NAGS - Overview: Hexosaminidase A and Total Hexosaminidase, Serum
Carrier detection and diagnosis of Tay-Sachs disease and Sandhoff disease Ruling out I-cell disease This test is not useful for pregnant females or those treated with hormonal contraception.
NAGW - Overview: Hexosaminidase A and Total Hexosaminidase, Leukocytes
Carrier detection and diagnosis of Tay-Sachs disease Carrier detection and diagnosis of Sandhoff disease
HVPRS - Overview: HIV Antigen and Antibody Prenatal Routine Screen, Serum
Screening for HIV-1 and HIV-2 infection in nonsymptomatic pregnant patients This test should not be used as a screening or confirmatory test for blood donor specimens.
HIVSS - Overview: HIV-1 and HIV-2 Antigen and Antibody Routine Screen, Serum
Screening for HIV-1 and HIV-2 infection in nonsymptomatic, nonpregnant individuals older than 2 years This test should not be used as a screening or confirmatory test for blood donor specimens.
HIVDS - Overview: HIV-1 and HIV-2 Antigen and Antibody Diagnostic Evaluation, Serum
Detecting HIV-1 and HIV-2 infection in symptomatic patients older than 2 years Follow-up testing of symptomatic individuals with reactive rapid HIV test results This test should not be used as a screening or confirmatory test for blood...
PRS8P - Overview: Hereditary Prostate Cancer Panel, Varies
Evaluating patients with a personal or family history suggestive of a hereditary prostate cancer syndrome Establishing a diagnosis of a hereditary prostate cancer syndrome allowing for targeted cancer surveillance based on associated...
G6PDZ - Overview: Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) Full Gene Sequencing, Varies
Genetic test for individuals at high risk for glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency Aiding in the diagnosis of G6PD deficiency Determining G6PD deficiency status in individuals with inconclusive or unexpected phenotyping...
HIVSP - Overview: HIV Antigen and Antibody Prenatal Routine Screen, Plasma
Screening for HIV-1 and HIV-2 infection in nonsymptomatic pregnant patients This test should not be used as a screening or confirmatory test for blood donor specimens.
HCVDX - Overview: Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Antibody with Reflex to HCV RNA, PCR, Symptomatic, Serum
Diagnosis of recent or chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in symptomatic patients This test should not be used as a screening or confirmatory test for hepatitis C in blood or human cells/tissue donors. This test profile is not...
HITIG - Overview: Heparin-PF4 IgG Antibody, Serum
Detection of IgG antibodies directed against heparin/platelet factor 4 complexes that are implicated in the pathogenesis of immune-mediated type II heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, spontaneous heparin platelet-factor 4 IgG antibody, and...
Information: Interpreting Laboratory Tests to Determine New vs. Residual Use of Marijuana - Insights
In this month's "Hot Topic," Paul Jannetto, Ph.D., identifies how to determine new vs. residual use of marijuana in a patient, and teaches how to calculate the carboxy-tetrahydrocannabinol (carboxy-THC)...
COVID-19: At-home sample collection vs. at-home testing - Insights
for COVID-19 sounds straightforward. But there's nuance to it that's important to understand. Right now, an at-home test for COVID-19 is not available, although there may be one coming soon. But in some...
Mayo Now Has Two Ninjas in the House - Insights
Candace Granberg, M.D., has a lot of titles, including surgeon, wife, mom, and volunteer. Now, she can add another: ninja warrior. The pediatric urologist is the second Mayo staff member chosen to participate...
The State of COVID-19 Now: Dr. Bill Morice - Insights
M.D. This week, Dr. Morice and Dr. Pritt step back and look at where the COVID-19 pandemic stands now, and they consider the potential effects that the omicron variant, expanded testing availability, and...
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