Providing a genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), cerebral cavernous malformation (CCM), capillary malformation-arteriovenous malformation syndrome...
BA48F - Overview: Bile Acids, Bowel Dysfunction, 48 Hour, Feces
Aids in evaluation of patients suspected of having irritable bowel syndrome-diarrhea symptoms due to bile acid malabsorption
PBKQN - Overview: BK Virus DNA Detection and Quantification, Plasma
Detection and serial monitoring of BK virus-associated nephropathy in kidney transplant recipients using plasma specimens Detection and serial monitoring of BK virus-associated hemorrhagic cystitis in organ transplant recipients
CFRC - Overview: Bacterial Culture, Cystic Fibrosis, Respiratory
Detecting disease-causing aerobic bacteria in specimens from patients with cystic fibrosis
ASMW - Overview: Acid Sphingomyelinase, Leukocytes
Investigation of possible diagnosis of Niemann-Pick disease types A and B This test is not recommended for carrier detection because of the wide range of enzymatic activities observed in carriers and noncarriers.
HEX4 - Overview: Glucotetrasaccharides, Random, Urine
Diagnosing Pompe disease, when used in conjunction with acid alpha-glucosidase enzyme activity assays and molecular genetic analysis of the GAA gene Monitoring patients with Pompe disease on enzyme replacement therapy May support the...
MSCSF - Overview: Bacteria, Virus, Fungus, and Parasite Metagenomic Sequencing, Spinal Fluid
Detecting and identifying pathogenic organisms including bacteria, fungi, DNA viruses, RNA viruses, and parasites in cerebrospinal fluid This test is not recommended as a test of cure because nucleic acids may persist after successful...
WGSR - Overview: Whole Genome Sequencing Reanalysis, Varies
Identifying a diagnosis or additional variants associated with the phenotype in patients who previously have had a negative or inconclusive whole genome sequencing test Reanalyzing whole genome sequencing data when a patient (proband)...
CLFAT - Overview: Cryptococcus Antigen Titer, Lateral Flow Assay, Spinal Fluid
Monitoring Cryptococcus antigen titers in cerebrospinal fluid Aiding in the diagnosis of cryptococcosis This test should not be used as a test of cure or to guide treatment decisions.
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...
IL6DX - Overview: Interleukin-6, Serum
Evaluating patients with suspected chronic inflammatory disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, ankylosing spondylitis, or inflammatory bowel disease Evaluating patients with Castleman disease Evaluating...
NSYPH - Overview: Syphilis IgG Enzyme Immunoassay, Serum
An aid in the diagnosis of infection with Treponema pallidum Routine prenatal screening This test is not useful for diagnosis of congenital syphilis. This test is not offered as a screening or confirmatory test for blood donor specimens.
PMET - Overview: Metanephrines, Fractionated, Free, Plasma
Screening test for presumptive diagnosis of catecholamine-secreting pheochromocytomas or paragangliomas
C341Q - Overview: Complement C3 and C4 with Anti-C1q Antibodies, Serum
Evaluating patients with suspected anti-C1q vasculitis Predicting renal involvement in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
C1INF - Overview: C1 Esterase Inhibitor, Functional, Serum
Diagnosing hereditary angioedema Monitoring response to C1 esterase inhibitor replacement therapy
HAIGM - Overview: Hepatitis A Virus IgM Antibody, Serum
Diagnosis of acute or recent hepatitis A infection
VZIKU - Overview: Zika Virus, PCR, Molecular Detection, Random, Urine
Qualitative detection of Zika virus RNA in paired urine and serum from individuals meeting the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention Zika virus clinical or epidemiologic criteria
HBABT - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antibody Monitor, Post-Transplant, Serum
Monitoring serum hepatitis B virus surface antibody levels during intravenous or intramuscular hepatitis B immune globulin therapy to prevent hepatitis B virus reinfection in liver transplant recipients with known previous chronic hepatitis...
SLFAT - Overview: Cryptococcus Antigen Titer, Lateral Flow Assay, Serum
Monitoring Cryptococcus antigen titers in serum Aiding in the diagnosis of cryptococcosis This test should not be used as a test of cure or to guide treatment decisions.
VZIKS - Overview: Zika Virus, PCR, Molecular Detection, Serum
Qualitative detection of Zika virus RNA in serum from individuals meeting the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention Zika virus clinical or epidemiologic criteria
UPGDW - Overview: Uroporphyrinogen Decarboxylase, Washed Erythrocytes
Diagnosis of porphyria cutanea tarda type II and hepatoerythropoietic porphyria
GAAW - Overview: Acid Alpha-Glucosidase, Leukocytes
Diagnosis of Pompe disease
CMVLR - Overview: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Molecular Detection, PCR, Lower Respiratory
Rapid qualitative detection of cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA in lower respiratory specimens This test is not intended for the monitoring of CMV disease progression or response to therapy.
