AFPPT - Overview: Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP), Peritoneal Fluid

An adjunct to cytology to differentiate between malignancy-related ascites and benign causes of ascites formation

AAMSD - Overview: Amino Acids, Maple Syrup Urine Disease Panel, Plasma

Follow-up of patients with maple syrup urine disease Monitoring of dietary compliance for patients with maple syrup urine disease

AMIO - Overview: Amiodarone, Serum

Monitoring amiodarone therapy, especially when amiodarone is coadministered with other drugs that may interact Evaluating possible amiodarone toxicity Assessing patient compliance

APGH - Overview: Alpha-Subunit Pituitary Tumor Marker, Serum

Adjunct in the diagnosis of pituitary tumors As part of the follow-up of treated pituitary tumor patients Differential diagnosis of thyrotropin-secreting pituitary tumor versus thyroid hormone resistance Differential diagnosis of...

ASPAR - Overview: Asparagus, IgE, Serum

Establishing the diagnosis of an allergy to asparagus Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior...

ARVGG - Overview: Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy Gene Panel, Varies

Providing a genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of a hereditary form of arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy Establishing a diagnosis of a hereditary form of arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy

ALAUR - Overview: Aminolevulinic Acid, Urine

Assisting in the differential diagnosis of the acute hepatic porphyrias

AAT - Overview: Alpha-1-Antitrypsin, Serum

Workup of individuals with suspected disorders such as familial chronic obstructive lung disease Diagnosing alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency

AFP - Overview: Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) Tumor Marker, Serum

Follow-up management of patients undergoing cancer therapy, especially for testicular and ovarian tumors and for hepatocellular carcinoma Often used in conjunction with human chorionic gonadotropin.(2) This test is not recommended as a...

ANCH - Overview: Anchovy, IgE, Serum

Establishing the diagnosis of an allergy to anchovy Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior...