Helpful to identify pregnancies at increased risk of having a child with Down syndrome (trisomy 21), Open Neural Tube Defect (ONTD, spina bifida) and trisomy 18 (T18). This test is not diagnostic. The patient information provided with the...
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...
TXMGP - Overview: Toxoplasma gondii Antibody, IgM and IgG, Serum
Determining whether a patient has had previous exposure to or recent infection with Toxoplasma gondii IgG is not useful for diagnosing infection in infants younger than 6 months of age. IgG antibodies in this age group usually are the...
PTH2 - Overview: Parathyroid Hormone, Serum
Diagnosis and differential diagnosis of hypercalcemia Diagnosis of primary, secondary, and tertiary hyperparathyroidism Diagnosis of hypoparathyroidism Monitoring kidney failure patients for possible renal osteodystrophy
ALT - Overview: Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) (GPT), Serum
Diagnosis and monitoring of liver disease associated with hepatic necrosis
BUN - Overview: Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Serum
Screening test for evaluation of kidney function
NF4FS - Overview: Neurofascin-155 IgG4, Flow Cytometry, Serum
Evaluating patients with an underlying demyelinating neuropathy Diagnosis of a neurofascin-155 IgG4 mediated neuropathy
C3 - Overview: Complement C3, Serum
Assessing disease activity in systemic lupus erythematosus Investigating an undetectable total complement level
VALPF - Overview: Valproic Acid, Free, Serum
Monitoring free valproic acid in therapy Assessing compliance Evaluating potential toxicity
VALPA - Overview: Valproic Acid, Total, Serum
Monitoring total valproic acid in therapy Assessing compliance Evaluating potential toxicity
sequential-maternal-serum-screening-testing-algorithm.pdf
Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). All rights reserved. Sequential Maternal Serum Screening Testing Algorithm Diagnostic testing should be offered Screen-positive: results reported...
MCL Platelet Antibody Screen Serum Information MC1235242
MCL Platelet Antibody Screen Serum Information Complete print Platelet Antibody Screen Serum Patient Information Reset Form Patient Information Patient Middle Birth Date...
Gravis/Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome Evaluation, Serum
Confirming the autoimmune basis of a defect in neuromuscular transmission (eg, myasthenia gravis [MG], Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome [LEMS]) Distinguishing LEMS from autoimmune forms of MG Providing a quantitative autoantibody...
Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Complement Panel, Serum and Plasma
Detecting deficiencies in the alternative pathway that can cause atypical-hemolytic uremic syndrome, dense deposit disease, and C3 glomerulonephritis A second-tier test that aids in the differential diagnosis of thrombotic...
Evaluation with Muscle-Specific Kinase (MuSK) Reflex, Serum
Diagnosing autoimmune myasthenia gravis (MG) in adults and children Distinguishing autoimmune from congenital MG in adults and children or other acquired forms of neuromuscular junction transmission disorders Establishing a quantitative...