MUSH - Overview: Mushroom, IgE, Serum

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

CDTA - Overview: Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin, Adult, Serum

Indicating chronic alcohol abuse This test is not appropriate for screening patients for congenital disorders of glycosylation.

TPBF - Overview: Protein, Total, Body Fluid

Identification of exudative pleural effusions Differentiating hepatic from other causes of ascites that have elevated serum ascites albumin gradient using peritoneal fluid

ROPG - Overview: Measles (Rubeola) Antibodies, IgG, Serum

Determining immune status of individuals to the measles virus Documenting previous infection with measles virus in an individual without a previous record of immunization to measles virus

GOOS - Overview: Goose Feathers, IgE, Serum

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

LGBWB - Overview: Globotriaosylsphingosine, Blood

Screening of patients with Fabry disease when a serum specimen is not available This test should not be used for newborn screening followup.