NADF - Overview: Newborn Aneuploidy Detection, FISH, Blood
Screening for chromosomal aneuploidies of chromosomes 13, 18, 21, X, and Y in newborn peripheral blood specimens
EPCRB - Overview: Ehrlichia/Anaplasma, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood
Evaluating patients suspected of acute anaplasmosis or ehrlichiosis This test should not be used for screening asymptomatic individuals.
SAU - Overview: Sialic Acid, Free and Total, Random, Urine
Screening for sialic acid disorders
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...
HIAAR - Overview: 5-Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid, Random, Urine
Biochemical diagnosis and monitoring of intestinal carcinoid syndrome using random urine specimens
TBPZA - Overview: Susceptibility, Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex, Pyrazinamide, Varies
Susceptibility testing of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex isolates growing in pure culture against pyrazinamide This test is not useful for Mycobacterium bovis and Myocobacterium bovis bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) isolates as they are...
RRPRS - Overview: Rapid Plasma Reagin Screen with Reflex to Titer, Serum
Aid for the diagnosis of infection with Treponema pallidum Rapid plasma reagin testing following a positive treponemal antibody test This test is not useful as a screening or confirmatory test for blood donor specimens.
ARSAW - Overview: Arylsulfatase A, Leukocytes
Preferred enzymatic test for detection of arylsulfatase A deficiency This test is not suitable for carrier detection.
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...
AACSF - Overview: Amino Acids, Quantitative, Spinal Fluid
Evaluating patients with possible inborn errors of amino acid metabolism, particularly nonketotic hyperglycinemia (glycine encephalopathy) and serine biosynthesis defects, especially when used in conjunction with concomitantly collected...
TGMS - Overview: Thyroglobulin Mass Spectrometry, Serum
Accurate measurement of serum thyroglobulin (Tg) in patients with known or suspected antithyroglobulin autoantibodies (TgAb) or heterophile antibodies (HAb) Reflex testing of samples with previously unknown TgAb status that prove TgAb...
IGGS - Overview: IgG Subclasses, Serum
Second-order testing for evaluation of patients with clinical signs and symptoms of humoral immunodeficiency or combined immunodeficiency (cellular and humoral)
XL2T - Overview: FOXL2 Mutation Analysis, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor
Assisting in the clinical diagnosis of adult granulosa cell tumor by assessing gene targets with in the FOXL2 gene
FABRZ - Overview: Fabry Disease, Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Confirmation of a diagnosis of classic or variant Fabry disease in affected males with reduced alpha- galactosidase A enzyme activity Carrier or diagnostic testing for asymptomatic or symptomatic females, respectively
AAPD - Overview: Amino Acids, Quantitative, Random, Urine
Evaluating patients with possible inborn errors of metabolism using random urine specimens May aid in evaluation of endocrine disorders, liver diseases, muscle diseases, neoplastic diseases, neurological disorders, nutritional...
2C19R - Overview: Cytochrome P450 2C19 Genotype, Varies
Identifying patients who may be at risk for altered metabolism of drugs that are modified by cytochrome P450 2C19 Predicting anticoagulation response to clopidogrel
EFPO - Overview: Electrolyte and Osmolality Panel, Feces
Workup of cases of chronic diarrhea Diagnosis of factitious diarrhea (where patient adds water to stool to simulate diarrhea)
SS18F - Overview: Synovial Sarcoma (SS), 18q11.2 (SS18 or SYT) Rearrangement, FISH, Tissue
Supporting the diagnosis of synovial sarcoma when used in conjunction with an anatomic pathology consultation
Detection of acute hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection before the appearance of HCV antibodies in serum (ie, <2 months from exposure) Detection and confirmation of chronic HCV infection Quantification of HCV RNA in serum of patients with...
Detection of acute hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection before the appearance of HCV antibodies in serum (ie, <2 months from exposure) in women who are pregnant Detection and confirmation of chronic HCV infection in women who are...
BRFKT - Overview: BRAF and KIT Mutation Analysis, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor
Identifying specific mutations within the BRAF and KIT genes that predict response to therapy
PMPDD - Overview: PMP22 Gene, Large Deletion/Duplication Analysis, Varies
Diagnosis of Charcot-Marie-Tooth type 1A or hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies
H2GE - Overview: HER2 Amplification Associated with Gastroesophageal Cancer, FISH, Tissue
A predictive marker for patients with both node-positive or node-negative primary and metastatic gastroesophageal cancer Guiding therapy for patients with primary or metastatic gastroesophageal tumors, as patients with HER2 amplification...
BRCAT - Overview: BRCA1/2 Mutation Analysis, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor
Identifying specific mutations within the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes known to be associated with response to PARP inhibitors and sensitivity to platinum-based therapy This test is not intended for the evaluation of patients suspected of having...
NGAML - Overview: MayoComplete Acute Myeloid Leukemia, 11-Gene Panel, Varies
Evaluation of acute myeloid leukemia using a focused 11-gene panel at the time of diagnosis, or possibly at the time of relapsed/refractory disease, to help guide classification and possible therapeutic approaches
PBC2 - Overview: SP100 and GP210 Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Evaluating the risk of primary biliary cholangitis in anti-mitochondrial antibody (AMA)-negative patients by identification of Sp100 and gp210 antibodies Estimating risk in AMA-positive patients with incomplete feature of disease
FQPPS - Overview: Porphyrins, Feces
Evaluation of patients who present with signs or symptoms suggestive of porphyria cutanea tarda, hereditary coproporphyria, variegate porphyria, congenital erythropoietic porphyria, erythropoietic protoporphyria, or X-linked dominant...
