AMISO - Overview: Amylase, Isoenzymes, Serum
Ruling out salivary amylase as the cause of elevated serum amylase
CD40 - Overview: B-Cell CD40 Expression by Flow Cytometry, Blood
Evaluating patients for hyper-IgM type 3 (HIGM3) syndrome due to defects in CD40, typically seen in patients less than 10 years Assessing B-cell immune competence in other clinical contexts, including autoimmunity, malignancy, and...
CCMVS - Overview: Congenital Cytomegalovirus (cCMV), Molecular Detection, PCR, Saliva
Aiding in the rapid diagnosis of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections in neonates 21 days of age or younger using saliva specimens
F8A - Overview: Coagulation Factor VIII Activity Assay, Plasma
Diagnosing hemophilia A Diagnosing von Willebrand disease when measured with the von Willebrand factor (VWF) antigen and VWF activity Diagnosing acquired deficiency states Investigation of prolonged activated partial thromboplastin...
OSG_F - Overview: Osmotic Gap, Feces
Workup of cases of chronic diarrhea Differentiating osmotic from non-osmotic causes of chronic diarrhea.
SSA - Overview: SS-A/Ro Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Evaluating patients at-risk for connective tissue disease with or without interstitial lung disease Detection of both anti-SS-A 52 (Ro52) and SS-A 60 (Ro60) antibodies in serum
CRYPS - Overview: Cryptosporidium Antigen, Feces
Establishing the diagnosis of intestinal cryptosporidiosis
DCME - Overview: Dendritic Cell and Monocyte Enumeration, Blood
Aiding in the diagnosis of patients suspected of defects in innate immunity, particularly those involving monocyte and dendritic cell development This test has not been validated for the diagnosis of hematologic malignancies.
CEE52 - Overview: CD52 Cell Expression Evaluation, Varies
Detecting cell-surface antigens on malignant cells that are potential therapeutic antibody targets, specifically CD52 Determining the eligibility of patients for monoclonal antibody therapies Monitoring response to the therapeutic...
AN3TS - Overview: Antineuronal Nuclear Antibody Type 3 (ANNA-3) Titer, Serum
Evaluating patients who present with a subacute neurological disorder of undetermined etiology and have risk factors for primary lung carcinoma Reporting an end titer result from serum specimens
HCMM - Overview: Homocysteine (Total), Methylmalonic Acid, and Methylcitric Acid, Blood Spot
Second-tier assay of newborn screening specimens when abnormal propionyl carnitine or methionine concentrations are identified in a primary newborn screen
PCTTS - Overview: Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Antibody Type Tr (PCA-Tr) Titer, Serum
Serological testing for Purkinje cell cytoplasmic antibody-Tr for patients with acquired cerebellar ataxia of undetermined etiology, particularly if the patient has a history of Hodgkin lymphoma Reporting an end titer result from serum...
ANST - Overview: Androstenedione, Serum
Diagnosis and differential diagnosis of hyperandrogenism, in conjunction with measurements of other sex steroids Diagnosis of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), in conjunction with measurement of other androgenic precursors,...
CVHBG - Overview: Comprehensive Cerebrovascular Gene Panel, Varies
Providing a genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of a monogenic condition in which there is an increased risk for a cerebrovascular accident Establishing a diagnosis of a monogenic condition in which...
NTC3Z - Overview: NOTCH3 Gene, Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Establishing a molecular diagnosis in individuals with features of cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL) and NOTCH3-related disorders Identifying disease-causing variants...
Providing a genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of a hereditary form of dilated cardiomyopathy or left ventricular noncompaction Establishing a diagnosis of a hereditary form dilated cardiomyopathy...
CYSGP - Overview: Cystinuria Gene Panel, Varies
Follow up for abnormal biochemical results suggestive of cystinuria Establishing a molecular diagnosis for patients with cystinuria Identifying variants within genes known to be associated with cystinuria, allowing for predictive testing...
MCSTP - Overview: MayoComplete Solid Tumor Panel, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor
Assisting in tumor profiling for diagnosis, predicting prognosis, and identifying targeted therapies for the treatment and management of patients with solid tumors Identifying somatic alterations including single nucleotide variants, small...
TMP - Overview: Trimethoprim, Serum
Monitoring trimethoprim therapy to ensure drug absorption, clearance, or compliance
UREDF - Overview: Reducing Substance, Feces
Assisting in the differentiation between osmotic and nonosmotic diarrhea Screening test for: -Diarrhea from disaccharidase deficiencies, (eg, lactase deficiency) -Monosaccharide malabsorption
JCV - Overview: JC Virus Detection by In Situ Hybridization
Confirming a clinical and histopathologic diagnosis of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
LITH - Overview: Lithium, Serum
Monitoring therapy of patients with bipolar disorders, including recurrent episodes of mania and depression Evaluating lithium toxicity
ASHA - Overview: Arsenic, Hair
Detection of nonacute arsenic exposure in hair specimens
ALS - Overview: Aldolase, Serum
Detection of muscle disease
FNTSM - Overview: Neurotransmitter Profile 3
Neurotransmitter Profile 3
RBCS - Overview: Relative B-Cell Subset Analysis Percentage, Blood
Screening for humoral or combined immunodeficiencies, including common variable immunodeficiency, hyper IgM syndrome, among others, where B-cell subset distribution information is desired Assessing B-cell subset reconstitution after...
