PBPO - Overview: Penicillin G, IgE, Serum

Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to penicillin G Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization...

IGG - Overview: Immunoglobulin G (IgG), Serum

Detecting or monitoring of IgG monoclonal gammopathies and immune deficiencies

SUBIF - Overview: Immunoglobulin G (IgG) Subtypes Immunofluorescence, Tissue

Determining the subclass of IgG antibody found in renal immunofluorescent panel and determining if the deposits are monoclonal or monotypic

FHLCG - Overview: Immunoglobulin G (IgG) Heavy and Light Chain (HLC) Pairs, Kappa and Lambda with Ratio

Heavy and light chain pair quantitation may be useful for: 1. Distinguishing between broadly migrating monoclonal proteins and restricted polyclonal immunoglobulin patterns on serum electrophoresis. 2. Quantitating monoclonal IgG proteins...

HCYSS - Overview: Homocysteine, Total, Serum

An aid for screening patients suspected of having an inherited disorder of methionine metabolism including: -Cystathionine beta-synthase deficiency (homocystinuria) -Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase deficiency and its thermolabile...

HCYSP - Overview: Homocysteine, Total, Plasma

An aid for screening patients suspected of having an inherited disorder of methionine metabolism including: -Cystathionine beta-synthase deficiency (homocystinuria) -Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase deficiency and its thermolabile...

METRN - Overview: Metanephrines, Fractionated, Random, Urine

A second-order screening test for the presumptive diagnosis of pheochromocytoma in patients with non-episodic hypertension Confirming positive plasma metanephrine results in patients with non-episodic hypertension

CCFR - Overview: Cortisol/Cortisone, Free, Random, Urine

Investigating suspected Cushing syndrome (hypercortisolism), when a 24-hour collection is prohibitive (ie, pediatric patients). Assisting in diagnosing acquired or inherited abnormalities of 11-beta-hydroxy steroid dehydrogenase (cortisol...

AGU20 - Overview: Acylglycines, Quantitative, Random, Urine

Diagnosis and monitoring for patients affected with one of the following inborn errors of metabolism: Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorders: -Glutaric acidemia type II -Medium-chain 3-ketoacyl-coenzyme A (CoA) thiolase (MCKAT)...

VH - Overview: Vanillylmandelic Acid and Homovanillic Acid, Random, Urine

Preferred first test for screening for catecholamine-secreting tumors in a random urine specimen when requesting both homovanillic acid and vanillylmandelic acid Supporting a diagnosis of neuroblastoma Monitoring patients with a treated...

DASM5 - Overview: Drugs of Abuse Screen, Meconium 5

Identifying amphetamines (and methamphetamines), opiates, phencyclidine, as well as metabolites of cocaine and marijuana in meconium specimens

MALP - Overview: Malabsorption Evaluation Panel, Feces

Evaluation of patients with suspected malabsorption, as suggested by chronic diarrhea, unexplained weight loss, or nutritional deficiencies Differentiation between causes of malabsorption, specifically inflammatory conditions, pancreatic...

DSM5X - Overview: Drugs of Abuse Screen 5, Chain of Custody, Meconium

Identifying amphetamines (and methamphetamines), opiates, and phencyclidine, as well as metabolites of cocaine and marijuana in meconium specimens Chain of custody is required whenever the results of testing could be used in a court of...

HMNA - Overview: Heavy Metals, Nails

Detection of nonacute arsenic, mercury, and lead exposure

MPA - Overview: Mycophenolic Acid, Serum

Monitoring therapy to ensure adequate blood levels and avoid over-immunosuppression

DASM4 - Overview: Drugs of Abuse Screen, Meconium 4

Identifying amphetamines (and methamphetamines), opiates, as well as metabolites of cocaine and marijuana in meconium specimens

OPATM - Overview: Opiate Confirmation, Meconium

Detecting maternal prenatal opiate/opioid use up to 5 months before birth

HYOX - Overview: Hyperoxaluria Panel, Random, Urine

Distinguishing between primary and secondary hyperoxaluria Distinguishing between primary hyperoxaluria types 1, 2, and 3

CRANR - Overview: Cortisol, Free, Random, Urine

Investigating suspected hypercortisolism when a 24-hour collection is prohibitive (ie, pediatric patients)

DSM4X - Overview: Drugs of Abuse Screen 4, Chain of Custody, Meconium

Identifying amphetamines (and methamphetamines) and opiates, as well as metabolites of cocaine and marijuana in meconium specimen Chain of custody is required whenever the results of testing could be used in a court of law. Its purpose is...

CBC - Overview: Complete Blood Cell Count (CBC) with Differential, Blood

Screening tool to confirm a hematologic disorder, to establish or rule out a diagnosis, to detect an unsuspected hematologic disorder, or to monitor effects of radiation or chemotherapy

Units of Measurement - Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Units of Measure A list of common units used in the reporting of our assays has been defined. Refer to the table for these units as well as the recommended report abbreviations. Last updated: June 6, 2025...