VWAG - Overview: von Willebrand Factor Antigen, Plasma
Diagnosis of von Willebrand disease (VWD) and differentiation of VWD subtype (in conjunction with von Willebrand factor ristocetin cofactor activity and factor VIII coagulant activity) Differentiation of VWD from hemophilia A (in...
CORTU - Overview: Cortisol, Free, 24 Hour, Urine
Preferred screening test for Cushing syndrome Diagnosis of pseudo-hyperaldosteronism due to excessive licorice consumption Test may not be useful in the evaluation of adrenal insufficiency.
CRAV - Overview: Cortisol, Right Adrenal Vein, Serum
Testing cortisol levels in the right adrenal vein Second-order testing when cortisol measurement by immunoassay gives results that are not consistent with clinical symptoms, or if patients are known to, or suspected of, taking exogenous...
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
CIVC - Overview: Cortisol, Inferior Vena Cava, Serum
Testing cortisol levels in the inferior vena cava Second-order testing wen cortisol measurement by immunoassay gives results that are not consistent with clinical symptoms, or if patients are known to, or suspected of, taking exogenous...
CLAV - Overview: Cortisol, Left Adrenal Vein, Serum
Testing cortisol levels in the left adrenal vein Second-order testing wen cortisol measurement by immunoassay gives results that are not consistent with clinical symptoms, or if patients are known to, or suspected of, taking exogenous...
TWRP - Overview: Tropheryma whipplei, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Aiding in the diagnosis of Whipple disease, especially for identifying inconclusive or suspicious cases, using tissue or fluid specimens
UPGD - Overview: Uroporphyrinogen Decarboxylase, Whole Blood
Preferred test for the confirmation of a diagnosis of porphyria cutanea tarda type II and hepatoerythropoietic porphyria
CAH2T - Overview: Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Newborn Screen, Blood Spot
Second-tier testing of newborns with abnormal screening result for congenital adrenal hyperplasia
199PT - Overview: Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9 (CA 19-9), Peritoneal Fluid
An adjunct to cytology to differentiate between malignancy-related ascites and benign causes of ascites formation
JAK2P - Overview: JAK2 (9p24.1) Rearrangement, Hematologic Disorders, FISH, Tissue
Providing diagnostic information for hematologic malignancies Aiding in the determination of whether a targeted JAK2 inhibitor could be useful for therapy
TFEBF - Overview: Renal Cell Carcinoma, 6p21.1 (TFEB) Rearrangement, FISH, Tissue
Identifying TFEB gene rearrangements in patients with renal cell carcinoma (RCC)
BALMF - Overview: B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia/Lymphoma (ALL), Specified FISH, Varies
Detecting a neoplastic clone associated with recurrent common chromosome abnormalities associated with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma (B-ALL/LBL) and Philadelphia chromosome-like acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph-like ALL)...
GALE - Overview: Uridine Diphosphate-Galactose 4' Epimerase, Blood
Diagnosis of uridine diphosphate-galactose 4' epimerase deficiency
Providing prognostic information in patients with newly diagnosed B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia This test is not intended for use in providing prognostic information for patient with other B-cell neoplasms or hematopoietic tumors.
Producing cell cultures that can be used for enzymatic or molecular genetic analysis
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...
2B6Q - Overview: Cytochrome P450 2B6 Genotype, Varies
Aiding in determining therapeutic strategies for drugs that are metabolized by cytochrome P450 (CYP) 2B6 Providing information relevant to bupropion, efavirenz, ketamine, methadone, and nevirapine, as well as other medications metabolized...
THYRO - Overview: Thyrotropin Receptor Antibody, Serum
Recommended first-line test for detection of thyrotropin receptor antibodies Differential diagnosis of etiology of thyrotoxicosis in patients with ambiguous clinical findings and/or contraindicated (eg, pregnant or breast-feeding) or...
IMMG - Overview: Immunoglobulins (IgG, IgA, and IgM), Serum
Detecting or monitoring of monoclonal gammopathies and immune deficiencies
ASPAG - Overview: Aspergillus (Galactomannan) Antigen, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis Assessing response to therapy
BABPB - Overview: Babesia species, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood
Initial screening or confirmatory testing for suspected babesiosis during the acute febrile stage of infection in patients from endemic areas, especially when Giemsa-stained peripheral blood smears do not reveal any organisms, or the...
Predicting risk for statin-associated myopathy in patients beginning statin therapy, especially simvastatin therapy Determining a potential statin lipid lowering response, especially when using pravastatin
SLFA - Overview: Cryptococcus Antigen Screen with Titer, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of cryptococcosis This test should not be used as a test of cure or to guide treatment decisions. This test should not be used as a screening procedure for the general populations.
XYMF - Overview: Known 45,X, Mosaicism Reflex Analysis, FISH, Whole Blood
Detecting sex chromosome mosaicism in patients with a 45,X karyotype
USPF - Overview: USP6 (17p13), Aneurysmal Bone Cyst and Nodular Fasciitis, FISH, Tissue
Supporting the diagnosis of aneurysmal bone cyst or nodular fasciitis
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...
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
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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.