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...
UGTFZ - Overview: UDP-Glucuronosyltransferase 1A1 (UGT1A1), Full Gene Sequencing, Varies
Establishing a diagnosis of Crigler-Najjar syndrome type I or type II and the trait of Gilbert syndrome Establishing carrier status for Crigler-Najjar syndrome type I or type II Identifying individuals who are at risk of...
MSAES - Overview: Myositis Specific Antibody Evaluation, Serum
Accurately diagnosing, classifying, and managing idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) by identifying subtype-specific biomarkers that guide prognosis and treatment Enabling early detection of IIM, particularly in atypical or severe...
IEHCG - Overview: Interference Evaluation Heterophile, Beta-Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, Serum
Evaluating suspected interference from heterophile antibodies causing a falsely elevated human chorionic gonadotropin result This test is not to be used for pregnancy testing.
QUAD1 - Overview: Quad Screen (Second Trimester) Maternal, Serum
Prenatal screening for open neural tube defect (alpha-fetoprotein only), trisomy 21 (alpha-fetoprotein, human chorionic gonadotropin, estriol, and inhibin A) and trisomy 18 (alpha-fetoprotein, human chorionic gonadotropin, and estriol)
LPMGF - Overview: Lymphocyte Proliferation to Mitogens, Blood
Assessing T-cell function in patients on immunosuppressive therapy, including solid-organ transplant patients Evaluating patients suspected of having impairment in cellular immunity Evaluation of T-cell function in patients with primary...
LPAGF - Overview: Lymphocyte Proliferation to Antigens, Blood
Assessing T-cell function in patients on immunosuppressive therapy, including solid-organ transplant patients Evaluating patients suspected of having impairment in cellular immunity Evaluation of T-cell function in patients with primary...
GNANG - Overview: Hereditary Angioedema Focused Gene Panel, Next-Generation Sequencing, Varies
Evaluating hereditary angioedema (HAE) with normal C1 inhibitor (C1INH) in patients with a suggestive personal or family history Confirming a diagnosis of HAE with normal C1INH with the identification of a known or suspected...
A second-level test after lymphocyte proliferation to mitogens (specifically phytohemagglutinin) has been assessed Evaluating patients suspected of having impairment in cellular immunity Evaluation of T-cell function in patients with...
Understanding the difference between benign and malignant adrenal tumors has alway been difficult; this new assay will assist with this medical challenge.
Urinary Steroid Profile [Test in Focus] - Insights
Irina Bancos, M.D. gives an overview of this test available through Mayo Clinic Laboratories. She discusses when this testing should be ordered, how this testing compares to other testing approaches, and what clinical action can be taken...
01/2024© Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). All rights reserved. Steroid Pathways Mineralocorticoids CYP17A1 = Cytochrome P450 Family 17 Subfamily A Member 1 HSD3B1/HSD3B2 =...
GFAP: Novel Test for a Newly Identified Meningoencephalomyelitis - Insights
Mayo Clinic Laboratories is the only laboratory in the world to offer testing for a novel form of autoimmune meningoencephalomyelitis. Known as autoimmune glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) astrocytopathy, the condition was identified...
What started as a persistent headache for Spencer Lodin soon devolved into slowed speech, seizures, and hallucinations, symptoms which stumped ER doctors into thinking he had meningitis or was suffering from psychosis. Finally, specialized...