MATCC - Overview: Maternal Cell Contamination, Molecular Analysis, Varies

Ruling out the presence of maternal cell contamination within a fetal specimen Required for all prenatal testing performed in Mayo Clinic Laboratories' Molecular and Biochemical Genetics laboratories

NMHR - Overview: N-Methylhistamine, Random, Urine

Screening for and monitoring of mastocytosis and disorders of systemic mast-cell activation, such as anaphylaxis and other forms of severe systemic allergic reactions using random urine specimens Monitoring therapeutic progress in...

PBNP1 - Overview: NT-Pro B-Type Natriuretic Peptide, Serum

Aiding in the diagnosis of congestive heart failure using serum specimens

MTDNX - Overview: Methadone Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine

Monitoring for compliance of methadone treatment for analgesia or drug rehabilitation Assessing compliance with rehabilitation programs Chain of custody is required whenever the results of testing could be used in a court of law. Its...

LCMSP - Overview: Microsporidia species, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies

Detecting Enterocytozoon bieneusi and Encephalitozoon species in fecal and urine specimens to support the clinical diagnosis of microsporidiosis

PTHFN - Overview: Parathyroid Hormone, Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy (FNAB)-Needle Wash

Discriminating thyroid tissue from enlarged parathyroid glands Facilitating parathyroid localization prior to surgery An adjunct to cytology examination of fine-needle aspiration specimens to confirm or exclude presence of parathyroid...

ANIDE - Overview: Organism Referred for Identification, Anaerobic Bacteria

Identifying anaerobic bacteria involved in human infections

PYRC - Overview: Pyruvate, Spinal Fluid

Investigating possible disorders of mitochondrial metabolism, when used in conjunction with cerebrospinal fluid lactate, collected at the same time, to determine the lactate-to-pyruvate (L:P) ratio Evaluating patients with neurologic...

PKUSC - Overview: Phenylalanine and Tyrosine, Self-Collect, Blood Spot

Monitoring effectiveness of therapy in patients with hyperphenylalaninemia in a patient-collected specimen This test is not sufficient for follow-up for abnormal newborn screening results or for establishing a diagnosis of a specific...

PBGDW - Overview: Porphobilinogen Deaminase, Washed Erythrocytes

Confirmation of a diagnosis of acute intermittent porphyria using washed erythrocyte specimens

PREGN - Overview: Pregnenolone, Serum

An ancillary test for congenital adrenal hyperplasia, particularly in situations in which a diagnosis of both 21- and 11-hydroxylase deficiency have been ruled out Confirming a diagnosis of 3-beta-hydroxy dehydrogenase deficiency

SFGP - Overview: Spotted Fever Group Antibody, IgG and IgM, Serum

Aiding in the diagnosis of spotted fever group rickettsial infections

SCL70 - Overview: Scl 70 Antibodies, IgG, Serum

Evaluating patients with clinical features of systemic sclerosis and in the differential evaluation of individuals at-risk for connective tissue disease with Hep-2 substrate antinuclear antibody positive result, preferably using antinuclear...

SCOVT - Overview: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), RNA Detection, ddPCR, Tissue

Detection of severe respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causative agent of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue

SSB - Overview: SS-B/La Antibodies, IgG, Serum

Evaluating patients with clinical features or at-risk for connective tissue disease, especially Sjögren syndrome.

UPGDW - Overview: Uroporphyrinogen Decarboxylase, Washed Erythrocytes

Diagnosis of porphyria cutanea tarda type II and hepatoerythropoietic porphyria

VITAE - Overview: Vitamin A and Vitamin E, Serum

Diagnosing vitamin A deficiency and toxicity Evaluating persons with intestinal malabsorption of lipids Monitoring of Vitamin E supplementation/treatment

DCORT - Overview: 11-Deoxycortisol, Serum

Diagnostic workup of patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia Part of metyrapone testing in the workup of suspected secondary or tertiary adrenal insufficiency Part of metyrapone testing in the differential diagnostic workup of...

DHVD - Overview: 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D, Serum

As a second-order test in the assessment of vitamin D status, especially in patients with renal disease Investigation of some patients with clinical evidence of vitamin D deficiency (eg, vitamin D-dependent rickets due to hereditary...

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...

23BPT - Overview: 2,3-Dinor 11 Beta-Prostaglandin F2 Alpha, 24 Hour, Urine

Screening for mast cell activation disorders including systemic mastocytosis using 24-hour urine specimens

VHLE - Overview: VHL Gene, Erythrocytosis, Mutation Analysis, Varies

Diagnosis of suspected JAK2-negative VHL-related erythrocytosis associated with lifelong sustained increased RBC mass, elevated RBC count, hemoglobin, or hematocrit

PHCGD - Overview: Phagocytic Disorders and Chronic Granulomatous Disease Gene Panel, Varies

Providing a comprehensive genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history of chronic granulomatous disease, Papillon-Lefevre syndrome, specific granule deficiency, leukocyte adhesion deficiency, or other phagocytic...

BNZX - Overview: Benzodiazepines Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine

Detecting drug use involving benzodiazepines such as alprazolam, chlordiazepoxide, clonazepam, diazepam, midazolam, oxazepam, temazepam, clobazam, flunitrazepam, flurazepam, lorazepam, prazepam, triazolam, and zolpidem, in urine specimens...

