-Pick type C