SCCA - Overview: Squamous Cell Carcinoma Antigen, Serum
Aiding in the evaluation and monitoring of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck, lung, and cervix This test should not be used to screen for carcinoma or other disorders including those of the liver, lung, or skin.
EOSMF - Overview: Chronic Eosinophilia, Specified FISH, Varies
Detecting a neoplastic clone associated with the common chromosome abnormalities seen in patients with myeloid/lymphoid neoplasms with eosinophilia and gene rearrangement (including PDGFRA, PDGFRB, FGFR1, JAK2, and ABL1) using specified...
DRV2 - Overview: Dilute Russell's Viper Venom Time (DRVVT) Mix, Plasma
Detecting the presence or helping to exclude the presence of lupus anticoagulants (LA) Identifying LA that do not prolong the activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) Evaluating unexplained prolongation of the APTT or prothrombin time...
DRVI3 - Overview: Dilute Russell's Viper Venom Time (DRVVT) Confirmation Ratio, Plasma
Confirming the presence or helping to exclude the presence of lupus anticoagulants (LA) Identifying LA that do not prolong the activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) Evaluating unexplained prolongation of the APTT or prothrombin...
MCLNR - Overview: MayoComplete Lung Rearrangements, Rapid Test, Tumor
Identifying lung tumors that may respond to targeted therapies by simultaneously assessing multiple genes involved in rearrangements resulting in fusion transcripts Diagnosing and managing patients with lung cancer
STHPV - Overview: ThinPrep Screen with Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Reflex, Varies
Managing and triaging of patients, aged 21 years or older, with abnormal Pap results Screening for detection of high-risk (HR) human papillomavirus (HPV) genotypes associated with the development of cervical cancer Aids in triaging...
DTHPV - Overview: ThinPrep Diagnostic with Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Reflex, Varies
Management and triage of patients aged 21 years or older with abnormal Papanicolaou (Pap) results Diagnostic test for detection of human papillomavirus (HPV) high-risk genotypes associated with the development of cervical cancer Results...
SNS - Overview: Supplemental Newborn Screen, Blood Spot
Presymptomatic identification of disorders to allow for early initiation of treatment and consequent improvement in the long-term prognosis of affected patients The conditions identifiable by amino acid and acylcarnitine analysis are...
WNGC - Overview: West Nile Virus Antibody, IgG, Spinal Fluid
Aids in diagnosing recent or past central nervous system West Nile virus infection
VITB3 - Overview: Vitamin B3 and Metabolites, Plasma
Assisting in the diagnosis of suspected vitamin B3 deficiency or toxicity May be useful in determining response to therapy
PFK1 - Overview: Phosphofructokinase Enzyme Activity, Blood
Evaluation of individuals with Coombs-negative nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia Evaluation of individuals with exercise intolerance or myopathy Genetic studies in families with phosphofructokinase deficiency
ORTHP - Overview: Orthostatic Proteinuria, Random, Urine
Diagnosis of orthostatic proteinuria
TOXO - Overview: Toxoplasma Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identification of Toxoplasma gondii infection
Determining class II human leukocyte antigens (HLA) to identify potential disease associations or markers for drug hypersensitivity
Determining class I human leukocyte antigens (HLA) on specimens for those patients who have become refractory to platelet transfusions and identify potential disease associations or markers for drug hypersensitivity
HCG - Overview: Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identification human chorionic gonadotropin expression in neoplasms
HCQ - Overview: Hydroxychloroquine, Serum
Monitoring serum hydroxychloroquine concentrations, assessing compliance, and adjusting dosage in patients
Aiding in the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and other central nervous system inflammatory conditions as a part of a profile
AFPPT - Overview: Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP), Peritoneal Fluid
An adjunct to cytology to differentiate between malignancy-related ascites and benign causes of ascites formation
ALPI - Overview: Alkaline Phosphatase Isoenzymes, Serum
Aid in the diagnosis and treatment of liver, bone, intestinal, and parathyroid diseases Determining the tissue source of increased alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity in serum Differentiating between liver and bone sources of elevated...
