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Immunoglobulin M, (IgM), Serum
Test code: L188 The spectrum of abnormalities in serum immunoglobulin concentrations is broad. Abnormal concentrations range from a virtual absence of one or more of the three major classes of immunoglobulin (IgA, IgG and IgM) to polyclonal...
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Immunoglobulin G, (IgG), Serum
Test code: L187 The spectrum of abnormalities in serum immunoglobulin concentrations is broad. Abnormal concentrations range from a virtual absence of one or more of the three major classes of immunoglobulin (IgA, IgG and IgM) to polyclonal...
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Haptoglobin
Test code: L645 Methodology: Immunoturbidimetric Specimen Required: Patient Prep: Fasting specimen preferred. Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) – 0.5 ml. Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature . Separate...
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Vancomycin, Trough Level
Test code: L314 Methodology: Immunoassay Specimen Required: Collect: Red Top Tube – 0.5 ml seerum. Specimen Preparation: Serum free from hemolysis is the recommended specimens. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of...
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Cancer HOTSPOT Panel (50 genes)-(Next Generation Sequencing (NGS))
Currently approved only for NJ NGS is indicated for solid tumors in early stage disease where genetic profile from multiple genes informs diagnosis or disease stratification, prognosis, or treatment options. For late stage cancers, NGS can be used...
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UROVYSION for Bladder Cancer – (Fluorescence in-situ Hybridization (FISH))
Approved for NJ and NY UROVYSION – Urovysion™ is a sensitive and specific test used to diagnose urothelial carcinoma in urine. UroVysion has been approved by the FDA for both monitoring of patients with a history of bladder cancer and detection...
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