Friday, February 7, 2025

Leptospira spp, DNA, biological sample

Mnemonic code, Description and Delivery Time and Sample  Modification

Test code: 3680
Previous mnemonic code: DNLEP
New mnemonic code: DLEP

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Description: Leptospira spp, DNA, biological sample

Delivery term: 7 days

Recommended Samples:

Whole Blood (EDTA) - Refrigerated (stability 1 week)
CSF - Frozen (stability 1 week)
Urine - Frozen (stability 1 week)
Serum - Frozen (stability 1 week)
     
Version of Test: 25
     


Description: LEPTOSPIRA SPP DNA DETECTION, BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE        
Delivery term: 5 days

Recommended Samples:

Whole Blood (EDTA)
CSF
Urine
Serum
Stability:
48 hours refrigerated
1 month frozen

National Storage: Refrigerated
International Storage: Frozen

     
Version of Test: 26
     


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Roma (Risk of Ovarian Malignancy Algorithm), serum

Result format Modification

Test code: 5399
Código nemónico: IRCO

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Result Format:

R1: CA 125 Antigen (U/mL)
R2: HE-4 (pmol/L)
R3: Roma Index (%)
      
     
Version of Test: 3
     


Result Format:

R1: CA 125 Antigen (U/mL)
R2: HE-4 (pmol/L)
R3: Roma Index Premenopausal Women (%)
R4: Roma Index Postmenopausal Women (%)
        
Version of Test: 4
     


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ANTI - BARRIER (CHANNEL VOLTAGE) ANTIBODIES OF CACIUM, SERUM

Reference values Modification

Test code: 7001
Mnemonic code: CANCA

Effective update from 17/02/2025



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ANTI - BARRIER (CHANNEL VOLTAGE) ANTIBODIES OF CACIUM, SERUM
     
Version of Test: 10
     

        
CALCIUM CHANNELS (TYPE P) ANTIBODIES, SERUM        
         
Version of Test: 11
     

The modification of the description is a clarification of the type of antibodies we measure with the procedure in use. 


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HEREDITARY NONPOLYPOSIS COLORECTAL CANCER (LYNCH SYNDROME) · PANEL · NGS + CNV

Erased test

Test code: 9750
Mnemonic code: G14128

Effective update from 10/02/2025

Equivalent test: 5504 (G14008) - HEREDITARY NONPOLYPOSIS COLORECTAL CANCER (LYNCH SYNDROME) · PANEL · NGS

RETINOBLASTOMA · RB1 · NGS+ CNV

Erased test

Test code: 9753
Mnemonic code: G14125

Effective update from 17/02/2025

Equivalent test: 3633 (G14075) - RETINOBLASTOMA · RB1 · NGS

FAMILIAR DIFFUSE GASTRIC CANCER · CDH1 · NGS+ CNV

Erased test

Test code: 9754
Mnemonic code: G14123

Effective update from 10/02/2025

Equivalent test: 1338 (G14026) - FAMILIAR DIFFUSE GASTRIC CANCER · CDH1 · NGS


AMILOIDE PROTEIN A (SAA), SERUM

Method and Reference values Modification

Test code: 3322
Mnemonic code: A-AM

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Method:  Turbidimetry  
         
Reference Values:
      Less than 8.00 mg/L
      *Source: PNT, Insert
     
Version of Test: 9
     

Method: Nephelometry 

Reference Values: 
      Less than 6.40 mg/L
      *Source: PNT, Insert        
         
Version of Test: 10
     


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HEREDITARY BREAST, OVARIAN AND ENDOMETRIAL CANCER (BRCA + 16 GENES) · PANEL · NGS+CNV

Description Modification

Test code: 5413
Mnemonic code: BR16

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HEREDITARY BREAST, OVARIAN AND ENDOMETRIAL CANCER (BRCA + 16 GENES) · PANEL · NGS+CNV        
     
Version of Test: 14
     

HEREDITARY BREAST, OVARIAN AND ENDOMETRIAL CANCER (BRCA + 16 GENES) · PANEL · NGS        
         
Version of Test: 15
     

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FLUORIDE , URINE

Description and Reference values Modification

Test code: 2653
Mnemonic code: FL/O

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      Description: FLUORIDE , URINE 
      
      Reference Values:
      B.E.I -ACGIH 2019 (End of shift): 3 mg/L
      V.L.B (End of shift)(INSHT 2019): 3 mg/L
      * Fuente: Valores Bibliograficos
     




           Version of Test: 8
     

        
 Description: FLUORIDE, END WORKING DAY URINE

 Reference Values:
 Exposure to fluorides V.L.B (INSHT) in urine at the end of the workday: Less than3 mg/L
 B.E.I (ACGIH): Less than 3 mg/L

 Limit of quantification: 0.1 mg/L        
         
         
     