ASU24 - Overview: Arsenic with Reflex, 24 Hour, Urine

Preferred screening test for detection of arsenic exposure using 24-hour urine specimens

STL - Overview: Enteric Pathogens Culture, Feces

Determining whether a bacterial enteric pathogen is the cause of diarrhea May be helpful in identifying the source of the infectious agent (eg, dairy products, poultry, water, or meat) This test is generally not useful for patients...

EBVQN - Overview: Epstein-Barr Virus DNA Detection and Quantification, Plasma

Diagnosis of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-associated infectious mononucleosis in individuals with equivocal or discordant EBV serologic marker test results Diagnosis of post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorders (PTLD), especially in...

ADNA1 - Overview: Double-Stranded DNA (dsDNA) Antibodies, IgG, Serum

Evaluating patients with clinical features or at-risk for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) Monitoring disease activity, as an adjunct test, in patients with SLE previously positive for double-stranded DNA IgG antibodies

FGEN - Overview: Fungal Culture, Routine

Diagnosing fungal infections from specimens other than blood, skin, hair, nails, and vagina (separate tests are available for these specimen sites)

ETV6F - Overview: ETV6 (12p13.2) Rearrangement, FISH, Tissue

Detection of ETV6 rearrangements irrespective of the ETV6 fusion partner gene Supporting the diagnosis of many neoplasms including, but not limited to, mammary analogue secretory carcinoma, secretory carcinoma of the breast, and infantile...

GLIC - Overview: CD8 T-Cell Immune Competence, Global, Blood

Determining overimmunosuppression within the CD8 T-cell compartment, when used on transplant recipients and patients with autoimmune disorders receiving therapy with immunosuppressant agents

BPRPV - Overview: Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies

Preferred diagnostic test for the detection of Bordetella pertussis or Bordetella parapertussis This test is not recommended for screening asymptomatic individuals who may carry B pertussis or parapertussis. This test is not recommended...

UBKQN - Overview: BK Virus DNA Detection and Quantification, Random, Urine

Detection and serial monitoring of BK virus (BKV)-associated nephropathy in kidney transplant recipients using random urine specimens Detection and serial monitoring of BKV-associated hemorrhagic cystitis in organ transplant recipients

CINP - Overview: Cortisol, Mass Spectrometry, Serum

Second-order testing when cortisol measurement by immunoassay (eg, CORT / Cortisol, Serum) gives results that are not consistent with clinical symptoms, or if patients are known to, or suspected of, taking exogenous synthetic steroids...

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...

HIP12 - Overview: HIV-1/HIV-2 RNA Detection, Plasma

Diagnosis of HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 infection in individuals with indeterminate or inconclusive HIV serologic test results Diagnosis of HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 infection in individuals with acute or early HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 infection Diagnosis of...

HIS12 - Overview: HIV-1/HIV-2 RNA Detection, Serum

Diagnosis of HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 infection in individuals with indeterminate or inconclusive HIV serologic test results Diagnosis of HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 infection in individuals with acute or early HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 infection Diagnosis...

HBCRQ - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus Core-Related Antigen, Quantitative, Serum

Monitoring of response to antiviral therapy in individuals with chronic hepatitis B who are negative for hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg), positive for hepatitis B e antibody, and undetectable or low hepatitis B virus DNA levels (eg, <500...

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...

GALT - Overview: Galactose-1-Phosphate Uridyltransferase, Blood

Diagnosis of galactose-1-phosphate uridyltransferase deficiency, the most common cause of galactosemia Confirmation of abnormal state newborn screening results

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...

XYMF - Overview: Known 45,X, Mosaicism Reflex Analysis, FISH, Whole Blood

Detecting sex chromosome mosaicism in patients with a 45,X karyotype

MRSAP - Overview: Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, PCR, Nasal

Rapid screening test for Staphylococcus aureus nasal carriage that, if positive, indicates whether the S aureus is methicillin susceptible or resistant This test should not be used to guide or monitor treatment for methicillin-resistant S...

HEVQU - Overview: Hepatitis E Virus RNA Detection and Quantification, Real-Time RT-PCR, Serum

Virologic detection and confirmation of hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection in individuals who are immunocompromised and are at risk for or suspected to have acute or chronic hepatitis E Monitoring HEV RNA levels and determining eradication...

IMTF - Overview: Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumors (IMT), 2p23 (ALK) Rearrangement, FISH, Tissue

Supporting the diagnosis of inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors when used conjunction with an anatomic pathology consultation

GP210 - Overview: GP210 Antibody, IgG, Serum

Evaluating the risk of primary biliary cholangitis in anti-mitochondrial antibody (AMA)-negative patients by identification of gp210 antibodies Estimating risk in AMA-positive patients with incomplete feature of disease

GLBF - Overview: Glucose, Body Fluid

Aiding in the diagnosis of infection using body fluid specimens

GPSYP - Overview: Glucopsychosine, Plasma

Second-tier test when newborn screening results with reduced beta-glucosidase (GBA) activity are identified Diagnosis and monitoring of patients with Gaucher disease using plasma specimens Supporting a biochemical diagnosis of Gaucher...

HYOX - Overview: Hyperoxaluria Panel, Random, Urine

Distinguishing between primary and secondary hyperoxaluria Distinguishing between primary hyperoxaluria types 1, 2, and 3

NMH24 - Overview: N-Methylhistamine, 24 Hour, Urine

Screening for and monitoring of mastocytosis and disorders of systemic mast-cell activation, such as anaphylaxis and other forms of severe systemic allergic reactions using 24-hour urine collection specimens Monitoring therapeutic...