BILI3 - Overview: Bilirubin, Serum

Assessing liver function Evaluating a wide range of diseases affecting the production, uptake, storage, metabolism, or excretion of bilirubin Monitoring the efficacy of neonatal phototherapy

BGRS - Overview: Barley Grass, IgE, Serum

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

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.

BFTH - Overview: Budgerigar Feathers, IgE, Serum

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

BRAZ - Overview: Brazil Nut, IgE, Serum

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

BLAC - Overview: Beta-Lactoglobulin, IgE, Serum

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

BHISC - Overview: Bone Histomorphometry, Gross Microscopic Exam

Undetermined metabolic bone disease in wet tissue specimens Renal osteodystrophy Osteomalacia Osteoporosis Paget disease Assessing effects of therapy Identification of some disorders of the hematopoietic system Aluminum...

BHISI - Overview: Bone Histomorphometry, Consultant Interpretation, Slides Only

Identifying undetermined metabolic bone disease in submitted slide specimens Diagnosing renal osteodystrophy Diagnosing osteomalacia Diagnosing osteoporosis Diagnosing Paget disease Assessing the effects of therapy Identifying...

BFBL - Overview: Bilirubin, Body Fluid

Evaluating peritoneal fluid or abdominal drain fluid as a screening test for bile leakage May aid in the distinction between a transudative and an exudative pleural effusion

BAMB - Overview: Bamboo Shoot, IgE, Serum

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