CXCFX - Overview: MYD88 Reflex to CXCR4 Mutation Detection, Varies
The prognosis and clinical management of lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma/Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia
T4FT4 - Overview: T4 (Thyroxine), Total and Free, Serum
Assessing thyroid function when thyroid function disorders are suspected
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
TPO - Overview: Thyroperoxidase Antibodies, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of thyroid autoimmune disorders Differentiating thyroid autoimmune disorders from nonautoimmune goiter or hypothyroidism As a diagnostic tool in deciding whether to treat a patient who has subclinical...
OPTMX - Overview: Opiate Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Meconium
Detecting maternal prenatal opiate/opioid use 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...
PCPMX - Overview: Phencyclidine (PCP) Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Meconium
Detection of in utero drug 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...
PGSN - Overview: Progesterone, Serum
Ascertaining whether ovulation occurred in a menstrual cycle Assessment of infertility Evaluation of abnormal uterine bleeding Evaluation of placental health in high-risk pregnancy Determining the effectiveness of progesterone...
TGABI - Overview: Thyroglobulin Antibody, Serum
Initial testing as a part of evaluating suspected interference from heterophile antibodies causing a falsely elevated thyroglobulin result
Detecting in utero drug 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 by...
TIU24 - Overview: Titanium, 24 Hour, Urine
Monitoring exposure and elimination of titanium in a 24-hour urine specimen
SMAS - Overview: Smooth Muscle Antibody Screen, Serum
Evaluation of patients with hepatitis of unknown origin associated with hypergammaglobulinemia and/or abnormal liver enzymes
COKMX - Overview: Cocaine and Metabolite Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Meconium
Detecting in utero drug 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 by...
OXU - Overview: Oxalate, 24 Hour, Urine
Monitoring therapy for kidney stones using 24-hour urine collections Identifying increased urinary oxalate as a risk factor for stone formation Diagnosis of primary or secondary hyperoxaluria
DASM5 - Overview: Drugs of Abuse Screen, Meconium 5
Identifying amphetamines (and methamphetamines), opiates, phencyclidine, as well as metabolites of cocaine and marijuana in meconium specimens
PRCAL - Overview: Procalcitonin, Serum
Monitoring antibiotic therapy and all-cause mortality for patients diagnosed with severe sepsis or septic shock in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or when obtained in the emergency department or other medical wards prior to ICU admission
TTFB - Overview: Testosterone, Total, Bioavailable, and Free, Serum
Second- or third-order test for evaluating testosterone status (eg, when abnormalities of sex hormone-binding globulin are present)
ALDNA - Overview: Aldosterone with Sodium, 24 Hour, Urine
Investigating primary aldosteronism (eg, adrenal adenoma/carcinoma and adrenal cortical hyperplasia) and secondary aldosteronism (eg, renovascular disease, salt depletion, potassium loading, cardiac failure with ascites, pregnancy, Bartter...
WASEQ - Overview: Alpha Globin Gene Sequencing, Varies
Diagnosing nondeletional alpha thalassemia Testing for nondeletional alpha thalassemia in a symptomatic individual Follow-up testing to an abnormal hemoglobin electrophoresis that identified an alpha-globin chain variant
CTX - Overview: Beta-CrossLaps, Serum
Monitoring antiresorptive therapies (eg, bisphosphonates and hormone replacement therapy) in postmenopausal women treated for osteoporosis and individuals diagnosed with osteopenia An adjunct in the diagnosis of medical conditions...
Q10 - Overview: Coenzyme Q10, Reduced and Total, Plasma
Diagnosis of primary coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) deficiencies in some patients who are not supplemented with CoQ10 Diagnosis of CoQ10 deficiency in mitochondrial disorders Monitoring CoQ10 status during treatment of various degenerative...
ANCA - Overview: Cytoplasmic Neutrophil Antibodies, Serum
Evaluating patients with clinical features of ANCA-associated vasculitis, specifically granulomatosus with polyangiitis, microscopic polyangiitis, and eosinophilic granulomatosus with polyangiitis
DOCK8 - Overview: Dedicator of Cytokinesis 8 (DOCK8) Deficiency, Blood
Aiding in the diagnosis of dedicator of cytokinesis 8 (DOCK8) deficiency This test is not useful for assessing DOCK8 carrier status.
PF199 - Overview: Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9 (CA 19-9), Pleural Fluid
An adjuvant to cytology and imaging studies to differentiate between nonmalignant and malignant causes of pleural effusions
SFIG - Overview: Cerebrospinal Fluid IgG Index Profile, Serum and Spinal Fluid
Aiding in the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and other central nervous system inflammatory conditions
DSM4X - Overview: Drugs of Abuse Screen 4, Chain of Custody, Meconium
Identifying amphetamines (and methamphetamines), opiates, as well as metabolites of cocaine and marijuana in meconium specimen Chain of custody is required whenever the results of testing could be used in a court of law. Its purpose is to...
