FORRT - Overview: Orris Root (Iris florentina) IgE
Orris Root (Iris florentina) IgE
FQUIN - Overview: Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) IgE
Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) IgE
FAPIX - Overview: Apixaban, Plasma
Apixaban, Plasma
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
TGRP - Overview: Testosterone, Total and Free, Serum
Alternative, second-level test for suspected increases or decreases in physiologically active testosterone: -Assessment of androgen status in cases with suspected or known sex hormone-binding globulin-binding abnormalities -Assessment of...
LDALD - Overview: Lysosomal and Peroxisomal Disorders Newborn Screen, Blood Spot
First-tier newborn screen for the lysosomal disorders: Fabry, Gaucher, Krabbe, mucopolysaccharidosis I (MPS I) and II (MPS II), infantile neurovisceral or chronic visceral acid sphingomyelinase deficiency, and Pompe (glycogen storage...
HIAA - Overview: 5-Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid, 24 Hour, Urine
Biochemical diagnosis and monitoring of intestinal carcinoid syndrome using 24-hour urine specimens
NICOS - Overview: Nicotine and Metabolites, Serum
Monitoring tobacco use in a clinical setting
DCME - Overview: Dendritic Cell and Monocyte Enumeration, Blood
Aiding in the diagnosis of patients suspected of defects in innate immunity, particularly those involving monocyte and dendritic cell development This test has not been validated for the diagnosis of hematologic malignancies.
MPSQU - Overview: Mucopolysaccharides Quantitative, Random, Urine
Supporting the biochemical diagnosis of one of the mucopolysaccharidoses: types I, II, III, IV, VI, or VII
ECULI - Overview: Eculizumab, Serum
Assessing the response to eculizumab therapy Assessing the need for dose escalation Evaluating the potential for dose de-escalation or discontinuation of therapy in remission states Monitoring patients who need to be above a certain...
JAKXM - Overview: JAK2 Exon 12 and Other Non-V617F Mutation Detection, Bone Marrow
Second-order testing to aid in the distinction between a reactive cytosis and a myeloproliferative neoplasm, particularly when a diagnosis of polycythemia is being entertained; for use with bone marrow specimens
FBEP - Overview: Pea Black-Eyed/Cow Pea (Vigna sinensis) IgE
Pea Black-Eyed/Cow Pea (Vigna sinensis) IgE
FPINP - Overview: Pine Ponderosa IgE
Pine Ponderosa IgE
FPCYE - Overview: Pepper Cayenne (Capsicum frutescens) IgE
Pepper Cayenne (Capsicum frutescens) IgE
FYOG - Overview: Yogurt (Lactobacillus bulgaricus) IgE
Yogurt (Lactobacillus bulgaricus) IgE
FZCCE - Overview: Zucchini (Cucurbita spp) IgE
Zucchini (Cucurbita spp) IgE
FAFE - Overview: Aspergillus flavus IgE
Aspergillus flavus IgE
FDME - Overview: Duck Meat IgE
Duck Meat IgE
FBBLE - Overview: Bass Black (Sea Bass) (Centropristis striata) IgE
Bass Black (Sea Bass) (Centropristis striata) IgE
FWING - Overview: Wingscale (Atriplex Canescens) IgE
Wingscale (Atriplex Canescens) IgE
FSCNE - Overview: Sugar Cane (Saccharum officinarum) IgE
Sugar Cane (Saccharum officinarum) IgE
FWWE - Overview: Hemp Western Water (Acnida tamariscina) IgE
Hemp Western Water (Acnida tamariscina) IgE
FSHAG - Overview: Hickory Shagbark (Carya ovata) IgE
Hickory Shagbark (Carya ovata) IgE
FHORS - Overview: Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana/A.lapathifolia)IgE
Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana/A.lapathifolia)IgE
FART - Overview: Artichoke (Cynara scolymus) IgE
Artichoke (Cynara scolymus) IgE
FBEBE - Overview: Bean Black (Phaseolus spp) IgE
Bean Black (Phaseolus spp) IgE
FHEAV - Overview: Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus spp) IgE
Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus spp) IgE
FCRNS - Overview: Smut Corn (Ustilago maydis) IgE
Smut Corn (Ustilago maydis) IgE
FAMCE - Overview: Cheese American IgE
Cheese American IgE
FASPE - Overview: Aspen (Populus tremuloides) IgE
Aspen (Populus tremuloides) IgE
FSAG - Overview: Sage (Artemisia spp.) IgE
Sage (Artemisia spp.) IgE
FCTUR - Overview: Turmeric (Curcuma longa) IgE
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) IgE
MAFP1 - Overview: Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP), Single Marker Screen, Maternal, Serum
Prenatal screening for open neural tube defect
ALDU - Overview: Aldosterone, 24 Hour, Urine
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...