CARBG - Overview: Carbamazepine-10,11-Epoxide, Serum
Monitoring patients exhibiting symptoms of carbamazepine toxicity whose total serum carbamazepine concentration is within the therapeutic range, but who may be producing significant levels of the active metabolite epoxide, which can...
PRMB - Overview: Primidone and Phenobarbital, Serum
Assessing compliance Monitoring for appropriate therapeutic levels of primidone and phenobarbital Assessing toxicity
TRPS - Overview: Troponin T, 5th Generation, Plasma
Aiding in the exclusion of the diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome in a single plasma specimen Aiding in the diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome Monitoring acute coronary syndromes and estimating prognosis Possible utility in...
CERS - Overview: Ceruloplasmin, Serum
Investigation of patients with possible Wilson disease
CA153 - Overview: Cancer Antigen 15-3 (CA 15-3), Serum
Managing breast cancer patients when used in conjunction with clinical information and other diagnostic procedures Serial testing to assist in early detection of disease recurrence in previously treated stage II and III breast cancer...
CACR3 - Overview: Calcium/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
Evaluation of calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate kidney stone risk Calculation of urinary supersaturation Evaluation of bone diseases, including osteoporosis and osteomalacia
CD14I - Overview: CD14 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Marker of histiocytic and monocytic lineage and follicular dendritic cells
199PC - Overview: Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9 (CA 19-9), Pancreatic Cyst Fluid
As an adjunct in the assessment of pancreatic cysts, when used in conjunction with carcinoembryonic antigen, amylase, imaging studies and cytology
RPTU1 - Overview: Protein/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
Evaluation of renal disease Screening for monoclonal gammopathy
STLPC - Overview: St. Louis Encephalitis Antibody Panel, IgG and IgM, Spinal Fluid
Aiding the diagnosis of St. Louis encephalitis using spinal fluid specimens
FRAG - Overview: Osmotic Fragility, Erythrocytes
Evaluating suspected hereditary spherocytosis-associated hemolytic anemia Confirming or detecting mild spherocytosis
DRV1 - Overview: Dilute Russell's Viper Venom Time (DRVVT), Plasma
Detecting and confirming or helping to exclude the presence of lupus anticoagulants (LA) Identifying LA that do not prolong the activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) Evaluating unexplained prolongation of the APTT or prothrombin...
TBBS - Overview: Quantitative Lymphocyte Subsets: T, B, and Natural Killer (NK) Cells, Blood
Serial monitoring of CD4 T-cell count in patients who are HIV-positive Follow-up and diagnostic evaluation of primary immunodeficiencies, including severe combined immunodeficiency Immune monitoring following immunosuppressive therapy...
NGSFX - Overview: Reanalysis of Acute Myeloid Leukemia 4- or 11- Gene Panels, Additional Genes
Comprehensive reanalysis of a larger set of genes/gene regions when a more targeted gene panel was previously performed in this laboratory Evaluation of known or suspected hematologic neoplasms, specifically of myeloid origin (eg, acute...
HVPRS - Overview: HIV Antigen and Antibody Prenatal Routine Screen, Serum
Screening for HIV-1 and HIV-2 infection in nonsymptomatic pregnant patients This test should not be used as a screening or confirmatory test for blood donor specimens.
HIVSS - Overview: HIV-1 and HIV-2 Antigen and Antibody Routine Screen, Serum
Screening for HIV-1 and HIV-2 infection in nonsymptomatic, nonpregnant individuals older than 2 years This test should not be used as a screening or confirmatory test for blood donor specimens.
HIVDS - Overview: HIV-1 and HIV-2 Antigen and Antibody Diagnostic Evaluation, Serum
Detecting HIV-1 and HIV-2 infection in symptomatic patients older than 2 years Follow-up testing of symptomatic individuals with reactive rapid HIV test results This test should not be used as a screening or confirmatory test for blood...
Detecting high-risk (HR) genotypes associated with the development of cervical cancer Aiding in triaging women with abnormal Pap smear test results Individual genotyping of human papillomavirus (HPV)-16 and/or HPV-18 if present...
