PDBS - Overview: Pompe Disease, Blood Spot
Evaluating patients with a clinical presentation suggestive of Pompe disease (muscle hypotonia, weakness, or cardiomyopathy) outside of the newborn screening setting
MAL - Overview: Rapid Malaria/Babesia Smear, Varies
Rapid and accurate detection and species identification of Plasmodium Detection of Babesia, trypanosomes, and some species of microfilariae
PTOX - Overview: Toxoplasma gondii, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Supporting the diagnosis of acute cerebral, ocular, disseminated, or congenital toxoplasmosis This test should not be used to screen healthy patients.
Evaluation of patients with an abnormal newborn screen showing elevations of glutarylcarnitine (C5-DC) using serum specimens Evaluation of patients with abnormal newborn screens showing elevations of C4- acylcarnitine to aid in the...
HELIS - Overview: Helicobacter pylori Culture with Antimicrobial Susceptibilities, Varies
Recovery of Helicobacter pylori from gastric specimens for antimicrobial susceptibility testing of the organism (amoxicillin, clarithromycin, levofloxacin, metronidazole, rifampin, and tetracycline are routinely tested)
Producing cell cultures that can be used for enzymatic or molecular genetic analysis
FET - Overview: Iron, Liver Tissue
Diagnosis of hemochromatosis using liver tissue specimens
Detecting IDH1 R132 and IDH2 R140 and R172 mutations in acute myeloid leukemia patients at the time of diagnosis to guide targeted therapy Monitoring minimal residual disease during the clinical and therapeutic course
ADAMP - Overview: ADAMTS13 Activity with Reflex Inhibitor Profile, Plasma
Assisting with the diagnosis of immune or acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
Diagnosing infections due to Mycoplasma (Mycoplasmoides) pneumoniae Assessing macrolide susceptibility
STFRP - Overview: Shiga Toxin, Molecular Detection, PCR, Feces
Sensitive, specific, and rapid detection of the presence of Shiga toxin-producing organisms such as Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Shigella dysenteriae type 1 in stool This test is not recommended as a test of cure.
MGMT - Overview: MGMT Promoter Methylation, Tumor
Prognostication of newly diagnosed patients with glioblastoma, IDH-wildtype Identifying newly diagnosed glioblastoma, IDH-wildtype patients that may respond to alkylating chemotherapy (ie, temozolomide) Guiding therapy decision making for...
ROPAN - Overview: Ro52 and Ro60 Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Evaluating patients at risk for connective tissue disease with or without interstitial lung disease Differentiation of antibodies to Ro52 and Ro60 in patients known to be positive for anti-SS-A (Ro) antibodies
CATLN - Overview: Calcitonin, Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy Needle Wash, Lymph Node
As an adjunct to cytologic examination of fine-needle aspiration specimens in athyrotic individuals treated for medullary thyroid carcinoma to confirm or exclude metastases in enlarged or ultrasonographically suspicious lymph nodes
CMA - Overview: Centromere Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Evaluating patients with features of systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease, particularly systemic sclerosis, Sjogren's syndrome, or overlap disease Aiding in the phenotypic stratification of patients with systemic sclerosis (limited...
DHEA_ - Overview: Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), Serum
Diagnosing and differential diagnosis of hyperandrogenism (in conjunction with measurements of other sex steroids) As an initial screen in adults with bioavailable testosterone measurement that may be supplemented with measurements of sex...
DTABS - Overview: Diphtheria/Tetanus Antibody Panel, Serum
Assessing antibody response to tetanus and diphtheria toxoid vaccines, which should be performed at least 3 weeks after immunization Aiding in the evaluation of immunodeficiency This test should not be used to diagnose tetanus infection
EBVPV - Overview: Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Rapid qualitative detection of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) DNA in specimens Diagnosis of disease due to EBV This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients.
Evaluation of patients with an abnormal newborn screen showing elevations of glutarylcarnitine (C5-DC) using plasma specimens Evaluation of patients with abnormal newborn screens showing elevations of C4- acylcarnitine to aid in the...
MMPGM - Overview: Mumps Virus Antibody, IgM and IgG, Serum
Diagnosis of mumps virus infection Determination of postimmunization immune response of individuals to the mumps vaccine Documentation of previous infection with mumps virus in an individual with no previous record of immunization to...
BAIPD - Overview: Bile Acids for Peroxisomal Disorders, Serum
Biomarker for peroxisomal biogenesis disorders, such as Zellweger spectrum disorder and single enzyme defects of bile acid synthesis, including D-bifunctional protein deficiency and alpha methyl CoA racemases Monitoring patients receiving...
OAPNS - Overview: Ova and Parasite, Microscopy, Varies
Detecting and identifying parasitic protozoa and eggs and larvae of parasitic helminths
FPBPG - Overview: Pepper Bell/Paprika IgG
Pepper Bell/Paprika IgG
FHSPL - Overview: Histamine Plasma
Histamine Plasma
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VZVPV - Overview: Varicella-Zoster Virus, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Rapid (qualitative) detection of varicella-zoster virus DNA in clinical specimens for laboratory diagnosis of disease due to this virus This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients.