JAK2V - Overview: JAK2 V617F Mutation Detection, Varies
Aiding in the distinction between a reactive blood cytosis and a chronic myeloproliferative disorder using extracted DNA specimens
Detecting drug use involving stimulants, benzodiazepines, and opioids This test is not intended for use in employment-related testing.
HMDB - Overview: Heavy Metals Screen with Demographics, Blood
Detecting exposure to arsenic, lead, cadmium, and mercury
Detecting drug use involving stimulants, barbiturate, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opioids, tetrahydrocannabinol, alcohol, and nicotine This test is not intended for use in employment-related testing.
Detecting drug use involving stimulants, barbiturate, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opioids, tetrahydrocannabinol, and alcohol This test is not intended for use in employment-related testing.
INFXR - Overview: Infliximab Quantitation with Reflex to Antibodies to Infliximab, Serum
Trough level quantitation for evaluation of patients undergoing therapy with infliximab, with signs and symptoms of loss of response to therapy.
ALDNA - Overview: Aldosterone with Sodium, 24 Hour, Urine
Investigating primary aldosteronism (eg, adrenal adenoma/carcinoma and adrenal cortical hyperplasia) and secondary aldosteronism (eg, renovascular disease, salt depletion, potassium loading, cardiac failure with ascites, pregnancy, Bartter...
NCSRY - Overview: Nicotine Survey, Serum
Monitoring tobacco use in a health fair setting
FJCQP - Overview: JC Polyoma Virus DNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR, Plasma
JC Polyoma Virus DNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR, Plasma
BETV2 - Overview: BET v2 (Profilin), IgE, Serum
Evaluation of patients suspected birch pollen allergy Evaluation of patients with suspected peanut allergy Evaluation of patients with oral allergy syndrome to other pollens or plant-based foods Testing for IgE antibodies is not useful...
JAKXB - Overview: JAK2 Exon 12 and Other Non-V617F Mutation Detection, Blood
Second-order testing to aid in the distinction between a reactive cytosis and a myeloproliferative neoplasm, particularly when a diagnosis of polycythemia is being considered, using blood specimens
HEVQU - Overview: Hepatitis E Virus RNA Detection and Quantification, Real-Time RT-PCR, Serum
Virologic detection and confirmation of hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection in individuals who are immunocompromised and are at risk for or suspected to have acute or chronic hepatitis E Monitoring HEV RNA levels and determining eradication...
IMTF - Overview: Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumors (IMT), 2p23 (ALK) Rearrangement, FISH, Tissue
Supporting the diagnosis of inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors when used conjunction with an anatomic pathology consultation
Preferred diagnostic test for the detection of Bordetella pertussis or Bordetella parapertussis This test is not recommended for screening asymptomatic individuals who may carry B pertussis or parapertussis. This test is not recommended...
TGOGF - Overview: TGFBR3 (1p22), OGA (10q24) Rearrangement, FISH, Tissue
Supporting the diagnosis of pleomorphic hyalinizing angiectatic tumor, or hemosiderotic fibrolipomatous tumors associated with rearrangement of the OGA and/or TGFBR3 gene when used in conjunction with an anatomic pathology consultation
Mayo Clinic Ranked No. 1 Hospital Nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - Insights
Report’s 29th annual "Best Hospitals Honor Roll" published online on August 14. Mayo Clinic also ranked No. 1 in more specialties than any other hospital in the country....
NELL-1 [Test in Focus] - Insights
D., discusses how Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ new immunohistochemistry test for the detection of NELL-1 antigen, a biomarker for membranous nephropathy found in 10% to 15% of patients, provides diagnostic...
Looking Back on Clinical Chemistry 1 - Insights
in the Mayo Clinic Medical Laboratory Science program, takes a look back on her Clinical Chemistry 1 course....
Detection of (1→3)-𝝱-D-glucan as a Marker of Invasive Fungal Disease - Insights
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Elitza Theel, Ph.D., will discuss the detection of (1→3)-β-D-glucan (BDG) in serum as a biomarker for the presence of invasive fungal infections....
Orexin-A/Hypocretin-1 for the Diagnosis of Type 1 Narcolepsy [Test in Focus] - Insights
test to perform as well as to interpret. The orexin-A/hypocretin-1 test is a sensitive and specific alternative to the MSLT to diagnose type 1 narcolepsy....