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
C1QFX - Overview: C1q Complement, Functional, Serum
Diagnosis of C1 deficiency Investigation of a patient with an absent total complement level
DASM4 - Overview: Drugs of Abuse Screen, Meconium 4
Identifying amphetamines (and methamphetamines), opiates, as well as metabolites of cocaine and marijuana in meconium specimens
HPANP - Overview: Hereditary Pancreatitis Gene Panel, Varies
Confirming a suspected clinical diagnosis of familial or hereditary pancreatitis in patients with chronic pancreatitis Identifying gene variants contributing to pancreatitis in an individual or family Identifying gene variants to allow...
Providing a comprehensive genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) susceptibility or a heritable predisposition to lymphoproliferative disease Establishing a diagnosis of a...
DHCRZ - Overview: Smith Lemli Opitz Syndrome, DHCR7 Gene, Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Follow up for abnormal biochemical results suggestive of Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome Establishing a molecular diagnosis for patients with Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome Identifying alterations within DHCR7 allowing for predictive testing of...
SPSA - Overview: Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Screen, Serum
As a screening aid in the detection of prostate cancer when used in conjunction with a digital rectal exam in men 50 years or older Screening to aid in the prognosis and management of individuals diagnosed with prostate cancer
PSAU - Overview: Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Ultrasensitive, Serum
As an aid in the detection of prostate cancer when used in conjunction with a digital rectal exam in men ages 50 years and older To aid in the prognosis and management of individuals diagnosed with prostate cancer Monitoring disease after...
7AC4 - Overview: 7AC4, Bile Acid Synthesis, Serum
Screening for bile acid malabsorption in patients with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea
VWFMS - Overview: von Willebrand Factor Multimer Analysis, Plasma
Resolving discrepancies when results of complementary laboratory tests (eg, F8A / Coagulation Factor VIII Activity Assay, Plasma; VWACT / von Willebrand Factor Activity, Plasma; and VWAG / von Willebrand Factor Antigen, Plasma) are...
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.
PRA - Overview: Renin Activity, Plasma
Investigation of primary aldosteronism (eg, adrenal adenoma/carcinoma and adrenal cortical hyperplasia) and secondary aldosteronism (renovascular disease, salt depletion, potassium loading, cardiac failure with ascites, pregnancy, Bartter...
TYRSC - Overview: Tyrosinemia Follow-Up Panel, Self-Collect, Blood Spot
Monitoring of individuals with tyrosinemia type I (hepatorenal tyrosinemia) using a patient-collected specimen
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...
MNB - Overview: Manganese, Blood
Evaluation of central nervous system symptoms, similar to Parkinson disease, in manganese (Mn) miners and processors Characterization of liver cirrhosis Therapeutic monitoring in treatment of cirrhosis, parenteral nutrition-related Mn...
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
AATTA - Overview: Antithrombin Summary Interpretation
Diagnosis of antithrombin deficiency, acquired or congenital Monitoring treatment of antithrombin deficiency disorders, including infusion of antithrombin therapeutic concentrate
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...
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
FMETX - Overview: Methsuximide (Celontin) as Desmethylmethsuximide
Methsuximide (Celontin) as Desmethylmethsuximide
2OHGP - Overview: 2-Hydroxyglutaric Aciduria Gene Panel, Varies
Follow up for abnormal biochemical results suggestive of 2-hydroxyglutaric aciduria Establishing a molecular diagnosis for patients with 2-hydroxyglutaric aciduria Identifying variants within genes known to be associated with...
ALPSG - Overview: Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome (ALPS) Gene Panel, Varies
Providing a comprehensive genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome (ALPS) or related disorders Establishing a diagnosis of ALPS or a related disorder, allowing...
Evaluating hereditary thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) in patients with a personal or family history suggestive of thrombotic microangiopathy Confirming a hereditary TTP diagnosis with the identification of known or suspected...
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...
PST - Overview: Protein S Antigen, Total, Plasma
Aiding in the investigation of patients with a history of thrombosis
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...
STRC - Overview: Standard Renal Clearance, Plasma and Random Urine
Precise measurement of glomerular filtration rate and renal plasma flow
MGMT - Overview: MGMT Promoter Methylation, Tumor
Prognostication of newly diagnosed patients with glioblastoma, IDH-wildtype Identifying newly diagnosed glioblastoma, IDH-wildtype patients that may respond to alkylating chemotherapy (ie, temozolomide) Guiding therapy decision making for...
