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Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT)

The APTT test is used to investigate unexplained bleeding or clotting. If the PTT is prolonged and the cause is not anticoagulant therapy or heparin contamination, then a second PTT test is performed by mixing the patient’s plasma with pooled …

Advanced Semen Report (ASR 2.0)™

The Advanced Semen Report 2.0™ is a unique ReproSource panel that provides an evaluation of mutliple semen parameters that have been shown to affect a couple’s likelyhood of success with natural conception and IUI. The Advanced Semen Report (ASR 2.0) …

Albumin

This assay measures the quantitative amount of Albumin in the patient’s serum. This assay is commonly used as part of a comprehensive hormone evaluation for women and men. Albumin is a carbohydrate-free protein, which constitutes 55-65% of total plasma protein. …

Anti-Beta2 Glycoprotein 1 Antibodies

This ELISA assay detects the presence of auto-antibodies against Beta2Glycoprotein 1. It includes isotypes IgG, IgM and IgA. Anti-Beta2 Glycoprotein1 is a protein cofactor that has an affinity for negatively charged phospholipids. Antibodies against Anti-B2GP 1 have been shown to …

Anti-thyroglobulin Antibodies (THAB)

This ELISA assay measures autoimmune antibodies against the thyroid protein Thyroglobulin. Autoimmunity has been directly associated in the etiology of several reproductive conditions including unexplained infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss. Autoimmune thyroid disorders are characterized by the presence of anti-thyroid …

Anti-Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies (TPO)

This ELISA assay measures autoimmune antibodies against the thyroid enzyme thyroid peroxidase. Autoimmunity has been directly associated in the etiology of several reproductive conditions including unexplained infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss. Autoimmune thyroid disorders are characterized by the presence of …

Antiadrenal Antibodies

Adrenal Antibody is detected in patients with autoimmune adrenal disease. For determining autoimmune disease that may contribute to adrenal dysfunction. Antiadrenal antibobies are thought to be a supportive diagnostic indication of systemic autoimmune disease which may be a risk factor …

Anticardiolipin Antibodies

This ELISA assay detects the presence of auto-antibodies against the Cardiolipin phospholipid found predominanty in organelle membrane of mitochondria. It includes isotypes IgG, IgM and IgA. Anticardiolipin (ACL) antibodies are one of the original laborotory criteria for diagnosing Antiphospholipid Antibody …

Antimullerian Hormone (AMH)

This assay determines the amount of AMH in a serum specimen using ELISA. Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH), Müllerian Inhibiting Substance (MIS), or Müllerian-Inhibiting Factor (MIF) all refer to the same protein that affects cell growth and differentiation. In males, it prevents …

Antinuclear Antibodies Screen (ANA Screen)

This is a test for an autoimmune response. The first test is usually a screen, which identifies up to 100 of this type of antibodies as a group. If the ANA Screen is positive, the ANA Panel is automatically reflexed …

Antinuclear Antibody Profile (ANA Profile)

This is a test for an autoimmune response. The first test is usually a screen, which identifies most of this type of antibody as a group. If the ANA Screen is positive, the ANA Profile is automatically reflexed to determine …

Antiovarian Antibodies

This assay uses immunoflorescence to determine positivity for antibodies targeting ovarian tissue. Ovarian Antibodies may be found in patients with premature ovarian failure, Addison’s disease, and polyendocrinopathy syndromes.

Antiphosphatidic Acid Antibodies

This ELISA assay detects the presence of auto-antibodies against the phosphatidic acid molecule found in cell wall membranes. It includes isotypes IgG, IgM and IgA. Antiphospholipid (aPL) antibodies recognize negatively charged phospholipids in the presence of protein cofactors such as …

Antiphosphatidylethanolamine Antibodies

This ELISA assay detects the presence of auto-antibodies against the phosphatidylethanolamine molecule found in cell wall membranes. It includes isotypes IgG, IgM and IgA. Antiphospholipid (aPL) antibodies recognize negatively charged phospholipids in the presence of protein cofactors such as β2glycoprotein …

