AB2GP - Overview: Beta-2 Glycoprotein 1 Antibodies, IgA, Serum
Evaluating patients with suspected antiphospholipid syndrome by identification of beta-2 glycoprotein 1 IgA antibodies Evaluating patients at-risk for antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) who are negative for criteria APS tests Estimating the...
GB2GP - Overview: Beta-2 Glycoprotein 1 Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Evaluating patients with suspected antiphospholipid syndrome by identification of beta-2 glycoprotein 1 IgG antibodies First-line test when antiphospholipid syndrome is strongly suspected, in conjunction with cardiolipin antibodies (IgG...
BRAZR - Overview: Brazil Nut, IgE with Reflex to Brazil Nut Component, IgE, Serum
Evaluation of patients with suspected Brazil nut allergy
HBABP - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antibody Prenatal, Qualitative/Quantitative, Serum
Identifying previous exposure to hepatitis B virus in pregnant individuals Determining adequate immunity from hepatitis B vaccination during pregnancy
MYODT - Overview: MYOD1 Mutation Analysis, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor
Identifying specific mutations within the MYOD1 gene to assist in tumor diagnosis/classification Assisting in the clinical management of patients with spindle cell and sclerosing rhabdomyosarcoma
FPALI - Overview: Paliperidone, Serum
Paliperidone, Serum
FHSPP - Overview: Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis Panel
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis Panel
FHPL - Overview: Human Placental Lactogen (HPL)
Human Placental Lactogen (HPL)
FENDI - Overview: Endothelin I
Endothelin I
FFSPG - Overview: Fish and Shellfish Panel IgG
Fish and Shellfish Panel IgG
FAS1A - Overview: Anti-SAE1 Ab, IgG
Anti-SAE1 Ab, IgG
FBROM - Overview: Bromine - Total, Blood
Bromine - Total, Blood
FSINS - Overview: Sinemet, Serum
Sinemet, Serum
FEBGP - Overview: Exotic Bird Panel IgG
Exotic Bird Panel IgG
PCDES - Overview: Pediatric Autoimmune Encephalopathy/CNS Disorder Evaluation, Serum
Evaluating children with autoimmune central nervous system disorders using serum specimens
PCDEC - Overview: Pediatric Autoimmune Encephalopathy/CNS Disorder Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
Evaluating children with autoimmune central nervous system disorders using spinal fluid specimens
HLLFH - Overview: Hematologic Disorders, Leukemia/Lymphoma; Flow Hold, Varies
Evaluating lymphocytoses of undetermined etiology Identifying B- and T-cell lymphoproliferative disorders involving blood and bone marrow Distinguishing acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) from acute myeloid leukemia (AML) Immunologic...
GCLIP - Overview: Phospholipid (Cardiolipin) Antibodies, IgG, Serum
The following clinical situations, when used in conjunction with other criterial antiphospholipid antibody tests: -Unexplained arterial or venous thrombosis -A history of pregnancy morbidity defined as 1 or more unexplained deaths of a...
ACASM - Overview: Pernicious Anemia Cascade, Serum
Diagnosis of pernicious anemia Diagnosis of vitamin B12 deficiency-associated neuropathy
TFNAB - Overview: Thyroglobulin, Tumor Marker, Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy Needle Wash
Confirming or excluding metastases in enlarged or ultrasonographically suspicious lymph nodes from athyrotic individuals treated for differentiated thyroid cancer in conjunction with cytologic analysis Confirming or excluding the presence...
Detection of high-risk (HR) genotypes associated with the development of cervical cancer An aid in triaging women with abnormal Pap smear test results Individual genotyping of human papillomavirus (HPV)-16 and/or HPV-18, if present...
HBAG - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen, Serum
Diagnosis of acute, recent, or chronic hepatitis B Determination of chronic hepatitis B status This test should not be used as a screening or confirmatory test for blood donor specimens.
SPBX - Overview: Epidermal Nerve Fiber Density Consultation, Varies
Investigating polyneuropathies
INHAB - Overview: Inhibin A and B, Tumor Marker, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of granulosa cell tumors and mucinous epithelial ovarian tumors Monitoring of patients with granulosa cell tumors and epithelial mucinous-type tumors of the ovary known to secrete inhibin A or overexpress inhibin B
BHCG - Overview: Beta-Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, Quantitative, Serum
Monitoring patients for retained products of conception Aiding in the diagnosis of gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD), testicular tumors, ovarian germ cell tumors, teratomas, and, rarely, other human chorionic gonadotropin...
B2GMG - Overview: Beta-2 Glycoprotein 1 Antibodies, IgG and IgM, Serum
Evaluating patients with suspected antiphospholipid syndrome by identification of beta-2 glycoprotein 1 IgM and IgG antibodies First-line test when antiphospholipid syndrome is strongly suspected in conjunction with cardiolipin antibodies...
MCLIP - Overview: Phospholipid (Cardiolipin) Antibodies, IgM, Serum
The following clinical situations, when used in conjunction with other criterial antiphospholipid antibody tests: -Unexplained arterial or venous thrombosis -A history of pregnancy morbidity defined as 1 or more unexplained deaths of a...
PNTO - Overview: Streptococcus pneumoniae IgG Antibodies, Total, Serum
Assessing the IgG antibody response to active immunization with nonconjugated 23-valent pneumococcal vaccines Assessing the IgG antibody response to active immunization with conjugated 13-valent, 15-valent and 20-valent pneumococcal...