PBNP1 - Overview: NT-Pro B-Type Natriuretic Peptide, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of congestive heart failure using serum specimens
TYRBS - Overview: Tyrosinemia Follow Up Panel, Blood Spot
Monitoring of individuals with tyrosinemia type 1 (HT-1) Diagnosis of HT-1 when used in conjunction with testing for urine organic acids, liver function, alpha-fetoprotein, and molecular genetic analysis of the fumarylacetoacetate...
EBVPV - Overview: Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Rapid qualitative detection of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) DNA in specimens Diagnosis of disease due to EBV This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients.
DSM5X - Overview: Drugs of Abuse Screen 5, Chain of Custody, Meconium
Identifying amphetamines (and methamphetamines), opiates, and phencyclidine, as well as metabolites of cocaine and marijuana in meconium specimens Chain of custody is required whenever the results of testing could be used in a court of...
DSM4X - Overview: Drugs of Abuse Screen 4, Chain of Custody, Meconium
Identifying amphetamines (and methamphetamines) and 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...
FADDP - Overview: Adenosine Deaminase, Pericardial Fluid
Adenosine Deaminase, Pericardial Fluid
FBACS - Overview: Baclofen, Serum
Baclofen, Serum
PSPTG - Overview: Phosphatidylserine/Prothrombin Antibody, IgG, Serum
Detecting IgG antibodies against phosphatidylserine/prothrombin complex in patients with strong suspicion of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) who are negative for the APS criteria laboratory tests (lupus anticoagulant, IgG and IgM...
8INHE - Overview: Factor VIII Inhibitor Evaluation, Plasma
Detecting the presence and titer of a specific factor inhibitor directed against coagulation factor VIII This test is not useful for the detection of a lupus-like circulating anticoagulant inhibitor, a nonspecific circulating...
FGF1F - Overview: FGFR1 (8p11.2) Amplification, FISH, Tissue
Providing prognostic information and guiding treatment primarily for patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the lung, breast, esophagus, thymus, and other locations
FGANP - Overview: Ganciclovir, Plasma
Ganciclovir, Plasma
FGBP1 - Overview: Insulin-like Growth Factor-binding Protein-1 (IGFBP-1)
Identify women who are at high risk for developing preeclampsia.
FAMDA - Overview: Anti-MDA-5 Ab (CADM-140)
Anti-MDA-5 Ab (CADM-140)
FAT1G - Overview: Anti-TIF-1gamma Antibody
Anti-TIF-1gamma Antibody
FACYS - Overview: Acyclovir, Plasma
Acyclovir, Plasma
FMELA - Overview: Melatonin, Plasma
Melatonin, Plasma
FCUIP - Overview: CU (Chronic Urticaria) Index Panel
CU (Chronic Urticaria) Index Panel
FAPMA - Overview: Anti-PM/Scl-100 Ab
Anti-PM/Scl-100 Ab
PCGP - Overview: Porphyria Comprehensive Gene Panel, Varies
Follow up for abnormal biochemical results suggestive of porphyria Establishing a molecular diagnosis for patients with porphyria Identifying variants within genes known to be associated with porphyria, allowing for predictive testing of...
LSDGP - Overview: Lysosomal Storage Disease Gene Panel, Varies
Follow up for abnormal biochemical results and confirmation of suspected lysosomal storage disease (LSD) Establishing a molecular diagnosis for patients with LSD Identifying variants within genes known to be associated with LSD, allowing...
PCMSP - Overview: Postmortem Inherited Congenital Myasthenia Syndrome Gene Panel, Tissue
Identifying variants within genes known to be associated with congenital myasthenic syndrome, allowing for predictive testing of at-risk family members Providing a comprehensive postmortem genetic evaluation in the setting of a congenital...
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
Mayo Clinic Staff Members Honored in ASCP's "40 under Forty" - Insights
Clinical Pathology (ASCP) has announced the 2017 “40 under Forty” honorees. Each year, the Selection Committee identifies 40 ASCP members under the age of 40 who are recognized for being future pathology and...
D., named to Business Insider's list of 30 under 40 working to transform health care - Insights
Since the pandemic hit, she's spent a great deal of time vetting antibody tests and has set up a COVID-19 testing program at Mayo Clinic.
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: March 13 - Insights
evolution of giant cell arteritis with a prospective study of follow-up temporal artery biopsies in 40 treated patients....
High School Students Experience Laboratory Professional Careers - Insights
Last month in Rochester, the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences welcomed 40 Minnesota high school juniors and seniors to tour various areas of the Mayo Clinic campus as a part of this year’s Career...
Yuma Regional Medical Center: Changing perceptions and powering growth - Insights
leaders, resulting in a changed perception of the laboratory’s ability to drive profitability and a $40 million capital investment in laboratory infrastructure....