BCGRV - Overview: Immunoglobulin Gene Rearrangement, PCR, Varies
Determining whether a B-cell or plasma cell population is polyclonal or monoclonal in specimens other than blood or bone marrow Identifying neoplastic cells as having B-cell or plasma cell differentiation Monitoring for a persistent...
WASEQ - Overview: Alpha Globin Gene Sequencing, Varies
Diagnosing nondeletional alpha thalassemia Testing for nondeletional alpha thalassemia in a symptomatic individual Follow-up testing to an abnormal hemoglobin electrophoresis that identified an alpha-globin chain variant
TCGRV - Overview: T-Cell Receptor Gene Rearrangement, PCR, Varies
Determining whether a T-cell population is polyclonal or monoclonal using body fluid or tissue specimens
TGQN - Overview: Thyroglobulin, Tumor Marker, Serum
Quantitative thyroglobulin measurement as a part of evaluating suspected interference from heterophile antibodies causing a falsely elevated thyroglobulin result
JAK2B - Overview: JAK2 V617F Mutation Detection, Blood
Aiding in the distinction between a reactive blood cytosis and a chronic myeloproliferative disorder using peripheral blood specimens
JAK2M - Overview: JAK2 V617F Mutation Detection, Bone Marrow
Aiding in the distinction between a reactive blood cytosis and a chronic myeloproliferative disorder using bone marrow specimens
ENTP - Overview: Enterovirus, Molecular Detection, PCR, Plasma
Aiding in diagnosing enterovirus infections using plasma specimens This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients.
IFBA - Overview: Intrinsic Factor Blocking Antibody, Serum
Confirming the diagnosis of pernicious anemia
CTX - Overview: Beta-CrossLaps, Serum
Monitoring antiresorptive therapies (eg, bisphosphonates and hormone replacement therapy) in postmenopausal women treated for osteoporosis and individuals diagnosed with osteopenia An adjunct in the diagnosis of medical conditions...
APTSC - Overview: Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT), Plasma
Screening for certain coagulation factor deficiencies and abnormalities (eg, factor VIII, IX, XI, or XII) Detecting coagulation inhibitors such as lupus anticoagulant, antiphospholipid antibodies, specific factor inhibitors, and...
FIBUP - Overview: Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Nuprin), serum
Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Nuprin), serum
FFTIO - Overview: Thiocyanate, Serum
Thiocyanate, Serum
ALGAL - Overview: Galactose-Alpha-1,3-Galactose (Alpha-Gal), IgE, Serum
As an aid in diagnosis of an IgE mediated hypersensitivity allergy to non-primate mammalian red meat, such as beef, pork, venison, and meat-derived products (eg, gelatin) This test is not useful in patients previously treated with...
3A5Q - Overview: Cytochrome P450 3A5 Genotype, Varies
Aids in optimizing treatment with tacrolimus and other drugs metabolized by cytochrome P450 3A5
FDILT - Overview: Diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor)
Diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor)
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...
FBCFS - Overview: Barbiturates Confirmation, Serum
Barbiturates Confirmation, Serum
HAEV1 - Overview: Hemolytic Anemia Evaluation, Blood
Evaluation of lifelong or inherited hemolytic anemias, including red blood cell membrane disorders, unstable or abnormal hemoglobin variants, and red blood cell enzyme disorders This evaluation is not suitable for acquired causes of...
DDITF - Overview: Myxoid/Round Cell Liposarcoma, 12q13 (DDIT3 or CHOP) Rearrangement, FISH, Tissue
Aiding in the diagnosis of myxoid/round cell liposarcoma by detecting a neoplastic clone associated with gene rearrangement involving the DDIT3 (CHOP) gene region at 12q13
EGGPF - Overview: Egg Comprehensive Profile, Serum
Identifying egg allergens: -Responsible for allergic disease and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior to beginning immunotherapy This test is not useful for patients previously treated with immunotherapy to determine if...
WEGG - Overview: Whole Egg, IgE, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to whole egg Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior...
LADV - Overview: Adenovirus, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Aiding in the diagnosis of adenovirus infections
RPR18 - Overview: Respiratory Profile, Region 18, Alaska, Serum
Assessing sensitization to various inhalant allergens commonly found in Alaska Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To...
RMPQU - Overview: Monoclonal Protein Quantitation, Random, Urine
Identifying monoclonal gammopathies using random urine specimens
RMPU - Overview: Monoclonal Protein Studies, Random, Urine
Identifying monoclonal gammopathies using random urine specimens
CDIF - Overview: Clostridioides difficile Culture, Varies
Providing an isolate suitable for antimicrobial susceptibility testing
CGPH - Overview: Custom Gene Panel, Hereditary, Next-Generation Sequencing, Varies
Customization of existing next-generation sequencing panels offered through Mayo Clinic Laboratories Detection single nucleotide and copy number variants in a custom gene panel Identification of a pathogenic variant may assist with...
POXA1 - Overview: Oxalate, Plasma
Assessing the body pool size of oxalate in patients with enzyme deficiencies, such as primary hyperoxaluria (PH), or patients with enteric hyperoxaluria Aiding in the diagnosis of PH in a patient with chronic kidney disease of...
HEXLA - Overview: Hexagonal Lupus Anticoagulant, Plasma
Confirming or excluding the presence of a lupus anticoagulant (LA), in conjunction with other appropriate coagulation tests Differentiating between deficiencies or inhibitors of specific coagulation factors and LA inhibitors Evaluating a...
TGAB - Overview: Thyroglobulin Antibody, Serum
As an adjunct in the diagnosis of autoimmune thyroid diseases: Hashimoto disease, postpartum thyroiditis, neonatal hypothyroidism, and Graves disease
FFURO - Overview: Furosemide (Lasix)
Furosemide (Lasix)
STRC - Overview: Standard Renal Clearance, Plasma and Random Urine
Precise measurement of glomerular filtration rate and renal plasma flow
BNP - Overview: B-Type Natriuretic Peptide, Plasma
Aiding in the diagnosis of congestive heart failure (CHF) The role of B-type natriuretic peptide in monitoring CHF therapy is under investigation.
RSMPU - Overview: Monoclonal Protein Screen, Random, Urine
Identifying monoclonal gammopathies using random urine specimens
FHIPP - Overview: Toluene as Hippuric Acid, Occupational Exposure, Urine
Toluene as Hippuric Acid, Occupational Exposure, Urine
FCYNB - Overview: Cyanide, Blood Test
Cyanide, Blood Test
APGAL - Overview: Galactose-Alpha-1,3-Galactose (Alpha-Gal) Mammalian Meat Allergy Profile, Serum
As an aid in diagnosis of an IgE mediated hypersensitivity allergy to non-primate mammalian red meat, such as beef, pork, venison, and meat-derived products, such as gelatin, via allergen profile testing This test is not useful in patients...
FMIDZ - Overview: Midazolam (Versed), serum
Midazolam (Versed), serum
PROTR - Overview: Protriptyline (Vivactyl)
Protriptyline (Vivactyl)
FFVOX - Overview: Fluvoxamine (Luvox)
Fluvoxamine (Luvox)
FFTEM - Overview: Temazepam (Restoril), Serum
Temazepam (Restoril), Serum
CALR - Overview: CALR Mutation Analysis, Myeloproliferative Neoplasm (MPN), Varies
Rapid and sensitive detection of insertion and deletion-type mutations in exon 9 of CALR Aiding in distinguishing between reactive thrombocytosis and leukocytosis versus a myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN), especially essential...
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
TP53 - Overview: TP53 Mutation Analysis, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor
Assisting in the clinical management of patients with cancer This test is not intended for the evaluation of patients suspected of having an inherited or germline TP53 cancer syndrome (eg, Li Fraumeni syndrome).
MASF - Overview: Angiosarcoma, MYC (8q24) Amplification, FISH, Tissue
Identifying MYC amplification to aid in the differentiation of cutaneous angiosarcomas from atypical vascular lesions after radiotherapy
CASHX - Overview: Cashew Component, IgE, Serum
Evaluation of patients with suspected cashew allergy to component Ana o 3
CTNBT - Overview: B-Catenin Mutation Analysis, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor
Distinguishing desmoid-type fibromatosis from other soft tissue tumors by assessing gene targets within the beta-catenin (CTNNB1) gene
Aiding in the prognosis and clinical management of lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma/Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia
METF - Overview: MET (7q31), FISH, Tissue
Providing prognostic information and guiding treatment primarily for patients with lung, gastric, and colorectal tumors as well as other tumor types
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