ESTS - Overview: Estradiol, Rapid, Immunoassay, Serum
Rapid assessment of ovarian status, including follicle development, for assisted reproduction protocols (eg, in vitro fertilization) Establishing time of ovulation and optimal time for conception
FSH - Overview: Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Serum
An adjunct in the evaluation of menstrual irregularities Evaluating patients with suspected hypogonadism Predicting ovulation Evaluating infertility Diagnosing pituitary disorders
LRBA - Overview: Lipopolysaccharide-Responsive Beige-Like Anchor Protein (LRBA) Deficiency, Blood
Aiding in the diagnosis of lipopolysaccharide-responsive beige-like anchor protein (LRBA) deficiency This test is not useful for identifying a carrier status for LRBA deficiency.
APIXA - Overview: Apixaban, Anti-Xa, Plasma
Measuring apixaban concentration in selected clinical situations (eg, renal insufficiency, assessment of compliance, periprocedural measurement of drug concentration, suspected overdose, advanced age, and extremes of body weight)
ALKP - Overview: Alkaline Phosphatase, Total and 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 ALP
ADMB - Overview: ADAMTS13 Inhibitor Bethesda Titer, Plasma
Assisting with the diagnosis of congenital, immune or acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura as a part of a profile
ADAMS - Overview: ADAMTS13 Activity Assay, Plasma
Assisting with the diagnosis and monitoring of congenital, immune, or acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
ALDS - Overview: Aldosterone, Serum
Investigating primary aldosteronism (eg, adrenal adenoma/carcinoma and adrenal cortical hyperplasia) and secondary aldosteronism (renovascular disease, salt depletion, potassium loading, cardiac failure with ascites, pregnancy, Bartter...
APMSC - Overview: Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT) Mix 1:1, Plasma
Screening for certain coagulation factor deficiencies and abnormalities (eg, factor VIII, IX, XI, or XII). Detection of coagulation inhibitors such as lupus anticoagulant, antiphospholipid antibodies, specific factor inhibitors, and...
BUPR - Overview: Buprenorphine Screen with Reflex, Random, Urine
Screening and confirmation for drug abuse or use of buprenorphine
BUPMX - Overview: Buprenorphine and Norbuprenorphine, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine
Monitoring of compliance of buprenorphine therapy Detection and confirmation of the illicit use of buprenorphine Chain of custody is required whenever the results of testing could be used in a court of law. Its purpose is to protect the...
CXCFX - Overview: MYD88 Reflex to CXCR4 Mutation Detection, Varies
The prognosis and clinical management of lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma/Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia
MUXF3 - Overview: MUXF3 (Cross-reactive Carbohydrate Determinant), IgE, Serum
Evaluation for the presence of antibodies to cross-reactive carbohydrate determinates (CCD) Investigation of clinically unexpected positive IgE antibody testing in a wide variety of plant and invertebrate allergens
PARVP - Overview: Parvovirus B19, Molecular Detection, PCR, Plasma
Diagnosing parvovirus B19 infection in plasma specimens
SUAC - Overview: Succinylacetone, Blood Spot
Second-tier newborn screen for tyrosinemia type 1 (HT-1) when primary screen showed nonspecific elevations of tyrosine Diagnosing HT-1 when used in conjunction with testing for urine organic acids, liver function, alpha-fetoprotein, and...
CHF8P - Overview: Chromogenic Factor VIII Inhibitor Bethesda Profile, Plasma
Detecting the presence and titer of a specific factor inhibitor directed against coagulation factor VIII for patients on emicizumab (Hemlibra) Detecting the presence and titer of an inhibitor directed against factor VIII This test is not...
DSGAB - Overview: Desmoglein 1 (DSG1) and Desmoglein 3 (DSG3), IgG Antibodies, Serum
Preferred screening test for patients suspected to have an autoimmune blistering disorder of the skin or mucous membranes (pemphigus) Aiding in the diagnosis of pemphigus
OPTU - Overview: Orthostatic Protein, Timed Collection, Urine
Diagnosis of orthostatic proteinuria As a second-order test for additional characterization of proteinuria of less than 3 grams/24 hours, particularly in children or adolescents
A1APP - Overview: Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Phenotype, Serum
Identification of homozygous and heterozygous phenotypes of the alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency
C4FX - Overview: C4 Complement, Functional, Serum
Diagnosis of C4 deficiency Investigation of a patient with an undetectable total complement level
C2 - Overview: C2 Complement, Functional, with Reflex, Serum
Investigation of a patient with a low (absent) hemolytic complement, with reflex testing to C3 and C4, if appropriate
LH - Overview: Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Serum
An adjunct in the evaluation of menstrual irregularities Evaluating patients with suspected hypogonadism Predicting ovulation Evaluating infertility Diagnosing pituitary disorders
GNVWD - Overview: von Willebrand Disease, VWF and GP1BA Genes, Next-Generation Sequencing, Varies
Evaluating von Willebrand disease and platelet-type von Willebrand disease in patients with a personal or family history suggestive of von Willebrand disease Confirming von Willebrand disease or platelet-type von Willebrand disease...
GNBLF - Overview: Bleeding Disorders, Focused Gene Panel, Next-Generation Sequencing, Varies
Evaluating hereditary bleeding in patients with a personal or family history suggestive of a hereditary bleeding disorder and initial laboratory testing results are suggestive for factors VII, VIII, IX, or XI deficiency, or a von Willebrand...
CMITO - Overview: Combined Mitochondrial Full Genome and Nuclear Gene Panel, Varies
Diagnosing mitochondrial disease that results from variants in either nuclear-encoded genes or the mitochondrial genome A second-tier test for patients in whom previous targeted gene variant analyses for specific mitochondrial...
GNHTC - Overview: Hereditary Thrombocytopenia Gene Panel, Next-Generation Sequencing, Varies
Evaluating hereditary thrombocytopenia disorders in patients with a personal or family history suggestive of a hereditary thrombocytopenia disorder Diagnosing hereditary thrombocytopenia disorders for patients in whom phenotypic testing is...
AUTOG - Overview: Autoinflammatory Disorders Gene Panel, Varies
Providing a comprehensive genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of an inherited autoinflammatory disorder Establishing a diagnosis of a monogenic autoinflammatory disorder, allowing for appropriate...
HCHLG - Overview: Hypercholesterolemia Gene Panel, Varies
Providing a genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), sitosterolemia, or other monogenic forms of inherited hypercholesterolemia Establishing a diagnosis of FH,...
PLPMA - Overview: Prolactin, Pituitary Macroadenoma, Serum
Quantifying prolactin in serum specimens where the high-dose hook effect is suspected (eg, presence of pituitary tumor with symptoms of prolactinoma, and lower than expected serum prolactin concentration)
PARVO - Overview: Parvovirus B19, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Diagnosing parvovirus B19 infection
PKUBS - Overview: Phenylalanine and Tyrosine, Blood Spot
Monitoring effectiveness of therapy in patients with hyperphenylalaninemia This test is not sufficient for follow-up for abnormal newborn screening results or for establishing a diagnosis of a specific cause of hyperphenylalaninemia
PKUSC - Overview: Phenylalanine and Tyrosine, Self-Collect, Blood Spot
Monitoring effectiveness of therapy in patients with hyperphenylalaninemia in a patient-collected specimen This test is not sufficient for follow-up for abnormal newborn screening results or for establishing a diagnosis of a specific...
TPBF - Overview: Protein, Total, Body Fluid
Identification of exudative pleural effusions Differentiating hepatic from other causes of ascites that have elevated serum ascites albumin gradient using peritoneal fluid
SFUNG - Overview: 1,3-Beta-D-Glucan (Fungitell), Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of invasive fungal infections caused by various fungi, including Aspergillus species, Fusarium species, Candida species, and Pneumocystis jirovecii, among others
SRAU - Overview: Serotonin Release Assay, Unfractionated Heparin, Mass Spectrometry, Serum
Detecting heparin-dependent platelet activating antibodies implicated in the pathogenesis of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
SSB - Overview: SS-B/La Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Evaluating patients with clinical features or at-risk for connective tissue disease, especially Sjögren syndrome.
UPGDW - Overview: Uroporphyrinogen Decarboxylase, Washed Erythrocytes
Diagnosis of porphyria cutanea tarda type II and hepatoerythropoietic porphyria
HPP12 - Overview: HIV-1/HIV-2 RNA Detection Prenatal, Plasma
Diagnosis of HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 infection in pregnant individuals with indeterminate or inconclusive HIV serologic test results Diagnosis of HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 infection in pregnant individuals in the acute or early phase of HIV-1 and/or...
HPS12 - Overview: HIV-1/HIV-2 RNA Detection Prenatal, Serum
Diagnosis of HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 infection in pregnant individuals with indeterminate or inconclusive HIV serologic test results Diagnosis of HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 infection in pregnant individuals in the acute or early phase of HIV-1 and/or...
EAG - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus e Antigen, Serum
Determining the presence or absence of detectable hepatitis B virus e antigen in monitoring infection status of individuals with chronic hepatitis B Determining infectivity of hepatitis B virus (HBV) carriers Monitoring serologic...
HSVPB - Overview: Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood
Aiding in the rapid diagnosis of disseminated disease due to herpes simplex virus (HSV) Qualitative detection of HSV DNA This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients.
FOBT - Overview: Fecal Occult Blood, Colorectal Cancer Screen, Qualitative, Immunochemical, Feces
Colorectal cancer screening Screening for gastrointestinal bleeding This test has not been validated for testing of patients with hemoglobinopathies.
10INE - Overview: Factor X Inhibitor Evaluation, Plasma
Detection and quantitation of inhibitor to coagulation factor X This test is not useful for the detection of a lupus-like circulating anticoagulant inhibitor, a nonspecific circulating anticoagulant, or other inhibitors that are not...
2INHE - Overview: Factor II Inhibitor Evaluation, Plasma
Detection and quantitation of inhibitor to factor II This test is not useful for the detection of a lupus-like circulating anticoagulant inhibitor, a nonspecific circulating anticoagulant, or other inhibitors that are not specific for...
5INHE - Overview: Factor V Inhibitor Evaluation, Plasma
Detection and quantitation of inhibitors against coagulation factor V This test is not useful for the detection of a lupus-like circulating anticoagulant inhibitor, a nonspecific circulating anticoagulant, or other inhibitors that are not...
ERPR - Overview: Estrogen/Progesterone Receptor, Semi-Quantitative Immunohistochemistry, Manual
Guiding decisions on hormonal therapy in patients with breast carcinomas This test is not useful for cases of lobular carcinoma in situ.
ENTP - Overview: Enterovirus, Molecular Detection, PCR, Plasma
Aiding in diagnosing enterovirus infections using plasma specimens This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients.
LAGU - Overview: Legionella Antigen, Random, Urine
An adjunct to culture for the detection of past or current Legionnaires disease (Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1)
SFEC - Overview: Iron and Total Iron-Binding Capacity, Serum
Screening for chronic iron overload diseases, particularly hereditary hemochromatosis Screening for iron deficiency as the cause of anemia Monitoring treatment for iron deficiency anemia This test should not be used as the primary test...
JO1 - Overview: Jo 1 Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Evaluating patients with clinical features of idiopathic inflammatory myositis, especially those with clinical features suggestive of anti-synthetase syndrome or interstitial lung disease
Mayo Clinic Staff Members Honored in ASCP's "40 under Forty" - Insights
Clinical Pathology (ASCP) has announced the 2017 “40 under Forty” honorees. Each year, the Selection Committee identifies 40 ASCP members under the age of 40 who are recognized for being future pathology and...
D., named to Business Insider's list of 30 under 40 working to transform health care - Insights
Since the pandemic hit, she's spent a great deal of time vetting antibody tests and has set up a COVID-19 testing program at Mayo Clinic.
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: March 13 - Insights
evolution of giant cell arteritis with a prospective study of follow-up temporal artery biopsies in 40 treated patients....
High School Students Experience Laboratory Professional Careers - Insights
Last month in Rochester, the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences welcomed 40 Minnesota high school juniors and seniors to tour various areas of the Mayo Clinic campus as a part of this year’s Career...
Yuma Regional Medical Center: Changing perceptions and powering growth - Insights
leaders, resulting in a changed perception of the laboratory’s ability to drive profitability and a $40 million capital investment in laboratory infrastructure....