      Version of Test: 9
     


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Wednesday, February 5, 2025

CYTOLOGICAL STUDY IN PERIPHERAL BLOOD

Result Format Modification

Test code: 2823
Mnemonic code: Does not apply

Effective update from 17/02/2025




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    R1  Band neutrophils
    R2  Segmented neutrophils
    R3  Eosinophils
    R4  Basophils
    R5  Lymphocytes
    R6  Monocytes
    R7  Metamyelocytes
    R8  Myelocytes
    R9  Promyelocytes
    R10 Blasts
    R11 MORPHOLOGY
    R12 Erythrocyte morphology
    R13 Platelet morphology
    R14 Leukocyte morphology  
     




      Version of Test: 1
     


        
    R1  Band neutrophils
    R2  Segmented neutrophils
    R3  Eosinophils
    R4  Basophils
    R5  Lymphocytes
    R6  Monocytes
    R7  Myelocytes
    R8  Metamyelocytes
    R9  Promyelocytes
    R10 Other cells
    R11 Erythroblasts
    R12 Blasts
    R13 Lymphoblasts
    R14 Monoblasts
    R15 Promonocytes
    R16 Erythroid series
    R17 Platelet series
    R18 Leukocyte series       
     
       Version of Test: 2
     


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KABUKI 2, SYNDROME OF · KDM6A · MLPA 

New Test in NOÛS Catalog

Test Code: 10155

Sample:
Whole blood - EDTA (5 ml)
Conservation:
Refrigerated
Method:
Multiplex Ligation-dependent Probe Amplification-MLPA
Set Up Days:
Daily
Delivery term:
22 days

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Tuesday, February 4, 2025

ALKALINE PHOPHATASE- ISOENZYMES, SERUM

Discontinued temporarily Test

Test code: 686
Mnemonic test: IFAL

Effective update from 04/02/2025

Temporarily discontinued test due to discontinuation in reagent manufacturing

According to the supplier's estimates, we expect to be able to reactivate the test as of March 15th. The pending samples will be kept in optimal conditions until they can be processed, expecting to be able to start releasing results from the same day of reactivation. However, we are looking for alternatives to reduce this delivery term.  

In view of the situation, please avoid sending new samples until further notice and extend this information to all your customers. 

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Friday, January 31, 2025

TOTAL CHOLESTEROL, BIOLOGICAL FLUIDS

Reference values Modification

Test code: 7563

Effective update from 10/02/2025




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nformation not available       
     
     
Version of Test: 4
     

 No reference values available.  
   Evaluate at clinical discretion        
         
Version of Test:5
     


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CEP 12 FISH, total blood/bone marrow

Description Modification

Test code: 3396
Mnemonic code: Not apply

Effective update from 10/02/2025




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CEP 12 FISH, total blood/bone marrow
     
      Version of Test: 2
     

        
CHROMOSOME 12 · GLI (12Q13) · FISH         
     
      Version of Test: 3
     

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MELANOCYTES ANTIBODIES, SERUM

Result format Modification

Test code: 7902
Mnemonic code: Not apply

Effective update from 10/02/2025




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Result format:
R1: Titer

Version of Test: 26
     

        
Result format:
R1: Interpretation
R2: Titer         
         
Version of Test: 27
     


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COPPER (ICP-MS), SERUM

Reference values Correction

Test code: 315
Mnemonic code: CU

Effective update from 03/02/2025


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 Under 6 months    :   30 – 70  µg/dL
 6 months – 6 years:   90 – 190 µg/dL
 6 – 12 years      :   80 – 160 µg/dL
 Adults:
 Men               :   70 – 140 µg/dL
 Women             :   80 – 160 µg/dL
 Pregnant women    :  118 – 302 µg/dL            

       

      Version of Test: 13

  Under 6 months    :   30 – 70  µg/dL
  6 months – 6 years:   90 – 190 µg/dL
  6 – 12 years      :   80 – 160 µg/dL
  Adults:
  Men               :   70 – 140 µg/dL
  Women             :   80 – 155 µg/dL
  Pregnant          :  118 – 302 µg/dL     

         
              

        Version of Test:   14
     

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COL2A1 NGS, total blood

Description Modification

Test code: 1094
Mnemonic code: Not apply

Effective update from 10/02/2025




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COL2A1 NGS, total blood        
     
     
Version of Test: 1
     

STICKLER TYPE I SYNDROME · COL2A1 · NGS        
         
Version of Test: 2
     

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OXALIC ACID, CITRIC ACID URINE

Pre-analytical Conditions and Sample Modification


Effective update from 03/02/2025

Sample: Acidified recent urine / Acidified 24-hour urine.

To mesure both, Oxalate and Citrate in urine, it is essential that the sample be collected with hydrochloric acid (HCl).

Test code
Mnemonic code
Description
262
CIO2
CITRIC ACID, 24 h URINE
4387
CICM
CITRIC ACID, URINE
343
OXOR
OXALIC ACID, 24 h URINE
4385
OXCM
OXALIC ACID, URINE

 

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