MYEFL - Overview: Myelodysplastic Syndrome by Flow Cytometry, Bone Marrow
Detecting increased blasts Characterizing blast phenotypes Identifying abnormal patterns of myeloid maturation as seen in myelodysplastic syndromes and other clonal myeloid neoplasms Providing additional adjunct diagnostic information in...
Risk stratification of patients with treated multiple myeloma, which can assist in determining treatment and management decisions Risk stratification of patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma
PN10X - Overview: Pain Clinic Survey 10, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine
Detecting drug use involving amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methadone, opiates, phencyclidine, and carboxy-tetrahydrocannabinol This chain-of-custody test is intended to be used in a setting where the test results...
VWACT - Overview: von Willebrand Factor Activity, Plasma
Diagnosis of von Willebrand disease (VWD) and differentiation of VWD subtypes or differentiation of VWD from hemophilia A Monitoring therapeutic efficacy of treatment with DDAVP (desmopressin) or VWF concentrates in patients with VWD
Risk stratification of patients with treated multiple myeloma, which can assist in determining treatment and management decisions Risk stratification of patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma
Monitoring acute (ie, short-term) drug use in addiction treatment or pain management settings as part of a rotational drug testing strategy Presumptive screening for amphetamine, methamphetamine, opioids/opiates (targeting morphine,...
TCD4 - Overview: CD4 Count for Immune Monitoring, Blood
Serial monitoring of CD4 T cell count in patients who are HIV-positive Follow-up and diagnostic evaluation of primary cellular immunodeficiencies, including severe combined immunodeficiency T-cell immune monitoring following...
SERWB - Overview: Serotonin, Blood
In conjunction with, or as an alternative to, first-order tests in the differential diagnosis of isolated symptoms suggestive of carcinoid syndrome, in particular flushing (5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid or serum chromogranin A measurements are...
PMS2 - Overview: PMS2 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identifying patients at high risk for having hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer, also known as Lynch syndrome, in an immunopanel including PMS2 and other mismatch repair markers Evaluation of tumor tissue to identify patients at...
MLH1 - Overview: MLH1 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Evaluation of tumor tissue to identify patients at high risk for having hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer, also known as Lynch syndrome Evaluation of tumor tissue to identify patients at risk for having hereditary endometrial...
MSH2 - Overview: MSH2 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identifying patients at high risk for having hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer, also known as Lynch syndrome, in an immunopanel including MSH2 and other mismatch repair markers Evaluation of tumor tissue to identify patients at...
SER - Overview: Serotonin, Serum
In conjunction with, or as an alternative to, first-order tests in the differential diagnosis of isolated symptoms suggestive of carcinoid syndrome, in particular flushing (5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid or serum chromogranin A measurements are...
PQNRU - Overview: Porphyrins, Quantitative, Random, Urine
Preferred test to begin assessment for congenital erythropoietic porphyria and porphyria cutanea tarda and during symptomatic periods for acute intermittent porphyria, hereditary coproporphyria, and variegate porphyria when specimen...
VZIKM - Overview: Zika Virus, IgM Antibody Capture ELISA, Serum
Screening for the presence of IgM-class antibodies to Zika virus This test is not intended for medical-legal use. This test is not recommended for asymptomatic couples attempting conception.
PANOX - Overview: Pain Clinic Survey 10, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine
Detecting drug use involving amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methadone, opiates, phencyclidine, and tetrahydrocannabinol This chain-of-custody test is intended to be used in a setting where the test results can be...
RPDEI - Overview: Rapidly Progressive Dementia Evaluation Interpretation, Spinal Fluid
Interpretation of the Rapidly Progressive Dementia Evaluation
TTRX - Overview: Amyloidosis, Transthyretin-Associated Familial, Reflex, Blood
Diagnosis of adult individuals suspected of having transthyretin-associated familial amyloidosis
CRDPU - Overview: Creatine Disorders Panel, Random, Urine
Evaluating patients with a clinical suspicion of arginine:glycine amidinotransferase deficiency, guanidinoacetate methyltransferase deficiency, and creatine transporter deficiency
MISCF - Overview: Miscellaneous Studies Using Chromosome-Specific Probes, FISH
Resolution of unusual or complex structural alterations, questionable mosaicism, and unbalanced chromosome abnormalities that cannot be resolved by chromosome or chromosomal microarray analysis Identifying gain, loss, or rearrangement of...
HFET - Overview: Hereditary Hemochromatosis, HFE Variant Analysis, Varies
Establishing or confirming the clinical diagnosis of hereditary hemochromatosis (HH) in adults Testing of individuals with increased serum transferrin-iron saturation and ferritin Predictive testing of individuals who have a family...
GALMP - Overview: Galactosemia, GALT Gene, Variant Panel, Varies
Second-tier test for confirming a diagnosis of galactosemia as indicated by enzymatic testing or newborn screening Carrier testing family members of an affected individual of known genotype (has variants included in the panel) Resolution...
MUGS - Overview: Hexosaminidase A, Serum
Second-order test for diagnosing the B1 variant of Tay-Sachs disease This test is not useful for testing for Sandhoff disease.
H2MT - Overview: HER2 Amplification, Miscellaneous Tumor, FISH, Tissue
Guiding cancer therapy, as patients with HER2 amplification may be candidates for therapies that target the human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) protein (eg, trastuzumab [Herceptin], pertuzumab) Confirming the presence of HER2...
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
in the Mayo Clinic Medical Laboratory Science program, takes a look back on her Clinical Chemistry 1 course....
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.