CHF8 - Overview: Chromogenic Factor VIII Activity Assay, Plasma
Monitoring coagulation factor replacement therapy of selected extended half-life coagulation factor replacements Aiding in the diagnosis of hemophilia A using a 2-stage assay, especially when the 1-stage assay result was normal
EBVQN - Overview: Epstein-Barr Virus DNA Detection and Quantification, Plasma
Diagnosis of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-associated infectious mononucleosis in individuals with equivocal or discordant EBV serologic marker test results Diagnosis of post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorders (PTLD), especially in...
CCP - Overview: Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Evaluating patients suspected of having rheumatoid arthritis (RA) Differentiating RA from other inflammatory arthritis or connective tissue diseases
PTP - Overview: Porphyrins, Total, Plasma
Monitoring treatment of patients with porphyria cutanea tarda
PT217 - Overview: Phospho-Tau 217, Plasma
Evaluation of individuals, aged 50 years and older, presenting with cognitive impairment who are being assessed for Alzheimer disease and other causes of cognitive decline This test is not intended as a screening test for Alzheimer...
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.
ASU24 - Overview: Arsenic with Reflex, 24 Hour, Urine
Preferred screening test for detection of arsenic exposure using 24-hour urine specimens
GP210 - Overview: GP210 Antibody, IgG, Serum
Evaluating the risk of primary biliary cholangitis in anti-mitochondrial antibody (AMA)-negative patients by identification of gp210 antibodies Estimating risk in AMA-positive patients with incomplete feature of disease
GLBF - Overview: Glucose, Body Fluid
Aiding in the diagnosis of infection using body fluid specimens
Detection of genotypic resistance to pyrazinamide by Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex isolates
MALP - Overview: Malabsorption Evaluation Panel, Feces
Evaluation of patients with suspected malabsorption, as suggested by chronic diarrhea, unexplained weight loss, or nutritional deficiencies Differentiation between causes of malabsorption, specifically inflammatory conditions, pancreatic...
Supporting the diagnosis of alveolar rhabdomyosarcomas when used in conjunction with an anatomic pathology consultation
ASUOE - Overview: Arsenic Occupational Exposure, with Reflex, Random, Urine
Preferred screening test for detection of occupational exposure to arsenic in random urine specimens
ASUCR - Overview: Arsenic/Creatinine, Ratio, with Reflex, Random, Urine
Preferred screening test for detection of arsenic exposure using random urine specimens
BRAZX - Overview: Brazil Nut Component, IgE, Serum
Evaluation of patients with suspected Brazil nut allergy to component Ber e 1
Aiding in the prognosis and clinical management of lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma/Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia
ROGM - Overview: Measles (Rubeola) Virus Antibody, IgM and IgG, Serum
Diagnosing measles virus infection Determination of immune status of individuals to the measles virus using IgG antibody testing Documentation of previous infection with measles virus in an individual without a previous record of...
MCADZ - Overview: Medium-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (MCAD) Deficiency Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Confirmation of diagnosis of medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase (MCAD) deficiency (as a follow-up to biochemical analyses) Screening of at-risk carriers of MCAD deficiency when an affected relative has not had molecular testing Diagnosis...
MDSMF - Overview: Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Specified FISH, Varies
Detecting a neoplastic clone associated with the common chromosome abnormalities seen in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes or other myeloid malignancies using client specified probes Evaluating specimens in which standard...
CTB - Overview: Mycobacteria and Nocardia Culture, Varies
Detection and identification of Mycobacterium species, Nocardia species, and other aerobic actinomycetes
NADF - Overview: Newborn Aneuploidy Detection, FISH, Blood
Screening for chromosomal aneuploidies of chromosomes 13, 18, 21, X, and Y in newborn peripheral blood specimens
TMSI - Overview: Microsatellite Instability, Tumor
Evaluation of tumor tissue to identify patients at high risk for having Lynch syndrome, also known as hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer Evaluation of tumor tissue for clinical decision-making purposes given the prognostic and...
NSE - Overview: Neuron-Specific Enolase, Serum
A follow-up marker in patients with neuron-specific enolase-secreting tumors of any type An auxiliary test in the diagnosis of small cell lung carcinoma An auxiliary test in the diagnosis of carcinoids, islet cell tumors, and...
PTH2 - Overview: Parathyroid Hormone, Serum
Diagnosis and differential diagnosis of hypercalcemia Diagnosis of primary, secondary, and tertiary hyperparathyroidism Diagnosis of hypoparathyroidism Monitoring kidney failure patients for possible renal osteodystrophy
SP100 - Overview: SP100 Antibody, IgG, Serum
Evaluating the risk of primary biliary cholangitis in anti-mitochondrial antibody (AMA) negative patients by identification of Sp100 antibodies Estimating risk in AMA-positive patients with incomplete feature of disease
CASHX - Overview: Cashew Component, IgE, Serum
Evaluation of patients with suspected cashew allergy to component Ana o 3
CCFR - Overview: Cortisol/Cortisone, Free, Random, Urine
Investigating suspected Cushing syndrome (hypercortisolism), when a 24-hour collection is prohibitive (ie, pediatric patients). Assisting in diagnosing acquired or inherited abnormalities of 11-beta-hydroxy steroid dehydrogenase (cortisol...
