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Special Chemistry

Gerald Kost, M.D., Ph.D. (Director)

Rhonda Becker, M.P.A., M.T. (ASCP), (Manager)

Kathy Omand, M.T. (ASCP), (Supervisor)


The Special Chemistry Laboratory performs routine immunoassay and manual tests. The testing utilizes a variety of methodologies and instruments. Many of these tests are run in scheduled batches and may require more than one day to test. The majority of testing is performed on serum, although some tests require amniotic fluid or EDTA whole blood. The Special Chemistry section is staffed Monday through Friday, and University Holidays from 8:00 am to 4:30 am.


Thyroid tests
Thyroxine (T4)
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Free Thyroxine (fT4)
T3 Uptake
Triiodothyronine (T3)

Method
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Oncology tests - The concentrations of oncology tests in a given specimen may vary between different instruments and methodologies. It is important when monitoring a patient's test levels, that the patient's testing be performed by the same method. Oncology test methods cannot be used interchangeably.

Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), serum              Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (Bayer)
The AFP test's intended use is to aid in managing non-seminomatous testicular cancer when used in conjunction
with physical examination, histology/pathology, and other clinical evaluation procedures.


AFP, amniotic fluid                                   Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (Bayer)
Provide gestational age and clinical indication for testing. The amniotic AFP test is intended for use as an aid in
detecting open neural tube defects when used in conjunction with ultrasonography and amniography testing.


CA 125                                                      Enzyme Immunoassay (Abbott AxSym)
The CA 125 test is to be used as an aid in monitoring the response to therapy for patients with epithelial ovarian
cancer.


CA 27.29                                                   Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (Bayer)
The CA 27.29 test is intended for use as an aid in monitoring patients previously treated for Stage II or Stage III
breast cancer. The test is also intended for use as an aid in the management of breast cancer patients with
metastatic disease by monitoring the progression or regression of disease in response to treatment.


CA 19-9                                                     Radioimmunoassay (Fujirebio)
For Investigational Use Only


CEA                                                           Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (Bayer)
The CEA test is intended for use as an aid in the management of cancer patients in whom changing concentrations
of CEA are observed.


PSA                                                            Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (Bayer equimolar)
The PSA test in conjunction with DRE is intended for use as an aid in the detection of prostate cancer in men 50
years and older. This test is also further indicated as an aid in the management of patients with prostate cancer.

Fertility tests
Estradiol
Follicular Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Prolactin
Testosterone, Total
Testosterone, Free



Endrocine tests
Cortisol
Growth Hormone
Insulin
Hemoglobin A1c
Parathyroid Hormone, Intact (PTH)



Anemia tests
Ferritin
Folic Acid, Serum
Folic Acid, RBC
Vitamin B12


Viral Hepatitis tests
Hepatitis A Ab, Total
Hepatitis A Ab, IgM
Hepatitis B surface Ag
Hepatitis B e Ag
Hepatitis B core Ab, IgM
Hepatitis B core Ab
Hepatitis B e Ab
Hepatitis B surface Ab
Hepatitis C Ab





Miscellaneous tests
Bilirubin Scan, Amniotic Fluid (Delta 450)
      Protect specimen from light, provide weeks gestation
Heterophile Antibody (Mono test)
Sweat Chloride Gibson Cooke
     Call 734-2876 to arrange appointment

Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Radioimmunoassay
Radioimmunoassay




Radioimmunoassay
Radioimmunoassay
Microparticle Enzyme Immunoassay
High Pressure Liquid Chromatography
Radioimmunoassay




Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay



Enzyme Immunoassay
Enzyme Immunoassay
Enzyme Immunoassay
Radioimmunoassay
Microparticle Enzyme Immunoassay
Radioimmunoassay
Radioimmunoassay
Radioimmunoassay
Enzyme Immunoassay






Spectrophotometry

Hemagglutination
Gibson Cooke