Antiphosphatidylglycerol Antibodies

This ELISA assay detects the presence of auto-antibodies against the phosphatidylglycerol molecule found in cell wall membranes. It includes isotypes IgG, IgM and IgA. Antiphospholipid (aPL) antibodies recognize negatively charged phospholipids in the presence of protein cofactors such as β2glycoprotein …

Antiphosphatidylinositol Antibodies

This ELISA assay detects the presence of auto-antibodies against the phosphatidylinositol molecule found in cell wall membranes. It includes isotypes IgG, IgM and IgA. Antiphospholipid (aPL) antibodies recognize negatively charged phospholipids in the presence of protein cofactors such as β2glycoprotein …

Antiphosphatidylserine Antibodies

This ELISA assay detects the presence of auto-antibodies against the anionic phosphatidylserine molecule found in external cell wall membranes. It includes isotypes IgG, IgM and IgA. Antiphospholipid (aPL) antibodies recognize negatively charged phospholipids in the presence of protein cofactors such …

Antithrombin III (ATIII) Activity

This test measures the heparin-dependent activity of ATIII utilizing a chromogenic assay that measures its ability to inhibit factor Xa. This test does not delineate between type 1 and type 2 deficiency. The ATIII Antigen test is used to identify …

Antithrombin III (ATIII) Antigen

Test for the quantitative determination of antithrombin III (ATIII) concentration in human plasma by the immuno-turbidimetric assay. ATIII is a potent inhibitor (anticoagulant) of multiple reactions in the coagulation cascade (Factors XIa, IXa, Xa, and IIa) and is one of …

APA Report 1.0 Expanded Panel

This ELISA assay detects the presence of auto-antibodies against an extensive list of phospholipid headgroups and isotypes. The expanded panel was designed to include the phospholipid antibodies commonly considered to be within the standard of care guidelines from ACOG[1] as …

APA Report 1.0 Standard Panel

This ELISA assay detects the presence of auto-antibodies against an extensive list of phospholipid headgroups and isotypes. The standard panel was designed to include the phospholipid antibodies commonly considered to be within the standard of care guidelines from ACOG.[1] Antiphospholipid …

APhL®

This ELISA assay detects the presence of auto-antibodies against proprietary combination of anionic phospholipids. This assay has demonstrated superior specificity for detecting Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome through its ability to reduce false positives sometimes associated with infectious diseases and other non-APS …

Cystic Fibrosis Screening (97 mutations + Poly-T analysis)

This CF screening assay assesses 97 mutations and associated poly (T) polymorphisms. This screening includes mutations recommended by ACOG/ACMG and additional coverage to detect CF mutations and polymorphisms associate with congential bilateral absence of the vas deferens (CBAVD). Cystic fibrosis …

Estradiol (E2)

This assay measures the quantitative amount of estradiol in the patient’s serum. This assay is commonly used as part of a comprehensive hormone evaluation for both women and men. Most estradiol in women is produced by the granulosa cells of …

Factor V Leiden Coagulation/APCR

This test measures the enhanced activity of Factor V due to the Leiden mutation. This test is an APTT-based assay for the detection of the APC resistance phenotype, i.e. the poor anticoagulant response to activated protein C (APC). The test …

Factor V Leiden Mutation (R506Q)

This test is used as a confirmation test for the coagulation test (Activated Protein C Resistance or APCR) or for those cases where the results from the coagulation test are inconclusive. This test detects the presence of the single nucleotide …

Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

This assay measures the quantitative amount of follicle stimulating hormone in the patient’s serum. This assay is commonly used as part of a comprehensive hormone evaluation for women and men. FSH is synthesized and secreted by gonadotrophs of the anterior …

Fragile X

This assay measures the number of CGG, tri-nucleotide repeats on the X chromosome using both PCR and Southern Blot analysis. Fragile X syndrome is the most common cause of inherited mental retardation. Although affected females generally suffer less, about 20-33% …