Esoteric Testing

Esoteric testing encompasses specialized laboratory analyses that extend beyond routine clinical diagnostics and are typically performed within advanced laboratory settings. Such testing is integral to complex clinical trials and research programs requiring high analytical specificity and controlled execution.

At Dr. Dangs Central Lab, esoteric testing is performed in alignment with Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) and governed by validated Standard Operating Procedures to ensure consistency, reproducibility, and minimized analytical variability across samples.

These assays require highly specialized technical and scientific expertise and are conducted by experienced personnel with domain-specific proficiency in complex laboratory methodologies. This capability enables reliable execution of demanding test protocols while meeting the quality and regulatory expectations associated with advanced clinical research.

Dr. Dangs Lab Central Lab esoteric testing including ELISA flow cytometry and specialized diagnostic assays

Snapshot of Key Esoteric Tests Available

Vaccine Immunogenicity–Related Assays

  • Chikungunya IgG
  • Measles & Mumps IgG by ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immuno-Sorbent Assay)
  • SARS-CoV-2 RBD IgG (Total, IgG1, IgG2, IgG4)
  • Interferon-Gamma (IFN-γ)
  • Interleukin-4 (IL-4)
  • Anti-Bordetella FHA IgG
  • Anti-Bordetella pertussis toxin IgG
  • Anti-Diphtheria Toxoid IgG
  • Anti-Tetanus Toxoid IgG
  • Anti-Haemophilus influenzae type b IgG
  • Serum-based Bordetella pertussis antibody (agglutinin) titre

Other Esoteric and Specialized Tests

  • Flow cytometry–based assessment of NK cells, Th1/Th2 subsets, and regulatory T cells
  • Chromogenic assay for Factor VIII activity
  • Nijmegen modification of the Bethesda assay
  • Factor VIII antigen by ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immuno-Sorbent Assay)
  • HLA typing for celiac disease (DQ2 & DQ8)
  • RBC folate
  • Urinary glycosaminoglycans (GAG)
  • Glutamate dehydrogenase (GLDH)
  • Alpha-1 acid glycoprotein
  • Alpha-1 antitrypsin
  • Soluble transferrin receptor
  • Viral respiratory panel
  • Dengue serotyping by RT-PCR
  • Trichomonas vaginalis PCR
  • Vitamin A & Vitamin E by HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography)
  • TSH receptor antibodies
  • Bacteriophage susceptibility testing

(Representative list; additional assays available based on study requirements.)