NGCLN - Overview: MayoComplete Chronic Lymphoid Neoplasms, Next-Generation Sequencing, Varies
Aiding in establishing diagnosis, refining prognosis, and potentially identifying targeted therapies for the optimal management of patients with chronic or low-grade B-cell lymphoid neoplasms
DPYDQ - Overview: Dihydropyrimidine Dehydrogenase Genotype, Varies
Identifying individuals with genetic variants in DPYD who are at increased risk of toxicity when prescribed 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) or capecitabine chemotherapy treatment
TGLBF - Overview: Triglycerides, Body Fluid
Distinguishing between chylous and nonchylous effusions Measurement of triglycerides in body fluids as a surrogate for chylomicrons
SPSM - Overview: Morphology Evaluation (Special Smear), Blood
Detecting disease states or syndromes of the white blood cells, red blood cells, or platelet cell lines of a patient's peripheral blood
Aiding in the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and other central nervous system inflammatory conditions as a part of a profile
COKEM - Overview: Cocaine and Metabolites Confirmation, Meconium
Detecting in utero drug exposure up to 5 months before birth
C2FXN - Overview: C2 Complement, Functional, Serum
Investigation of a patient with a low (absent) hemolytic complement
PSY - Overview: Psychosine, Blood Spot
Aids in the biochemical detection of Krabbe disease and saposin A cofactor deficiency Second-tier testing or follow up testing after an abnormal newborn screening result in an infant for Krabbe disease This test is not capable of...
25HDN - Overview: 25-Hydroxyvitamin D2 and D3, Serum
Diagnosis of vitamin D deficiency Differential diagnosis of causes of rickets and osteomalacia Monitoring vitamin D replacement therapy Diagnosis of hypervitaminosis D
HFET - Overview: Hereditary Hemochromatosis, HFE Variant Analysis, Varies
Establishing or confirming the clinical diagnosis of hereditary hemochromatosis (HH) in adults Testing of individuals with increased serum transferrin-iron saturation and ferritin Predictive testing of individuals who have a family...
F822B - Overview: Hemophilia A F8 Gene, Intron 22 Inversion Known Mutation, Whole Blood
First-tier molecular testing for male patients affected with severe hemophilia A, when a familial intron 22 inversion has been previously identified Determining hemophilia A carrier status for at-risk female patients, ie, individuals with...
QHV6C - Overview: Human Herpesvirus-6 A and B DNA Detection and Quantification, PCR, Spinal Fluid
As an adjunct in the rapid diagnosis of human herpesvirus-6 infection using cerebrospinal fluid specimens This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients.
GALMP - Overview: Galactosemia, GALT Gene, Variant Panel, Varies
Second-tier test for confirming a diagnosis of galactosemia as indicated by enzymatic testing or newborn screening Carrier testing family members of an affected individual of known genotype (has variants included in the panel) Resolution...
NGTCL - Overview: MayoComplete T-Cell Lymphoma, Next-Generation Sequencing, Varies
Aiding in establishing diagnosis, refining prognosis, and potentially identifying targeted therapies for the optimal management of patients with T-cell lymphomas
ACARP - Overview: Acanthamoeba species Molecular Detection, PCR, Ocular
Aids in the diagnosis of amebic keratitis in conjunction with clinical findings
NGHIS - Overview: MayoComplete Histiocytic Neoplasms, Next-Generation Sequencing, Varies
Aiding in establishing diagnosis, refining prognosis, and potentially identifying targeted therapies for the optimal management of patients with histiocytic neoplasms
FBART - Overview: Bartonella Antibody Panel, IFA CSF
Bartonella Antibody Panel, IFA CSF
FPD5C - Overview: Pyridoxal 5-phosphate (CSF)
Pyridoxal 5-phosphate (CSF)
ALBLD - Overview: Bleeding Diathesis Profile, Limited, Plasma
Detection of the more common potential causes of abnormal bleeding (eg, factor deficiencies/hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, factor-specific inhibitors) and a simple screen to evaluate for an inhibitor or severe deficiency of factor XIII...
DTPCO - Overview: ThinPrep with Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Co-Test-Diagnostic, Varies
Detection and diagnosis of cervical carcinoma or intraepithelial lesions and the presence or absence of high-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) in women over age 30 at risk for cervical neoplasia Detecting high-risk HPV genotypes...
BWRS - Overview: Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome/Russell-Silver Syndrome, Molecular Analysis, Varies
Confirming a clinical diagnosis of Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) or Russell-Silver syndrome (RSS) Prenatal diagnosis if there is a high suspicion of BWS/RSS based on ultrasound findings or in families at risk for BWS/RSS This assay...
XALDZ - Overview: X-Linked Adrenoleukodystrophy, Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Confirming a diagnosis of X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy Identifying a variant in the ABCD1 gene
MPS2Z - Overview: Hunter Syndrome, Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Confirmation of a diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidosis type II (Hunter syndrome) Carrier testing when there is a family history of mucopolysaccharidosis type II (Hunter syndrome), but disease-causing variants have not been previously...
