CAT - Overview: Cat Epithelium, IgE, Serum

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

HIS12 - Overview: HIV-1/HIV-2 RNA Detection, Serum

Diagnosis of HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 infection in individuals with indeterminate or inconclusive HIV serologic test results Diagnosis of HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 infection in individuals with acute or early HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 infection Diagnosis...

H2GE - Overview: HER2 Amplification Associated with Gastroesophageal Cancer, FISH, Tissue

A predictive marker for patients with both node-positive or node-negative primary and metastatic gastroesophageal cancer Guiding therapy for patients with primary or metastatic gastroesophageal tumors, as patients with HER2 amplification...

H2MT - Overview: HER2 Amplification, Miscellaneous Tumor, FISH, Tissue

Guiding cancer therapy, as patients with HER2 amplification may be candidates for therapies that target the human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) protein (eg, trastuzumab [Herceptin], pertuzumab) Confirming the presence of HER2...

ALC - Overview: Ethanol, Blood

Detection of ethanol (ethyl alcohol) in blood to document prior consumption or administration of ethanol Quantification of the concentration of ethanol in blood correlates directly with degree of intoxication This test is not intended for...

ERPR - Overview: Estrogen/Progesterone Receptor, Semi-Quantitative Immunohistochemistry, Manual

Guiding decisions on hormonal therapy in patients with breast carcinomas This test is not useful for cases of lobular carcinoma in situ.