MPS3B - Overview: Mucopolysaccharidosis III, Three-Enzyme Panel, Blood Spot
Supporting the biochemical diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidoses types IIIA, IIIB, IIIC This test is not useful for carrier detection.
RFPN - Overview: Rheumatoid Factor Panel, Serum
Evaluating patients at-risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or features of inflammatory arthritis Differentiating the antibody isotype profile in patients positive for rheumatoid factor (RF) Aid in the risk stratification of RF-seropositive...
BUAUC - Overview: Busulfan, Intravenous Dose, Area Under the Curve, Plasma
Guiding dosage adjustments to achieve complete bone marrow ablation while minimizing dose-dependent toxicity
Detection and differentiation between recent, past/resolved, or chronic hepatitis B Diagnosis of recent hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection during the "window period" when both hepatitis B surface (HBs) antigen and anti-HBs are negative...
HBC - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus Core Total Antibodies, Serum
Diagnosis of recent or past hepatitis B Determination of occult hepatitis B in otherwise healthy hepatitis B virus carriers with negative test results for hepatitis B surface (HBs) antigen, anti-HBs, anti-HB core IgM, hepatitis Be (HBe)...
HBVQN - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) DNA Detection and Quantification by Real-Time PCR, Serum
Detection and quantification of hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA in serum of patients with chronic HBV infection (ie, hepatitis B surface antigen-positive) Monitoring disease progression in chronic HBV infection Monitoring response to anti-HBV...
HSVG - Overview: Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Type 1- and Type 2-Specific Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Determining whether a patient has been previously exposed to herpes simplex virus (HSV) types 1 and 2 Distinguishing between infection caused by HSV types 1 and 2, especially in patients with subclinical or unrecognized HSV infection...
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...
FAO - Overview: Fatty Acid Oxidation Probe Assay, Fibroblast Culture
In vitro confirmation of biochemical diagnoses of the following fatty acid oxidation disorders: -Short-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency -Medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency -Long-chain 3-hydroxyacyl-CoA dehydrogenase...
MMLSG - Overview: Antimicrobial Susceptibility, Acid-Fast Bacilli, Slowly Growing, Varies
Determination of resistance of slowly growing mycobacteria to antimicrobial agents
NAIFA - Overview: Antinuclear Antibodies, HEp-2 Substrate, IgG, Serum
Evaluation of patients suspected of having systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease (ANA-associated rheumatic diseases or connective tissue disease) or organ-specific autoimmune diseases such as autoimmune liver diseases
VASC - Overview: Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies Vasculitis Panel, Serum
Evaluating patients with clinical features of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis, specifically granulomatosis with polyangiitis, microscopic polyangiitis, and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis
ARSAW - Overview: Arylsulfatase A, Leukocytes
Preferred enzymatic test for detection of arylsulfatase A deficiency This test is not suitable for carrier detection.
ARSU - Overview: Arylsulfatase A, 24 Hour, Urine
Detection of arylsulfatase A deficiency using urine specimens This test is not suitable for carrier detection.
CTNBT - Overview: B-Catenin Mutation Analysis, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor
Distinguishing desmoid-type fibromatosis from other soft tissue tumors by assessing gene targets within the beta-catenin (CTNNB1) gene
ANAES - Overview: Bacterial Culture, Anaerobic with Antimicrobial Susceptibilities, Varies
Diagnosing anaerobic bacterial infections Directing antimicrobial therapy for anaerobic infections
MPNCM - Overview: Myeloproliferative Neoplasm, CALR with Reflex to MPL, Varies
Aiding in the distinction between a reactive cytosis and a myeloproliferative neoplasm when JAK2V617F testing result is negative
CMVPV - Overview: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Rapid qualitative detection of cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA This test is not intended for the monitoring of CMV disease progression.
CASHX - Overview: Cashew Component, IgE, Serum
Evaluation of patients with suspected cashew allergy to component Ana o 3
EPCRB - Overview: Ehrlichia/Anaplasma, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood
Evaluating patients suspected of acute anaplasmosis or ehrlichiosis This test should not be used for screening asymptomatic individuals.
NSAI - Overview: Neurosyphilis IgG, Antibody Index, Spinal Fluid
Aid in the diagnosis of neuroinvasive syphilis as part of a profile
HSVPV - Overview: Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Aiding in the rapid diagnosis of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections, including qualitative detection of HSV DNA in nonblood clinical specimens This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients.
FC4AL - Overview: C4 Level by RIA
C4 Level by RIA
RP - Overview: Respiratory Panel, PCR, Nasopharyngeal
Rapid detection of respiratory infections caused by the following: -Adenovirus -Coronavirus serotypes HKU1, NL63, 229E, OC43 - SARS-CoV-2, the causative agent of COVID-19 -Human metapneumovirus -Human rhinovirus/enterovirus -Influenza A...
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Hepatitis C Virus Genotypic Antiviral Drug Resistance [Test in Focus] - Insights
Joseph Yao, M.D., gives an overview of this new test available through Mayo Clinic Laboratories. He discusses when this testing should be ordered, how this testing improves upon other testing approaches, and what clinical action can be...
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