Determining the in vitro susceptibility on isolates of anaerobic bacteria involved in human infections Directing antimicrobial therapy for anaerobic bacterial infections
LCAF - Overview: Lung Cancer, ALK (2p23) Rearrangement, FISH, Tissue
Identifying patients with non-small cell lung carcinoma who may benefit from treatment with directed tyrosine kinase inhibitors
FHV7P - Overview: Herpesvirus 7 (HHV-7) DNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR
Herpesvirus 7 (HHV-7) DNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR
FCICP - Overview: Circulating Immune Complex Panel
Circulating Immune Complex Panel
WGSDX - Overview: Whole Genome Sequencing for Hereditary Disorders, Varies
Serving as a first-tier test to identify a molecular diagnosis in patients with suspected genetic disorders, which can allow for: -Better understanding of the natural history/prognosis -Targeted management (anticipatory guidance, management...
9INHE - Overview: Factor IX Inhibitor Evaluation, Plasma
Detection and titering of coagulation inhibitor to the specific factor requested, primarily factor IX in patients with hemophilia B This test is not useful for the detection of a lupus-like circulating anticoagulant inhibitor, a...
Producing cell cultures that can be used for enzymatic or molecular genetic analysis
LADV - Overview: Adenovirus, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Aiding in the diagnosis of adenovirus infections
BMAMA - Overview: Basic Metabolic Panel, Serum
Routine health monitoring or patient monitoring while hospitalized for information regarding metabolism, including the current kidney status, electrolyte, and acid/base balance, and blood glucose
WBSQR - Overview: Beta-Globin Gene Sequencing, Blood
Evaluating for the following in an algorithmic process for the HAEV1 / Hemolytic Anemia Evaluation, Blood; HBEL1 / Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Evaluation, Blood; MEV1 / Methemoglobinemia Evaluation, Blood; REVE2 / Erythrocytosis Evaluation,...
Diagnosing infections due to Mycoplasma (Mycoplasmoides) pneumoniae Assessing macrolide susceptibility
PPFWE - Overview: Protoporphyrins, Fractionation, Washed Erythrocytes
Preferred test for analysis of erythrocyte protoporphyrin fractions Preferred test for evaluating patients with possible diagnoses of erythropoietic protoporphyria and X-linked dominant protoporphyria Establishing a biochemical...
MGMT - Overview: MGMT Promoter Methylation, Tumor
Prognostication of newly diagnosed patients with glioblastoma, IDH-wildtype Identifying newly diagnosed glioblastoma, IDH-wildtype patients that may respond to alkylating chemotherapy (ie, temozolomide) Guiding therapy decision making for...
ROPAN - Overview: Ro52 and Ro60 Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Evaluating patients at risk for connective tissue disease with or without interstitial lung disease Differentiation of antibodies to Ro52 and Ro60 in patients known to be positive for anti-SS-A (Ro) antibodies
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
CMA - Overview: Centromere Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Evaluating patients with features of systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease, particularly systemic sclerosis, Sjogren's syndrome, or overlap disease Aiding in the phenotypic stratification of patients with systemic sclerosis (limited...
2B6Q - Overview: Cytochrome P450 2B6 Genotype, Varies
Aiding in determining therapeutic strategies for drugs that are metabolized by cytochrome P450 (CYP) 2B6 Providing information relevant to bupropion, efavirenz, ketamine, methadone, and nevirapine, as well as other medications metabolized...
EWSF - Overview: Ewing Sarcoma, 22q12 (EWSR1) Rearrangement, FISH, Tissue
Detection of EWSR1 rearrangements irrespective of the EWSR1 fusion partner gene Supporting the diagnosis of many neoplasms including, but not limited to, Ewing sarcoma, extraskeletal myxoid chondrosarcoma, desmoplastic small round cell...
IMTF - Overview: Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumors (IMT), 2p23 (ALK) Rearrangement, FISH, Tissue
Supporting the diagnosis of inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors when used conjunction with an anatomic pathology consultation
CSPMM - Overview: Plasma Cell Myeloma Pre-Analysis Cell Sorting, Bone Marrow
Pre-analysis cell sorting for the MayoComplete Plasma Cell Myeloma panel
ALKLC - Overview: Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase for Lung Cancer, Immunohistochemistry
Identification of anaplastic lymphoma kinase overexpression Diagnosis of inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor, anaplastic large-cell lymphoma, and for targeted therapy of lung adenocarcinoma
BHYD - Overview: Beta-Hydroxybutyrate, Serum
Monitoring therapy for diabetic ketoacidosis Investigating the differential diagnosis of any patient presenting to the emergency room with hypoglycemia, acidosis, suspected alcohol ingestion, or an unexplained increase in the anion gap...
DEXA - Overview: Dexamethasone, Serum
Confirming the presence of dexamethasone in serum Confirming the cause of secondary adrenal insufficiency This test is not useful as the sole basis for a diagnosis or treatment decisions.
OSCAL - Overview: Osteocalcin, Serum
Monitoring and assessing effectiveness of antiresorptive therapy in patients treated for osteopenia, osteoporosis, Paget disease, or other disorders in which osteocalcin levels are elevated As an adjunct in the diagnosis of medical...
PSA - Overview: Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Diagnostic, Serum
As an aid in the detection of prostate cancer when used in conjunction with a digital rectal exam in men 50 years and older To aid in the prognosis and management of individuals diagnosed with prostate cancer
LDAI - Overview: Progentec aiSLE DX Lupus Disease Activity Index, Plasma
Aiding in the assessment of current systemic lupus erythematosus disease activity when used in conjunction with standard clinical assessment
VWFMP - Overview: von Willebrand Factor Multimer Analysis, Plasma
As a reflex component of several coagulation consultation unit codes, when indicated When results of complementary laboratory tests are abnormally low or discordant (eg, F8A / Coagulation Factor VIII Activity Assay, Plasma; VWACT / von...
CAVP - Overview: California Virus (La Crosse) IgG and IgM, Serum
Aiding the diagnosis of California (La Crosse) encephalitis using serum specimens
VZPG - Overview: Varicella-Zoster Antibody, IgG, Serum
Determination of immune status of individuals to the varicella-zoster virus (VZV) Documentation of previous infection with VZV in an individual without a previous record of immunization to VZV
FMBNY - Overview: Fetomaternal Bleed, New York, Blood
Determining the volume of fetal-to-maternal hemorrhage for the purposes of recommending an increased dose of the Rh immune globulin This test is used only for specimens collected in New York state.
NIUCR - Overview: Nickel/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
Preferred specimen type for biomonitoring nickel exposure
IGE - Overview: Immunoglobulin E (IgE), Serum
Evaluating patients with suspected diseases associated with elevations in total immunoglobulin E (IgE), including allergic disease, primary immunodeficiencies, infections, malignancies, or other inflammatory diseases Diagnostic evaluation...
LGBBS - Overview: Globotriaosylsphingosine, Blood Spot
Screening of patients with Fabry disease using dried blood spots when a serum specimen is not available This test should not be used for newborn screening followup.
FMB - Overview: Fetomaternal Bleed, Flow Cytometry, Blood
Determining the volume of fetal-to-maternal hemorrhage for the purposes of recommending an increased dose of the Rh immune globulin
KKRP - Overview: Kingella kingae, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Aiding in the diagnosis of Kingella kingae infection using tissue or synovial fluid specimens
AAMSD - Overview: Amino Acids, Maple Syrup Urine Disease Panel, Plasma
Follow-up of patients with maple syrup urine disease Monitoring of dietary compliance for patients with maple syrup urine disease
ADAMS - Overview: ADAMTS13 Activity Assay, Plasma
Assisting with the diagnosis and monitoring of congenital, immune, or acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
BILEA - Overview: Bile Acids, Total, Serum
An aid in the evaluation of liver function Evaluation of liver function changes before the formation of more advanced clinical signs of illness such as icterus An aid in the determination of hepatic dysfunction as a result of chemical and...
BARRP - Overview: Bartonella, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Aiding in the diagnosis of Bartonella infection
ALBFL - Overview: Albumin, Body Fluid
Aiding in identifying the cause of ascites Aiding in differentiating exudative and transudative pleural effusions
NMHR1 - Overview: N-Methylhistamine, Random, Urine
Screening for and monitoring of mastocytosis and disorders of systemic mast-cell activation, such as anaphylaxis and other forms of severe systemic allergic reactions as a part of a random urine collection profile Monitoring therapeutic...
OSG_F - Overview: Osmotic Gap, Feces
Workup of cases of chronic diarrhea Differentiating osmotic from non-osmotic causes of chronic diarrhea.
NICOU - Overview: Nicotine and Metabolites, Random, Urine
Monitoring tobacco use Monitoring patients on nicotine-replacement therapy for concurrent use of tobacco products
MPPG - Overview: Mumps Virus Antibody, IgG, Serum
Determination of postimmunization immune response of individuals to the mumps vaccine Documentation of previous infection with mumps virus in an individual with no previous record of immunization to mumps virus
PARVP - Overview: Parvovirus B19, Molecular Detection, PCR, Plasma
Diagnosing parvovirus B19 infection in plasma specimens
SSCTU - Overview: S-Sulfocysteine Panel, Urine
Diagnosis of molybdenum cofactor deficiency, isolated sulfite oxidase deficiency, and hereditary xanthinuria Monitoring patients with molybdenum cofactor deficiency or isolated sulfite oxidase deficiency who are on treatment
STLP - Overview: St. Louis Encephalitis Antibody, IgG and IgM, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of St. Louis encephalitis using serum specimens
INSEC - Overview: Stinging Insects Allergen Profile, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to honeybee, yellow jacket, wasp, yellow faced hornet, and white-faced hornet venoms Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for...
Evaluation of Rac2 deficiency and RAC2 gain of function
PFCEA - Overview: Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA), Pleural Fluid
An adjuvant to cytology and imaging studies to differentiate between nonmalignant and malignant causes of pleural effusions
Week in Review: February 3 - Insights
Include: President Biden to End Covid-19 Emergencies On May 11, and Children’s Minnesota Received $3 Million Grant To Address Pediatric Health Disparities....
Leveraging the Laboratory Archives - Page 3 of 3 - Insights
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Detection of (1→3)-𝝱-D-glucan as a Marker of Invasive Fungal Disease - Insights
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Elitza Theel, Ph.D., will discuss the detection of (1→3)-β-D-glucan (BDG) in serum as a biomarker for the presence of invasive fungal infections....
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Week in Review: March 3 - Insights
Today's Highlights Include: COVID-19 deaths remain low compared to previous winters, FDA authorizing first at-home combo flu/Covid test, and Rochester public schools evaluating mental health needs and services throughout the district.