HGBCE - Overview: Hemoglobin Variant, A2 and F Quantitation, Blood
Monitoring patients with sickling disorders who have received hydroxyurea or transfusion therapy This test is not intended for diagnostic purposes. This test is not useful for screening purposes.
HBGCD - Overview: Hepatitis B Surface Antigen for Cadaveric or Hemolyzed Specimens, Serum
Testing cadaveric and hemolyzed blood specimens for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg); US Food and Drug Administration-licensed for use with hemolyzed specimens Diagnosis of acute, recent (<6-month duration), or chronic hepatitis B...
HPP12 - Overview: HIV-1/HIV-2 RNA Detection Prenatal, Plasma
Diagnosis of HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 infection in pregnant individuals with indeterminate or inconclusive HIV serologic test results Diagnosis of HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 infection in pregnant individuals in the acute or early phase of HIV-1 and/or...
HPS12 - Overview: HIV-1/HIV-2 RNA Detection Prenatal, Serum
Diagnosis of HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 infection in pregnant individuals with indeterminate or inconclusive HIV serologic test results Diagnosis of HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 infection in pregnant individuals in the acute or early phase of HIV-1 and/or...
LKM - Overview: Liver/Kidney Microsome Type 1 Antibodies, Serum
Evaluation of patients with liver disease of unknown etiology Evaluation of patients with suspected autoimmune hepatitis
IBDP2 - Overview: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Serology Panel, Serum
Distinguishing between ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease in patients for whom the specific diagnosis is unclear based on endoscopic, pathologic, and imaging evaluations This test is not useful for determining the extent of disease in...
IFBA - Overview: Intrinsic Factor Blocking Antibody, Serum
Confirming the diagnosis of pernicious anemia
LPALD - Overview: Lipoprotein (a) and Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol, Serum
Evaluation of the contribution of lipoprotein (a) (Lp[a])-cholesterol within measured low-density lipoprotein cholesterol Evaluation of increased risk for cardiovascular disease and events: -Most appropriately measured in individuals at...
JO1 - Overview: Jo 1 Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Evaluating patients with clinical features of idiopathic inflammatory myositis, especially those with clinical features suggestive of anti-synthetase syndrome or interstitial lung disease
RO52 - Overview: Ro52 Antibody, IgG, Serum
Evaluating patients at risk for connective tissue disease with or without interstitial lung disease Differentiating single vs double positivity for Ro52 and Ro60 antibodies in combination with anti-Ro60
MPO - Overview: Myeloperoxidase Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Evaluating patients with clinical features anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody associated vasculitis, specifically granulomatosis with polyangiitis, microscopic polyangiitis (MPA), and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis...
RO60 - Overview: Ro60 Antibody, IgG, Serum
Evaluating patients at risk for connective tissue disease with or without interstitial lung disease Differentiating single vs double positivity for Ro52 and Ro60 antibodies in combination with anti-Ro60
SM - Overview: Smith (Sm) Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Evaluating patients with clinical features suggestive of antinuclear antibody associated connective tissue disease and the confirmation of a diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus. Testing for Smith antibodies is not useful in patients...
PR3 - Overview: Proteinase 3 Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Evaluating patients with clinical features of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis, specifically granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), microscopic polyangiitis, and eosinophilic granulomatosis with...
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...
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...
TGQN - Overview: Thyroglobulin, Tumor Marker, Serum
Quantitative thyroglobulin measurement as a part of evaluating suspected interference from heterophile antibodies causing a falsely elevated thyroglobulin result
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
TSTIM - Overview: Targeted Stimulant Screen, Random, Urine
Aiding in the determination of compliance or identify illicit stimulant drug use This test is not intended for use in employment-related testing.
TSPU - Overview: Targeted Stimulant Screen, Random, Urine
Determining compliance or identifying illicit stimulant drug use This test is not intended for employment-related testing.
RNAP - Overview: RNA Polymerase III Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Evaluating patients suspected of having systemic sclerosis as part of systemic sclerosis criteria antibody tests Providing diagnostic and prognostic information in patients with systemic sclerosis
ROMA - Overview: ROMA Score (Ovarian Malignancy Risk Algorithm), Serum
Risk assessment for finding an ovarian malignancy during surgery in women who present with an adnexal mass The test is not intended as a screening or stand-alone diagnostic assay for ovarian cancer.
RIB - Overview: Ribosome P Antibodies, IgG, Serum
As an adjunct in the diagnostic evaluation of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) May be useful in the phenotypic stratification of SLE patients at risk for neuropsychiatric SLE, lupus nephritis and/or hepatitis
RNP - Overview: RNP Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Evaluating patients with signs and symptoms of a connective tissue disease in whom the test for antinuclear antibodies is positive Testing for ribonucleoprotein particle antibodies is not useful in patients without demonstrable...
SSB - Overview: SS-B/La Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Evaluating patients with clinical features or at-risk for connective tissue disease, especially Sjögren syndrome.
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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...