FAFE - Overview: Aspergillus flavus IgE
Aspergillus flavus IgE
FGUMX - Overview: Gum Xanthan IgE
Gum Xanthan IgE
FCANG - Overview: Candida albicans IgG
Candida albicans IgG
HGU - Overview: Mercury, 24 Hour, Urine
Detecting mercury toxicity using 24-hour urine specimens
SULFU - Overview: Sulfate, 24 Hour, Urine
Assessing the nutrition intake of animal protein The calculation of urinary supersaturation of various crystals or stones
PTU - Overview: Protein, Total, 24 Hour, Urine
Evaluation of kidney disease using a 24-hour urine collection Screening for monoclonal gammopathy
HIAAP - Overview: 5-Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid, Plasma
Biochemical diagnosis and monitoring of intestinal carcinoid syndrome using a plasma specimen
FEBGP - Overview: Exotic Bird Panel IgG
Exotic Bird Panel IgG
FFPG - Overview: Fruit Panel IgG
Fruit Panel IgG
FHZCP - Overview: Hazelnut Component Panel
Hazelnut Component Panel
FGAGM - Overview: Ganglioside (Asialo-GM1, GM1, GM2, GD1a, GD1b, and GQ1b) Antibodies
Ganglioside (Asialo-GM1, GM1, GM2, GD1a, GD1b, and GQ1b) Antibodies
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...
Increased levels of neopterin are found during impaired renal function and viral infection in transplant patients. Elevated levels are also indicators for conditions related to impaired cellular immunity.
PGN - Overview: Pregabalin, Serum
Monitoring serum pregabalin (Lyrica) concentrations, assessing compliance, and adjusting dosage in patients
ASU24 - Overview: Arsenic with Reflex, 24 Hour, Urine
Preferred screening test for detection of arsenic exposure using 24-hour urine specimens
SPASU - Overview: Arsenic Speciation, 24 Hour, Urine
Diagnosing arsenic intoxication using 24-hour urine specimens
A124 - Overview: Alpha-1-Microglobulin, 24 Hour, Urine
Assessment of renal tubular injury or dysfunction using 24-hour urine collections Screening for tubular abnormalities Detecting chronic asymptomatic renal tubular dysfunction(2)
ALB24 - Overview: Albumin, 24 Hour, Urine
Evaluating diabetic patients to assess the potential for early onset of nephropathy
GDU - Overview: Gadolinium, 24 Hour, Urine
Assessing chronic exposure and monitoring effectiveness of dialysis in a 24-hour urine collection
NIU - Overview: Nickel, 24 Hour, Urine
Preferred test for biomonitoring patients for nickel exposure to minimize any potential diurnal variation
COKEX - Overview: Cocaine and Metabolite Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine
Detecting and confirming drug abuse involving cocaine 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 by...
LAGGT - Overview: Granulocyte Antibodies, Serum
Work-up of individuals having febrile, nonhemolytic transfusion reactions Detection of individuals with autoimmune neutropenia This test is not useful for the diagnosis of neutropenia caused by marrow suppression by drugs or tumors.
RUFI - Overview: Rufinamide, Serum
Monitoring serum rufinamide concentrations, assessing compliance, and adjusting dosage in patients receiving other drugs that interact pharmacokinetically with rufinamide (ie, drugs that induce liver CYP3A4 enzymes) and may be helpful in...