ETV6F - Overview: ETV6 (12p13.2) Rearrangement, FISH, Tissue
Detection of ETV6 rearrangements irrespective of the ETV6 fusion partner gene Supporting the diagnosis of many neoplasms including, but not limited to, mammary analogue secretory carcinoma, secretory carcinoma of the breast, and infantile...
GALTP - Overview: Galactose-1-Phosphate Uridyltransferase Biochemical Phenotyping, Erythrocytes
Determining the biochemical phenotype for galactosemia when enzymatic and molecular results are incongruent
LENT - Overview: Enterovirus, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Aiding in diagnosing enterovirus infections This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients.
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.
17OHP - Overview: 17-Hydroxypregnenolone, Serum
As an ancillary test for congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), particularly in situations in which a diagnosis of both 21- and 11-hydroxylase deficiency have been ruled out Confirming a diagnosis of 3-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase...
WESMT - Overview: Whole Exome and Mitochondrial Genome Sequencing, Varies
Serving as a first-tier test to identify a molecular and/or mitochondrial diagnosis in patients with suspected genetic disorders, which can allow for: -Better understanding of the natural history/prognosis -Targeted management (anticipatory...
PQNRU - Overview: Porphyrins, Quantitative, Random, Urine
Preferred test to begin assessment for congenital erythropoietic porphyria and porphyria cutanea tarda and during symptomatic periods for acute intermittent porphyria, hereditary coproporphyria, and variegate porphyria when specimen...
21DOC - Overview: 21-Deoxycortisol, Serum
As an adjunct to measurement of 17-hydroxyprogesterone, androstenedione, and cortisol in the diagnosis of difficult cases of suspected 21-hydroxylase (CYP21A2) deficiency Identifying heterozygote CYP21A2 deficiency carriers As an adjunct...
OHPG - Overview: 17-Hydroxyprogesterone, Serum
Screening test for congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), caused by either 11- or 21-hydroxylase deficiency, when used in combination with testing for cortisol and androstenedione As part of a battery of tests to evaluate women with...
BLWX - Overview: Walnut-Food Components, IgE, Serum
Evaluation of patients with suspected walnut-food allergy to one of 2 walnut-food components
CPAVP - Overview: Copeptin proAVP, Plasma
Investigating the differential diagnosis for patients with water balance disorders, including diabetes insipidus, in conjunction with osmolality and hydration status May aid in the evaluation of cardiovascular disease in conjunction with...
GAAZ - Overview: Pompe Disease, Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Confirmation of diagnosis of Pompe disease (as a follow-up to biochemical analyses)
RPDEI - Overview: Rapidly Progressive Dementia Evaluation Interpretation, Spinal Fluid
Interpretation of the Rapidly Progressive Dementia Evaluation
PD2T - Overview: Pompe Disease Second-Tier Newborn Screening, Blood Spot
Second-tier testing of newborns with an abnormal primary screening result for Pompe disease (decreased acid alpha-glucosidase enzyme activity) Follow-up testing for evaluation of an abnormal newborn screening result for Pompe disease
F8INV - Overview: Hemophilia A F8 Gene, Intron 1 and 22 Inversion Mutation Analysis, Whole Blood
First-tier molecular testing for male patients affected with severe hemophilia A when a variant has not been identified in the family Determining hemophilia A carrier status for at-risk female patients, ie, individuals with a family...
F81B - Overview: Hemophilia A F8 Gene, Intron 1 Inversion Known Mutation, Whole Blood
First-tier molecular testing for male patients affected with severe hemophilia A, when a familial intron 1 inversion has been previously identified Determining hemophilia A carrier status for at-risk female patients, ie, individuals with...
QHV6P - Overview: Human Herpesvirus-6 A and B DNA Detection and Quantification, PCR, Plasma
As an adjunct in the rapid diagnosis of human herpesvirus-6 infection using plasma specimens This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients
Detection of acute hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection before the appearance of HCV antibodies in serum (ie, <2 months from exposure) Detection and confirmation of chronic HCV infection Quantification of HCV RNA in serum of patients with...
FAPM - Overview: Fatty Acid Profile, Mitochondrial (C8-C18), Serum
Biochemical diagnosis of inborn errors of mitochondrial fatty acid oxidation, including deficiencies of medium-chain acyl-Co-A dehydrogenase, long-chain 3-hydroxyacyl-Co-A dehydrogenase, very long-chain acyl-Co-A dehydrogenase, and glutaric...
POX - Overview: Fatty Acid Profile, Peroxisomal (C22-C26), Serum
Evaluating patients with possible peroxisomal disorders, single-enzyme defects of peroxisomal metabolism, such as X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy or peroxisomal biogenesis disorders (Zellweger syndrome spectrum) using serum specimens Aiding...
Detection of acute hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection before the appearance of HCV antibodies in serum (ie, <2 months from exposure) in women who are pregnant Detection and confirmation of chronic HCV infection in women who are...
POXP - Overview: Fatty Acid Profile, Peroxisomal (C22-C26), Plasma
Evaluating patients with possible peroxisomal disorders, including peroxisomal biogenesis disorders, X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy, and Refsum disease using plasma specimens Aiding in the assessment of peroxisomal function
MESOF - Overview: Mesothelioma, CDKN2A FISH, Tissue
Supporting the diagnosis of mesothelioma when used in conjunction with an anatomic pathology consultation
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....