HIVSP - Overview: HIV Antigen and Antibody Prenatal Routine Screen, Plasma
Screening for HIV-1 and HIV-2 infection in nonsymptomatic pregnant patients This test should not be used as a screening or confirmatory test for blood donor specimens.
TLTE4 - Overview: Leukotriene E4, 24 Hour, Urine
Aiding in the evaluation of patients at-risk for mast cell activation syndrome (eg, systemic mastocytosis, IgE-mediated allergies, or aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease) using 24-hour urine collections
MGLE - Overview: Myasthenia Gravis/Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome Evaluation, Serum
Confirming the autoimmune basis of a defect in neuromuscular transmission (eg, myasthenia gravis [MG], Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome [LEMS]) Distinguishing LEMS from autoimmune forms of MG Providing a quantitative autoantibody...
CHBVS - Overview: Chronic Hepatitis B Screen, Serum
Diagnosis and evaluation of patients at risk for or suspected of having chronic hepatitis B This test is not offered as a screening or confirmatory test for blood donor specimens. This test is not useful during the "window period" of...
Evaluating patients with suspected stiff-person syndrome (classical or focal forms, such as stiff-limb or stiff-trunk) and progressive encephalomyelitis with rigidity and myoclonus using spinal fluid specimens
PN23M - Overview: Streptococcus pneumoniae IgG Antibodies, 23 Serotypes, Serum
Assessing the IgG antibody response to active immunization with nonconjugated, 23-valent pneumococcal vaccines Assessing the IgG antibody response to active immunization with conjugated 13-valent, 15-valent and 20-valent pneumococcal...
CJDE - Overview: Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
Assessment of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease or other human prion disease in patients with rapidly progressive dementia
DRV3 - Overview: Dilute Russell's Viper Venom Time (DRVVT) Confirmation, Plasma
Confirming the presence or absence of lupus anticoagulants (LA) Identifying LA that do not prolong the activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) Evaluating unexplained prolongation of the APTT or prothrombin time clotting tests...
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.
TBNY - Overview: T, B and NK Lymphocyte Quantitation, New York, Blood
Only orderable by New York clients Serial monitoring of CD4 T-cell count in patients who are HIV-positive Follow-up and diagnostic evaluation of primary immunodeficiencies, including severe combined immunodeficiency Immune monitoring...
NONCM - Overview: Neuro-Oncology Gene Panel, Mutations Only, Tumor
Identifying mutations that may support a diagnosis or help determine prognosis for patients with central nervous system tumors Identifying specific mutations within genes known to be associated with response or resistance to specific...
HVCOP - Overview: HIV-1 and HIV-2 Antigen and Antibody Routine Screen, Plasma
Screening for HIV-1 and HIV-2 infection in nonsymptomatic, nonpregnant individuals older than 2 years This test should not be used as a screening or confirmatory test for blood donor specimens.
Information: Interpreting Laboratory Tests to Determine New vs. Residual Use of Marijuana - Insights
In this month's "Hot Topic," Paul Jannetto, Ph.D., identifies how to determine new vs. residual use of marijuana in a patient, and teaches how to calculate the carboxy-tetrahydrocannabinol (carboxy-THC)...
Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: March 12 - Insights
known. We performed laser microdissection (LCM) of glomeruli followed by mass spectrometry (MS) in 12 cases each of DDD, C3GN, and pretransplant kidney control biopsies....
COVID-19: At-home sample collection vs. at-home testing - Insights
The concept of at-home testing for COVID-19 sounds straightforward. But there's nuance to it that's important to understand. Right now, an at-home test for COVID-19 is not available, although there may be one coming soon. But in some areas,...
Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: Nov. 12 - Insights
This week’s Research Roundup highlights a mechanism for preventing asymmetric histone segregation onto replicating DNA strands.
Transfusion Toons: A1 vs. A2 - Insights
Justin Kreuter, M.D., Clinical Pathologist and Medical Director of the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Center in Rochester, Minnesota, and Theresa Malin, an Education Specialist in Transfusion Medicine at Mayo Clinic, have launched “Transfusion...