MDNS - Overview: Methadone and Metabolites, Serum
Compliance monitoring of methadone Assessment of methadone toxicity
METAF - Overview: Metanephrines, Fractionated, 24 Hour, Urine
A first- and second-order screening test for the presumptive diagnosis of catecholamine-secreting pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas Confirming positive plasma metanephrine results
COL7 - Overview: Anti-Collagen type VII, IgG Antibodies, Serum
Initial screening test in the diagnosis of epidermolysis bullosa acquisita and other immunobullous diseases mediated by collagen VII
CDOMB - Overview: Cadmium for Occupational Monitoring, Blood
Detecting exposure to cadmium, a toxic heavy metal, as a part of occupational monitoring
CDB - Overview: Cadmium, Blood
Detecting exposure to cadmium, a toxic heavy metal
CDP - Overview: Chlordiazepoxide and Metabolite, Serum
Monitoring chlordiazepoxide therapy Assessing toxicity
DIA - Overview: Diazepam and Nordiazepam, Serum
Assessing compliance Monitoring for appropriate therapeutic level Assessing diazepam toxicity
Determining iodine overload using serum specimens Monitoring iodine levels in individuals taking iodine-containing drugs
MEX - Overview: Mexiletine, Serum
Assessing achievement of optimal therapeutic mexiletine concentrations Assessing potential mexiletine toxicity
SEWB - Overview: Selenium, Blood
Assessment of tissue stores of selenium
PFN - Overview: Propafenone, Serum
Monitoring propafenone therapy Assessing potential propafenone toxicity
TMP - Overview: Trimethoprim, Serum
Monitoring trimethoprim therapy to ensure drug absorption, clearance, or compliance
SVISC - Overview: Viscosity, Serum
Detection of increased viscosity Monitoring patients with hyperviscosity syndrome This test is not useful for patients with small concentrations of monoclonal proteins.
PERAM - Overview: Perampanel, Serum
Monitoring serum concentration of perampanel, in specific clinical conditions (ie, severe kidney impairment, mild to moderate hepatic impairment, and end-stage kidney disease) Assessing compliance Assessing potential toxicity
FLEC - Overview: Flecainide, Serum
Optimizing flecainide dosage Assessing flecainide toxicity Monitoring compliance
CITR - Overview: Citrate Excretion, 24 Hour, Urine
Diagnosing risk factors for patients with calcium kidney stones Monitoring results of therapy in patients with calcium stones or renal tubular acidosis
pH, Fecal
FPLAC - Overview: PROMETHEUS LactoTYPE
PROMETHEUS LactoTYPE
SERU - Overview: Serotonin, 24 Hour, Urine
The diagnosis of a small subgroup of carcinoid tumors that produce predominately 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) but very little serotonin and chromogranin A Follow-up of patients with known or treated carcinoid tumors that produce...
BIWB - Overview: Bismuth, Blood
Determining bismuth toxicity
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.
DLAC - Overview: D-Lactate, Plasma
As an adjunct to urine D-lactate (preferred) for the diagnosis of D-lactate acidosis
FL - Overview: Fluoride, Plasma
Assessing accidental fluoride ingestion Monitoring patients receiving sodium fluoride for bone disease or patients receiving voriconazole therapy
FELBA - Overview: Felbamate (Felbatol), Serum
Determining whether a poor therapeutic response is attributable to noncompliance or lack of drug effectiveness Monitoring changes in serum concentrations resulting from interactions with coadministered drugs such as barbiturates and...
LEVE - Overview: Levetiracetam, Serum
Monitoring serum concentration of levetiracetam, particularly in patients with kidney disease Assessing compliance with levetiracetam therapy Assessing potential toxicity of levetiracetam
MTXSG - Overview: Methotrexate Post Glucarpidase, Serum
Monitoring methotrexate concentrations post-glucarpidase therapy Documenting failure to respond that may be due to noncompliance Guiding dosage adjustments in patients with kidney failure
TLB - Overview: Thallium, Blood
Detecting toxic exposure in whole blood specimens
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Independence Day Specimen Shipping Guidelines and Schedule - Insights
Mayo Clinic Laboratories' specimen pickup and delivery schedules will be altered due to the upcoming July 4th holiday. To ensure specimen stability and prevent delays, follow the guidelines outlined below for domestic clients and...
Memorial Day 2024 Specimen Shipping Guidelines and Schedule - Insights
Mayo Clinic Laboratories specimen pickup and delivery schedules will be altered due to the upcoming Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 27, 2024. To ensure specimen stability and prevent delays, follow the guidelines below outlined for...