PBPFD - Overview: Lead Profile Occupational Exposure, Blood
Detecting lead toxicity due to occupational exposure
Identifying specific mutations within the ELOC (TCEB1), TSC1, TSC2, and VHL genes to assist in tumor diagnosis/classification Assisting in the clinical management of patients with renal cell carcinoma
Evaluation of acute myeloid leukemia using a focused 4-gene panel at the time of diagnosis, or possibly relapsed or refractory disease, to help guide possible therapeutic approaches
CMACB - Overview: Chromosomal Microarray, Congenital, Blood
First-tier, postnatal testing for individuals with multiple anomalies that are not specific to well-delineated genetic syndromes, apparently nonsyndromic developmental delay or intellectual disability, or autism spectrum disorders as...
CHIMS - Overview: Chimerism Transplant Sorted Cells, Varies
Determining the relative amounts of donor and recipient cells in a specimen in sorted cell fractions An indicator of bone marrow transplant success
CFMP - Overview: Cystic Fibrosis, CFTR Gene, Variant Panel, Varies
Confirmation of a clinical diagnosis of cystic fibrosis Reproductive risk refinement via carrier screening for individuals in the general population Reproductive risk refinement via carrier screening for individuals with a family history...
Supporting the diagnosis of endometrial stromal tumors when used in conjunction with an anatomic pathology consultation
Establishing diagnosis and identifying targeted therapies for patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumors Assessing microsatellite instability
Primarily for determining if patients will respond to targeted therapy Assessment of microsatellite instability for immunotherapy decisions
F5M - Overview: 5-Methyltetrahydrofolate
5-Methyltetrahydrofolate
GNPLT - Overview: Platelet Disorders, Comprehensive Gene Panel, Next-Generation Sequencing, Varies
Evaluating hereditary platelet disorders in patients with a personal or family history suggestive of a hereditary platelet disorder Diagnosing hereditary platelet disorders for patients in whom phenotypic testing is nondiagnostic, but...
PHEGP - Overview: Phenylalanine Disorders Gene Panel, Varies
Follow up for abnormal biochemical results suggestive of a phenylalanine disorder Establishing a molecular diagnosis for patients with phenylalanine disorders Identifying variants within genes known to be associated with phenylalanine...
TRECS - Overview: T-Cell Receptor Excision Circles Analysis, Blood
Measuring T-cell output or reconstitution (thymopoiesis) following hematopoietic cell transplantation or highly active antiretroviral therapy Evaluating thymic function in patients with cellular or combined inborn errors of immunity...
Detecting drug use involving stimulants, benzodiazepines, and opioids This test is not intended for use in employment-related testing.
QNKS - Overview: Natural Killer (NK)/Natural Killer T-Cell Subsets, Quantitative, Blood
Quantitation of the major natural killer (NK)-cell subsets relative to total NK cells (NK cell subsets) or total lymphocytes (NK T cells) Assessment in the following clinical contexts: HIV, primary immune deficiencies with NK cell...
EEST - Overview: Estradiol, Serum
All applications that require moderately sensitive measurement of estradiol: -Evaluation of hypogonadism and oligo-amenorrhea in females -Assessing ovarian status, including follicle development, for assisted reproduction protocols (eg, in...
TPRPD - Overview: ThinPrep Diagnostic, Varies
Detecting cervical carcinoma or intraepithelial lesions when screening women for possible cervical neoplasia
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...
USPF - Overview: USP6 (17p13), Aneurysmal Bone Cyst and Nodular Fasciitis, FISH, Tissue
Supporting the diagnosis of aneurysmal bone cyst or nodular fasciitis
HEAG - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus e Antigen and Hepatitis B Virus e Antibody, Serum
Determining the presence or absence of detectable hepatitis B virus e antigen and antibody in monitoring infection status of individuals with chronic hepatitis B Determining infectivity of hepatitis B virus (HBV) carriers Monitoring...
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...
KITQ - Overview: KIT p.Asp816Val Variant Analysis, Quantitative, Varies
Diagnosing systemic mastocytosis
LIVPR - Overview: Liver Profile, Serum
Screening for liver damage, especially if someone has a condition or is taking a drug that may affect the liver
LADV - Overview: Adenovirus, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Aiding in the diagnosis of adenovirus infections
NELL-1 [Test in Focus] - Insights
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Looking Back on Clinical Chemistry 1 - Insights
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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
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