HVAR - Overview: Homovanillic Acid, Random, Urine

Screening children for catecholamine-secreting tumors using a random urine collection when requesting homovanillic acid only Monitoring neuroblastoma treatment Screening patients with possible inborn errors of catecholamine metabolism

HMHA - Overview: Heavy Metals, Hair

Detection of nonacute arsenic, mercury, and lead exposure using hair specimens

FRAG - Overview: Osmotic Fragility, Erythrocytes

Evaluating suspected hereditary spherocytosis-associated hemolytic anemia Confirming or detecting mild spherocytosis

VMAR - Overview: Vanillylmandelic Acid, Random, Urine

Screening children for catecholamine-secreting tumors using a random urine collection when requesting vanillylmandelic acid only Supporting a diagnosis of neuroblastoma Monitoring patients with a treated neuroblastoma

SMNCS - Overview: Spinal Muscular Atrophy Carrier Screening, Deletion/Duplication Analysis, Varies

General population carrier screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) Carrier screening for reproductive partners of known SMA carriers Carrier screening for parents of a child with a known deletion of the survival motor neuron 1 gene...

QMPSS - Overview: Monoclonal Protein Study, Quantitative, Serum

Aiding in the diagnosis and monitoring of monoclonal gammopathies, when used in conjunction with free light chain studies This test alone is not considered an adequate screen for monoclonal gammopathies.

ELASF - Overview: Pancreatic Elastase, Feces

Evaluating patients with suspected exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, with symptoms of unexplained diarrhea, constipation, steatorrhea, flatulence, weight loss, upper abdominal pain, and food intolerances Monitoring of exocrine pancreatic...

SMNDX - Overview: Spinal Muscular Atrophy Diagnostic Assay, Deletion/Duplication Analysis, Varies

First-tier newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) Prenatal testing for SMA Diagnostic testing to confirm a suspected diagnosis of SMA

FCLPF - Overview: Cathartic Laxatives Profile, Stool

Cathartic Laxatives Profile, Stool

HIPA - Overview: Hippuric Acid, Urine

Hippuric Acid, Urine

AMPHM - Overview: Amphetamine-Type Stimulants Confirmation, Meconium

Detecting in utero exposure to amphetamine-type stimulants up to 5 months before birth

FMNPP - Overview: Motor Neuropathy Panel

Motor Neuropathy Panel

WGSEQ - Overview: Gamma-Globin Full Gene Sequencing, Varies

An adjunct in the interpretation of hemoglobin electrophoresis results Evaluation for suspected gamma variants or nondeletional hereditary persistence of fetal hemoglobin Assessment of unstable gamma chain variants when other tests for...

ALBFL - Overview: Albumin, Body Fluid

Aiding in identifying the cause of ascites Aiding in differentiating exudative and transudative pleural effusions

AMPMX - Overview: Amphetamine-Type Stimulants Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Meconium

Detecting in utero drug exposure up to 5 months before birth Chain of custody is required whenever the results of testing could be used in a court of law. Its purpose is to protect the rights of the individual contributing the specimen by...

FATF - Overview: Fat, Feces

Diagnosing fat malabsorption due to pancreatic or intestinal disorders Monitoring effectiveness of enzyme supplementation in certain malabsorption disorders This test is not useful for differentiating among pancreatic diseases.

HVA - Overview: Homovanillic Acid, 24 Hour, Urine

Screening children for catecholamine-secreting tumors using a 24-hour urine collection when requesting homovanillic acid only Monitoring neuroblastoma treatment Screening patients with possible inborn errors of catecholamine metabolism

VMA - Overview: Vanillylmandelic Acid, 24 Hour, Urine

Screening children for catecholamine-secreting tumors using a 24-hour urine collection when requesting testing for vanillylmandelic acid only Supporting a diagnosis of neuroblastoma Monitoring patients with a treated neuroblastoma

COKEM - Overview: Cocaine and Metabolites Confirmation, Meconium

Detecting in utero drug exposure up to 5 months before birth

CALPR - Overview: Calprotectin, Feces

Evaluating patients suspected of having a gastrointestinal inflammatory process Distinguishing inflammatory bowel disease from irritable bowel syndrome, when used in conjunction with other diagnostic modalities, including endoscopy,...

HAEV1 - Overview: Hemolytic Anemia Evaluation, Blood

Evaluation of lifelong or inherited hemolytic anemias, including red blood cell membrane disorders, unstable or abnormal hemoglobin variants, and red blood cell enzyme disorders This evaluation is not suitable for acquired causes of...

RBCME - Overview: Red Blood Cell Membrane Evaluation, Blood

Investigation of suspected red cell membrane disorders, such as hereditary spherocytosis or hereditary pyropoikilocytosis This test is not useful for hereditary elliptocytosis.

CUT - Overview: Copper, Liver Tissue

Diagnosing Wilson disease and primary biliary cirrhosis using liver tissue specimens

GALMP - Overview: Galactosemia, GALT Gene, Variant Panel, Varies

Second-tier test for confirming a diagnosis of galactosemia as indicated by enzymatic testing or newborn screening Carrier testing family members of an affected individual of known genotype (has variants included in the panel) Resolution...

COKMX - Overview: Cocaine and Metabolite Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Meconium

Detecting in utero drug exposure up to 5 months before birth Chain of custody is required whenever the results of testing could be used in a court of law. Its purpose is to protect the rights of the individual contributing the specimen by...

HQ - Overview: HemoQuant, Feces

Detection of blood in feces Evaluation of iron deficiency Detection of bleeding as a complication of anticoagulant therapy and other medication regimens This test is not specific for bowel cancer.

NITF - Overview: Nitrogen, Total, Feces

Determining nitrogen balance, when used in conjunction with 24-hour urine nitrogen measurement Assessing nutritional status (protein malnutrition) Evaluating protein catabolism

ASNA - Overview: Arsenic, Nails

Detection of nonacute arsenic exposure in nail specimens