ACASM - Overview: Pernicious Anemia Cascade, Serum
Diagnosis of pernicious anemia Diagnosis of vitamin B12 deficiency-associated neuropathy
MCCRC - Overview: MayoComplete Colorectal Cancer Panel, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor
Primarily for determining patient response to various targeted therapies/immunotherapy Predicting prognosis from microsatellite instability status
RLTE4 - Overview: Leukotriene E4, Random, Urine
Aiding in the evaluation of patients at-risk for mast cell activation syndrome (eg, systemic mastocytosis, IgE-mediated allergies, or aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease) using random urine collections
PBDC - Overview: Lead, Capillary, with Demographics, Blood
Detecting lead toxicity with capillary collections
PBDV - Overview: Lead, Venous, with Demographics, Blood
Detecting lead toxicity in venous blood specimens
MCECP - Overview: MayoComplete Endometrial Carcinoma Panel, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor
Primarily for determining if patients will respond to targeted therapy Assessment of microsatellite instability for immunotherapy decisions Molecular-based classification of endometrial carcinoma
ASPBA - Overview: Aspergillus Antigen, Bronchoalveolar Lavage
Aiding in the diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis using bronchoalveolar lavage specimens Assessing response to therapy
MCM24 - Overview: Mast Cell Mediators, 24 Hour, Urine
Evaluating patients at risk for mast cell activation syndrome (eg, systemic mastocytosis) using 24-hour urine collections
CD4RT - Overview: CD4 T-Cell Recent Thymic Emigrants, Blood
Evaluating thymic reconstitution in patients following hematopoietic cell transplantation, chemotherapy, immunomodulatory therapy, and immunosuppression Evaluating thymic recovery in patients who are HIV-positive and on highly active...
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...
UGTFZ - Overview: UDP-Glucuronosyltransferase 1A1 (UGT1A1), Full Gene Sequencing, Varies
Establishing a diagnosis of Crigler-Najjar syndrome type I or type II and the trait of Gilbert syndrome Establishing carrier status for Crigler-Najjar syndrome type I or type II Identifying individuals who are at risk of...
MCSRC - Overview: MayoComplete Comprehensive Sarcoma Panel, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor
Primarily for identifying mutations that help in the diagnosis of specific soft tissue and bone tumors (sarcoma) Secondarily for identifying mutations that have therapeutic or prognostic significance Assessing microsatellite instability...
Confirmation of a clinical diagnosis of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) or Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) Distinguishing DMD from BMD in some cases, based on the type of deletion detected (allows for better prediction of...
DHCRZ - Overview: Smith Lemli Opitz Syndrome, DHCR7 Gene, Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Follow up for abnormal biochemical results suggestive of Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome Establishing a molecular diagnosis for patients with Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome Identifying alterations within DHCR7 allowing for predictive testing of...
BCELL - Overview: B-Cell and Antibody Deficiency Gene Panel, Varies
Providing a comprehensive genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of an inherited primary B-cell disorder or humoral immunodeficiency Establishing a diagnosis of a primary B-cell disorder or humoral...
GNHMB - Overview: Hemophilia B, F9 Gene, Next-Generation Sequencing, Varies
Confirming a clinical diagnosis of hemophilia B in affected male patients with the identification of a disease-causing variant in the F9 gene Determining the disease-causing alteration within the F9 gene to delineate the underlying...
ACC - Overview: Adrenal Mass Panel, 24 Hour, Urine
Aiding in assessing malignancy in adrenal masses May aid in improving diagnostic and prognostic prediction and dissect disease mechanisms for the following applications: -Diagnostic assessment and follow up of adrenal cortical...
RPDE - Overview: Rapidly Progressive Dementia Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
Evaluation of individuals presenting with rapidly progressive dementia of uncertain disease etiology and a differential diagnosis of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease and rapidly progressive Alzheimer disease
IEHCG - Overview: Interference Evaluation Heterophile, Beta-Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, Serum
Evaluating suspected interference from heterophile antibodies causing a falsely elevated human chorionic gonadotropin result This test is not to be used for pregnancy testing.
LUCHM - Overview: LiquidHALLMARK ctDNA and ctRNA
As an alternative to invasive tissue biopsies to assist in tumor profiling for diagnosis, predicting prognosis, and identifying targeted therapies for the treatment and management of patients with a solid tumor This test is not useful for...
Evaluation of pediatric bone marrow and peripheral blood specimens by fluorescence in situ hybridization probe analysis for classic rearrangements and chromosomal copy number changes associated with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia in...
PMPDD - Overview: PMP22 Gene, Large Deletion/Duplication Analysis, Varies
Diagnosis of Charcot-Marie-Tooth type 1A or hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies
GAAZ - Overview: Pompe Disease, Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Confirmation of diagnosis of Pompe disease (as a follow-up to biochemical analyses)
HBAB - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antibody, Qualitative/Quantitative, Serum
Identifying previous exposure to hepatitis B virus Determining adequate immunity from hepatitis B vaccination
H2GE - Overview: HER2 Amplification Associated with Gastroesophageal Cancer, FISH, Tissue
A predictive marker for patients with both node-positive or node-negative primary and metastatic gastroesophageal cancer Guiding therapy for patients with primary or metastatic gastroesophageal tumors, as patients with HER2 amplification...
HBBSN - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antibody Screen, Qualitative/Quantitative, Serum
Identifying previous exposure to hepatitis B virus
TFH - Overview: FH Mutation Analysis, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor
Identifying specific mutations within the FH gene to assist in tumor diagnosis/classification, including renal cell carcinoma, uterine/cutaneous leiomyoma, and pheochromocytoma/paraganglioma
RETF - Overview: Lung Cancer, RET (10q11) Rearrangement, FISH, Tissue
Identifying RET gene rearrangements in patients with late-stage, lung adenocarcinomas that are negative for epidermal growth factor receptor mutations and anaplastic lymphoma kinase rearrangements Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH)...
APCRR - Overview: Activated Protein C Resistance V, with Reflex to Factor V Leiden, Blood and Plasma
Evaluating patients with incident or recurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE) Evaluating individuals with a family history of VTE
BRCAT - Overview: BRCA1/2 Mutation Analysis, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor
Identifying specific mutations within the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes known to be associated with response to PARP inhibitors and sensitivity to platinum-based therapy This test is not intended for the evaluation of patients suspected of having...
MCMRU - Overview: Mast Cell Mediators, Random, Urine
Evaluating patients at risk for mast cell activation syndrome (eg, systemic mastocytosis) using random urine collections
NGAML - Overview: MayoComplete Acute Myeloid Leukemia, 11-Gene Panel, Varies
Evaluation of acute myeloid leukemia using a focused 11-gene panel at the time of diagnosis, or possibly at the time of relapsed/refractory disease, to help guide classification and possible therapeutic approaches
PBC2 - Overview: SP100 and GP210 Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Evaluating the risk of primary biliary cholangitis in anti-mitochondrial antibody (AMA)-negative patients by identification of Sp100 and gp210 antibodies Estimating risk in AMA-positive patients with incomplete feature of disease
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
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
SPSA - Overview: Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Screen, Serum
As a screening aid in the detection of prostate cancer when used in conjunction with a digital rectal exam in men 50 years or older Screening to aid in the prognosis and management of individuals diagnosed with prostate cancer
PKUBS - Overview: Phenylalanine and Tyrosine, Blood Spot
Monitoring effectiveness of therapy in patients with hyperphenylalaninemia This test is not sufficient for follow-up for abnormal newborn screening results or for establishing a diagnosis of a specific cause of hyperphenylalaninemia
MAMMX - Overview: 6-Monoacetylmorphine (6-MAM) Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Meconium
Detecting in utero heroin exposure up to 5 months before birth Chain of custody is required whenever the results of testing could be used in a court of law. Its purpose is to protect the rights of the individual contributing the specimen...
VMA - Overview: Vanillylmandelic Acid, 24 Hour, Urine
Screening children for catecholamine-secreting tumors using a 24-hour urine collection when requesting testing for vanillylmandelic acid only Supporting a diagnosis of neuroblastoma Monitoring patients with a treated neuroblastoma
Detection of RUNX1-RUNX1T1 gene fusion in acute myeloid leukemia patients at the time of diagnosis Minimal residual disease monitoring during the clinical and therapeutic course of these patients
HVA - Overview: Homovanillic Acid, 24 Hour, Urine
Screening children for catecholamine-secreting tumors using a 24-hour urine collection when requesting homovanillic acid only Monitoring neuroblastoma treatment Screening patients with possible inborn errors of catecholamine metabolism
10INE - Overview: Factor X Inhibitor Evaluation, Plasma
Detection and quantitation of inhibitor to coagulation factor X This test is not useful for the detection of a lupus-like circulating anticoagulant inhibitor, a nonspecific circulating anticoagulant, or other inhibitors that are not...
2INHE - Overview: Factor II Inhibitor Evaluation, Plasma
Detection and quantitation of inhibitor to factor II This test is not useful for the detection of a lupus-like circulating anticoagulant inhibitor, a nonspecific circulating anticoagulant, or other inhibitors that are not specific for...
5INHE - Overview: Factor V Inhibitor Evaluation, Plasma
Detection and quantitation of inhibitors against coagulation factor V This test is not useful for the detection of a lupus-like circulating anticoagulant inhibitor, a nonspecific circulating anticoagulant, or other inhibitors that are not...
FRTUP - Overview: Free Thyroxine Index (FTI), Serum
Estimating the amount of circulating free thyroxine (free thyroxine index) using the total thyroxine and thyroid binding capacity (T-uptake)
KRASP - Overview: KRAS Somatic Mutation Analysis, Tumor
Detecting molecular markers associated with response or resistance to specific cancer
Detecting Mycoplasma genitalium in cases of suspected infection in peritoneal fluid or prostatic secretion (VBIII) fluid/urine This test is not intended for use in medico-legal applications.
WAGDR - Overview: Alpha Globin Cluster Locus Deletion/Duplication, Blood
Diagnosis of alpha-thalassemia Carrier screening for individuals from high-risk populations for alpha-thalassemia This test is not useful for diagnosis or confirmation of beta-thalassemia or hemoglobinopathies.
ADVQU - Overview: Adenovirus DNA Detection and Quantification, Plasma
Aiding in the diagnosis of disseminated adenovirus infections in at-risk individuals Measuring adenoviral load in plasma to monitor disease progression and antiviral response in individuals with disseminated infection
ALLOI - Overview: Allo-isoleucine, Blood Spot
Evaluation of newborn screening specimens that test positive for branched-chain amino acids elevations Follow-up of patients with maple syrup urine disease
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
in the Mayo Clinic Medical Laboratory Science program, takes a look back on her Clinical Chemistry 1 course....
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
test to perform as well as to interpret. The orexin-A/hypocretin-1 test is a sensitive and specific alternative to the MSLT to diagnose type 1 narcolepsy....
Week in Review: November 1 - Insights
Top highlights include: Facebook launches into the digital space of healthcare, medical breakthrough for Ebola, and how the brain makes memories.