Test Details Use Results of the insulin-like growth factor-1 assay are to be used in conjunction with other clinical and laboratory data to assist the…
Test Details Use Differential diagnosis of anemia, especially with hypochromia and/or low MCV. The percent saturation sometimes is more helpful than is the iron result…
Test Details Use Measurement of leptin levels in serum or plasma Limitations This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Labcorp. It has…
Test Details Diagnose pancreatitis, more specific for pancreatitis than is serum amylase; diagnose peritonitis, strangulated or infarcted bowel, pancreatic cyst
Use Evaluate hyperlipidemia as an index to coronary artery disease Limitations Patients with obstructive liver disease may develop lipoprotein abnormalities. Serum lipid factors have not…
Test Details Use The PLAC® test for Lp-PLA2 Activity is an enzyme assay for the in vitro quantitative determination of Lp-PLA2 (lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2) activity…
Test Details Use Lp(a) determination is intended for use in conjunction with clinical evaluation, patient risk assessment, and other lipid tests to evaluate disorders of…
Test Details Use The primary clinical use of LH measurement is in evaluating the normalcy of hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis. Measurement of serum gonadotropin levels will allow…
Test Details Use Magnesium deficiency produces neuromuscular disorders. It may cause weakness, tremors, tetany, and convulsions. Hypomagnesemia is associated with hypocalcemia, hypokalemia, long-term hyperalimentation, intravenous…
Test Details Use Aid in the determination of serological status to measles virus. A positive result generally indicates exposure to measles virus or previous vaccination.…
Test Details Use Follow-up evaluation in individuals with hyperhomocysteinemia Methodology Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and restriction enzyme analysis
Test Details Use Detect and confirm presence of prescribed and illicit drugs Methodology Initial testing by immunoassay (IA); confirmation of positive by mass spectrometry (MS)
Test Details Use Detect and confirm presence of prescribed and illicit drugs Methodology Initial testing by immunoassay (IA); confirmation of positive by mass spectrometry (MS)
