To detect an EGFR gene mutation in tumor tissue to help guide treatment of non-small cell lung cancer Specimen:A sample of cancer tissue obtained during a biopsy When To Get Tested: When you have been diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and your health practitioner is considering treatment with tyrosine kinase inhibitors such as gefitinib and erlotinib Test Preparation:None Normal Test Result: 136 - 146

To assess your risk of developing cardiovascular disease CVD to monitor treatment Specimen:A blood sample obtained by inserting a needle into a vein in your arm or from a fingerstick When To Get Tested: Screening when no risk factors present for adults every four to six years for youths once between the ages of 9 and 11 and again between ages 17 and 21 Monitoring at regular intervals when risk factors are present when prior results showed high risk levels and or to monitor effectiveness of treatment Test Preparation:Typically fasting for 9-12 hours water only before having your blood drawn is required but some labs offer non-fasting lipid testing Follow any instructions you are given and tell the person drawing your blood whether or not you have fasted For youths without risk factors testing may be done without fasting Normal Test Result: the ratio should be below 4

To help diagnose and manage conditions affecting kidney function may be used as part of general health screening or to screen someone who is at risk of developing kidney disease or to follow someone with known kidney disease Specimen:A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm When To Get Tested: When you have signs and symptoms that suggest that you may have a condition affecting the function of your kidneys when you are being treated for kidney disease when you have certain risk factors for kidney disease such as high blood pressure or diabetes Test Preparation:You may be instructed to fast for 8-12 hours no food only water prior to the test Normal Test Result: 0.6 mg/dL –1.1 mg/dL in women and 0.7–1.3 mg/dL in men

To help evaluate thyroid gland function and to help diagnose thyroid disorders Specimen:A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm When To Get Tested: When you have signs and symptoms suggesting hypo- or hyperthyroidism due to a condition affecting the thyroid Test Preparation:None needed however certain medications can interfere with the tests included in the panel so tell your health practitioner about any drugs that you are taking Normal Test Result: 0.4 milli-international units per liter to 4.0 milli-international units per liter

To determine your general health status; to screen for, diagnose, or monitor any one of a variety of diseases and conditions that affect blood cells. A blood sample is drawn from a vein in your arm or a fingerstick

Liver function tests, also known as liver chemistries, help determine the health of your liver by measuring the levels of proteins, liver enzymes, and bilirubin in your blood