UPHB - Overview: pH, Body Fluid

Indicating the presence of infections or fistulas Verifying the effectiveness of treatment to reduce stomach pH Diagnosing disease states characterized by abnormal stomach acidity This test is not appropriate for measurement of...

TOXGP - Overview: Toxoplasma gondii Antibody, IgG, Serum

Determining whether a patient has had previous exposure to or recent infection with Toxoplasma gondii This test is not useful for diagnosing infection in infants younger than 6 months of age. In that age group, IgG antibodies usually are...

TLYM - Overview: T-Cell Lymphoma, FISH, Tissue

Detecting common, recurrent chromosome abnormalities in various T-cell lymphomas in paraffin-embedded tissue specimens at diagnosis Providing prognostic information in patients with documented systemic ALK-negative anaplastic large cell...

FANT - Overview: Fire Ant, IgE, Serum

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

BFOS - Overview: FosB, Immunostain, Technical Component Only

Diagnosing pseudomyogenic (epithelioid sarcoma-like) hemangioendothelioma and epithelioid hemangiomas

DIG - Overview: Digoxin, Serum

Monitoring digoxin therapy

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.

LPAGF - Overview: Lymphocyte Proliferation to Antigens, Blood

Assessing T-cell function in patients on immunosuppressive therapy, including solid-organ transplant patients Evaluating patients suspected of having impairment in cellular immunity Evaluation of T-cell function in patients with primary...

AH50 - Overview: Alternative Complement Pathway, Functional, Serum

Investigation of suspected alternative pathway complement deficiency, atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome, C3 glomerulonephritis, and dense-deposit disease

TWRP - Overview: Tropheryma whipplei, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies

Aiding in the diagnosis of Whipple disease, especially for identifying inconclusive or suspicious cases, using tissue or fluid specimens