TAB - Overview: Thyroid Autoantibodies Profile, Serum
As an adjunct in the diagnosis of autoimmune thyroid diseases: Hashimoto disease, postpartum thyroiditis, neonatal hypothyroidism, and Graves disease Differentiating thyroid autoimmune disorders from nonautoimmune goiter or...
CMACB - Overview: Chromosomal Microarray, Congenital, Blood
First-tier, postnatal testing for individuals with multiple anomalies that are not specific to well-delineated genetic syndromes, apparently nonsyndromic developmental delay or intellectual disability, or autism spectrum disorders as...
Identifying MDM2 amplification Supporting the diagnosis of many neoplasms, including, but not limited to, well-differentiated liposarcoma, atypical lipomatous tumor, dedifferentiated liposarcoma, parosteal osteosarcoma and central...
AMYR - Overview: Beta-Amyloid Ratio (1-42/1-40), Spinal Fluid
Assisting in the evaluation of adult patients, aged 55 years and older, presenting with cognitive impairment and are being assessed for Alzheimer disease and other causes of cognitive decline This test is not intended as a screening or...
C9ORF - Overview: C9orf72 Hexanucleotide Repeat, Molecular Analysis, Varies
Molecular confirmation of clinically suspected cases of c9FTD/ALS, frontotemporal dementia (FTD), or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) Presymptomatic testing for individuals with a family history of c9FTD/ALS and a documented expansion...
HBAGP - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen Prenatal, Serum
Diagnosis of acute, recent, or chronic hepatitis B Determination of chronic hepatitis B status Screening pregnant women for evidence of chronic hepatitis B (or hepatitis B carrier state) to identify neonates who are at high risk of...
FGHRH - Overview: Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone (GH-RH, also known as GHRF or GRF)
Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone (GH-RH, also known as GHRF or GRF)
FIN1A - Overview: Interleukin 1-Alpha
Interleukin 1-Alpha
FKEMS - Overview: Ketamine and Metabolite Screen, Plasma
Ketamine and Metabolite Screen, Plasma
FANG1 - Overview: Angiotensin I, Plasma
Angiotensin I, Plasma
FPD5C - Overview: Pyridoxal 5-phosphate (CSF)
Pyridoxal 5-phosphate (CSF)
AIAES - Overview: Axonal Neuropathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
Evaluation of patients who present with a subacute neurological disorder of undetermined etiology, especially those with known risk factors for cancer Directing a focused search for cancer Investigating neurological symptoms that appear...
CLPMG - Overview: Phospholipid (Cardiolipin) Antibodies, IgG and IgM, Serum
The following clinical situations: -Unexplained arterial or venous thrombosis -A history of pregnancy morbidity defined as 1 or more unexplained deaths of a morphologically normal fetus beyond the 10th week of gestation, 1 or more premature...
TTGG - Overview: Tissue Transglutaminase Antibody, IgG, Serum
Individuals with IgA deficiency Evaluating patients suspected of having celiac disease, including patients with compatible clinical symptoms, patients with atypical symptoms, and individuals at increased risk (family history, previous...
CRMP1 - Overview: Cardiovascular Risk Marker Panel, Serum
Assessment for risk of developing cardiovascular disease, major adverse cardiovascular events, or ischemic cerebrovascular events
HCVQG - Overview: Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) RNA Quantification with Reflex to HCV Genotype, Serum
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 and determining HCV genotype (1 to 5) to guide...
HBGSN - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen Screen, Serum
Diagnosis of acute, recent, or chronic hepatitis B Determination of chronic hepatitis B status This test is not offered as a screening or confirmatory test for blood donor specimens. This test is not useful for diagnosis of hepatitis...
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...
FAPEP - Overview: Fatty Acid Profile, Essential, Serum
Evaluating the nutritional intake and intestinal absorption of essential fatty acids using serum specimens Identifying deficiency of essential and other nutritionally beneficial fatty acids Monitoring treatment of patients with essential...
CMPRE - Overview: Family Member Comparator Specimen for Exome Sequencing, Varies
Submitting a biological family member's specimen to be used as a comparator for affected patients (probands) undergoing whole exome sequencing
MCLNM - Overview: MayoComplete Lung Cancer Mutations, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor
Diagnosis and management of patients with lung cancer Assessing microsatellite instability
MGMR - Overview: Myasthenia Gravis Evaluation with Muscle-Specific Kinase (MuSK) Reflex, Serum
Diagnosing autoimmune myasthenia gravis (MG) in adults and children Distinguishing autoimmune from congenital MG in adults and children or other acquired forms of neuromuscular junction transmission disorders Establishing a quantitative...
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)...
Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: March 12 - Insights
known. We performed laser microdissection (LCM) of glomeruli followed by mass spectrometry (MS) in 12 cases each of DDD, C3GN, and pretransplant kidney control biopsies....
COVID-19: At-home sample collection vs. at-home testing - Insights
The concept of at-home testing 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 areas,...
Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: Nov. 12 - Insights
This week’s Research Roundup highlights a mechanism for preventing asymmetric histone segregation onto replicating DNA strands.
Transfusion Toons: A1 vs. A2 - Insights
Justin Kreuter, M.D., Clinical Pathologist and Medical Director of the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Center in Rochester, Minnesota, and Theresa Malin, an Education Specialist in Transfusion Medicine at Mayo Clinic, have launched “Transfusion...