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
LNBAI - Overview: Lyme Central Nervous System Infection IgG, Antibody Index, Spinal Fluid
Providing antibody index information to aid in the diagnosis of neuroinvasive Lyme disease or neuroborreliosis due to Borrelia species associated with Lyme disease (eg, Borrelia burgdorferi, Borrelia garinii, Borrelia afzelli)
ALKT - Overview: ALK Mutation Analysis, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor
Identifying mutations within the ALK gene that predict resistance to ALK-inhibitors
CSTCE - Overview: Cystatin C with Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR), Serum
Assessing kidney function in patients suspected of having kidney disease Monitoring treatment response in patients with kidney disease An index of glomerular filtration rate (GFR), especially in patients where serum creatinine may be...
EFPO - Overview: Electrolyte and Osmolality Panel, Feces
Workup of cases of chronic diarrhea Diagnosis of factitious diarrhea (where patient adds water to stool to simulate diarrhea)
PFKC - Overview: Phosphofructokinase Enzyme Activity, Blood
Evaluation of individuals with Coombs-negative nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia Evaluation of individuals with exercise intolerance or myopathy Genetic studies in families with phosphofructokinase deficiency
PNRP - Overview: Pneumocystis jiroveci, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Preferred test for detection of Pneumocystis
PLAIF - Overview: Phospholipase A2 Receptor (PLA2R), Renal Biopsy
Distinguishing primary membranous nephropathy from secondary membranous nephropathy
LPSBF - Overview: Lipase, Body Fluid
Determining whether pancreatic inflammation or pancreatic fistula may be contributing to a pathological accumulation of fluid
BUPS - Overview: Buprenorphine Screen, Random, Urine
Screening for drug abuse or use of buprenorphine
SFZ - Overview: Sulfamethoxazole, Serum
Monitoring sulfamethoxazole therapy to ensure drug absorption, clearance, or compliance
PLINK - Overview: Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria, PI-Linked Antigen, Blood
Screening for and confirming the diagnosis of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) Monitoring patients with PNH
GLBF - Overview: Glucose, Body Fluid
Aiding in the diagnosis of infection using body fluid specimens
FGF1F - Overview: FGFR1 (8p11.2) Amplification, FISH, Tissue
Providing prognostic information and guiding treatment primarily for patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the lung, breast, esophagus, thymus, and other locations
MMLSG - Overview: Antimicrobial Susceptibility, Acid-Fast Bacilli, Slowly Growing, Varies
Determination of resistance of slowly growing mycobacteria to antimicrobial agents
NR4A3 - Overview: NR4A3 (9q22.33) Rearrangement, FISH, Tissue
Identifying NR4A3 gene rearrangements Supporting the diagnosis of extraskeletal myxoid chondrosarcoma or acinic cell carcinoma when used in conjunction with an anatomic pathology consultation
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...
2C9QT - Overview: Cytochrome P450 2C9 Genotype, Varies
Identifying individuals who may be at risk for altered metabolism of drugs that are modified by cytochrome P450 2C9
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...
FROPI - Overview: Ropivacaine, Serum/Plasma
Ropivacaine, Serum/Plasma
FPROP - Overview: Propofol, Serum/Plasma
Propofol, Serum/Plasma
WNDZ - Overview: Wilson Disease, ATP7B Full Gene Sequencing with Deletion/Duplication, Varies
Confirming the diagnosis of Wilson disease
Identifying individuals who are at increased risk of adverse drug reactions with drugs that are metabolized by uridine diphosphate glucuronosyltransferase (UGT1A1); especially irinotecan but also atazanavir, nilotinib, pazopanib, and...
HEXBZ - Overview: Sandhoff Disease, HEXB Gene, Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Follow up for abnormal biochemical results suggestive of Sandhoff disease Establishing a molecular diagnosis for patients with Sandhoff disease Identifying variants within genes known to be associated with Sandhoff disease, allowing for...
AFXN - Overview: Friedreich Ataxia, Repeat Expansion Analysis, Varies
Molecular confirmation of clinically suspected Friedreich ataxia
APOL1 - Overview: APOL1 Genotype, Varies
Determining an individual's APOL1 genotype This test is not useful for clinical management of individuals with APOL1 risk genotypes. This test alone is not useful for determining eligibility for donation or receipt of kidney...
AMLPF - Overview: Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), FISH, Pediatric, Varies
This test should not be used to screen for residual acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Useful at diagnosis for detecting recurrent common chromosome abnormalities in pediatric patients with AML An adjunct to chromosome studies in patients with...
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
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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....
Orexin-A/Hypocretin-1 for the Diagnosis of Type 1 Narcolepsy [Test in Focus] - Insights
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