Technical Briefs
Technical Briefs provide a summary of the key elements of tests performed in our laboratories.
Details include clinical significance and indications, interpretation of results, assay methodology, and specimen requirements.
For additional information, refer to our Test Directory or contact Client Services.
Laboratory Resources
ADAMTS13 Evaluation for Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)
Affirm Probe for the Laboratory Diagnosis of Infectious Vaginitis
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (SERPINA1) Targeted Genotyping
Amyloid Typing by Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Anti-phospholipid Antibody Testing (Lupus Anticoagulant Testing)
ADAMTS13 Evaluation for Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)
Affirm Probe for the Laboratory Diagnosis of Infectious Vaginitis
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (SERPINA1) Targeted Genotyping
Amyloid Typing by Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Anti-phospholipid Antibody Testing (Lupus Anticoagulant Testing)
Beryllium Lymphocyte Proliferation Test (Be-LPT)
BK Polyoma Virus by Real-time PCR (Detection and Quantitation)
Chromosomal SNP Microarray for Hematology on bone marrow
Collagen Binding Activity Assay for Von Willebrand Disease
Cystic Fibrosis Pathogenic Variant Analysis
D-dimer to Rule Out Venous Thromboembolism
Detection and Typing of HSV-1 and HSV-2 in CSF by PCR
Ehrlichia and Anaplasma Peripheral Blood Smear Review
Fecal Occult Blood Tests for Colorectal Cancer Screening
Fragile X Syndrome and FMR1-Associated Disorders
Hematologic Neoplasm Next-Generation Sequencing Panel
High-Sensitivity Flow Cytometry for Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
HSV / VZV Detection from Lesions
Hypercoagulability/Thrombophilia Testing
Intrapartum Group B Streptococcus PCR Test
Legionella pneumophila by Real-Time PCR
M. tuberculosis Complex versus Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria by PCR on Smear Positive Specimens
MGMT Pyrosequencing Methylation Assay for Glioblastoma
MYD88 L265P Mutation Detection
Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Reference Range Update
Respiratory Viral Panel by PCR (RVPPCR)
Routine Stool Culture for Enteric Pathogens
Sarcoma Fusion Next-Generation Sequencing Panel
Shiga Toxin Testing for All Enetric Pathogen Requests on Stool
Streptococcus pneumoniae Antigen Detection in Urine
Testing for Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia