F5DNA - Overview: Factor V Leiden (R506Q) Mutation, Blood
Patients with clinically suspected thrombophilia and: 1. Activated protein C (APC)-resistance either proven or suspected by a low or borderline APC-resistance ratio or 2. A family history of factor V Leiden
PINS - Overview: Proinsulin, Plasma
As part of the diagnostic workup of suspected insulinoma As part of the diagnostic workup of patients with suspected prohormone convertase 1/3 deficiency As part of the diagnostic workup of patients with suspected proinsulin variations
CHF8 - Overview: Chromogenic Factor VIII Activity Assay, Plasma
Monitoring coagulation factor replacement therapy of selected extended half-life coagulation factor replacements Aiding in the diagnosis of hemophilia A using a 2-stage assay, especially when the 1-stage assay result was normal
GCT - Overview: Galactosemia Reflex, Blood
Preferred test for diagnosis, carrier detection, and determination of genotype of galactose-1-phosphate uridyltransferase deficiency, the most common cause of galactosemia Differentiating Duarte variant galactosemia from classic...
CHRCV - Overview: Chromosome Analysis, Chorionic Villus Sampling
Prenatal diagnosis of chromosome abnormalities, including aneuploidy (ie, trisomy or monosomy) and balanced rearrangements This test is not appropriate as a first-tier test for detecting gains or losses of chromosomal material in...
SERPZ - Overview: SERPINA1 Gene, Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Identification of causative mutations when a deficient serum level of alpha-1-antitrypsin is not explained by routine testing, such as proteotyping, genotyping, or isoelectric focusing phenotyping. Determining the specific allelic variant...
PAI1 - Overview: Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor Antigen, Plasma
Identification of heredity elevation or deficiency of plasminogen activator inhibitor type 1 Determination of risk for veno-occlusive disease associated with bone marrow transplantation Differential diagnosis of impaired fibrinolysis...
CGAK - Overview: Chromogranin A, Serum
Aiding in monitoring disease progression during the course of disease and treatment in patients with gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (grade 1 and grade 2) when used in conjunction with other clinical methods This test is not...
IGFB3 - Overview: Insulin-Like Growth Factor-Binding Protein 3, Serum
Diagnosing growth disorders Diagnosing adult growth hormone deficiency Monitoring of recombinant human growth hormone treatment As a possible adjunct to insulin-like growth factor 1 and growth hormone in the diagnosis and follow-up of...
ALDEF - Overview: Alpha Defensin, Lateral Flow Assay, Synovial Fluid
Detection of alpha defensins 1-3, human host response proteins, in synovial fluid of adults with a total joint replacement who are being evaluated for revision surgery This test is not intended to be used to determine timing for...
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....
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....
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.