C2729 - Overview: Breast Carcinoma-Associated Antigen, Serum
Aiding in the management of breast cancer in patients with metastatic disease by monitoring the progression or regression of disease in response to treatment Serial testing in women with prior stage II or III breast cancer who are...
Diagnostic workup of patients with a high probability of BCR-ABL1-positive hematopoietic neoplasms, particularly chronic myeloid leukemia and Ph+ acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-lymphoblastic leukemia), to provide a pretreatment...
ALB24 - Overview: Albumin, 24 Hour, Urine
Evaluating diabetic patients to assess the potential for early onset of nephropathy
CCMVU - Overview: Congenital Cytomegalovirus (cCMV), Molecular Detection, PCR, Urine
Aiding in the rapid diagnosis of cytomegalovirus infections in neonates 21 days of age or younger using urine specimens
SALCT - Overview: Cortisol, Saliva
Screening for Cushing syndrome Diagnosis of Cushing syndrome in patients presenting with symptoms or signs suggestive of the disease
NBILI - Overview: Neonatal Bilirubin, Serum
Assessing liver function Evaluating a wide range of diseases affecting the production, uptake, storage, metabolism, or excretion of bilirubin Monitoring the efficacy of neonatal phototherapy
MUXF3 - Overview: MUXF3 (Cross-reactive Carbohydrate Determinant), IgE, Serum
Evaluation for the presence of antibodies to cross-reactive carbohydrate determinates (CCD) Investigation of clinically unexpected positive IgE antibody testing in a wide variety of plant and invertebrate allergens
MAGRU - Overview: Magnesium/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
Assessing the cause of abnormal serum magnesium concentrations Determining whether nutritional magnesium loads are adequate Calculating urinary calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate supersaturation and assessing kidney stone risk.
INSEC - Overview: Stinging Insects Allergen Profile, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to honeybee, yellow jacket, wasp, yellow faced hornet, and white-faced hornet venoms Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for...
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...
SCCTT - Overview: Chlamydia trachomatis, Self-Collect, Nucleic Acid Amplification, Throat
Detecting Chlamydia trachomatis using throat swabs collected by the patient in a healthcare setting This test is not intended for use in medico-legal applications. This test is not useful for the detection of other Chlamydia species.
SCCTV - Overview: Chlamydia trachomatis, Self-Collect, Amplified RNA, Vaginal
Detecting Chlamydia trachomatis using vaginal swabs collected by the patient in a healthcare setting This test is not intended for use in medico-legal applications. This test is not useful for the detection of other Chlamydia species.
CMVM - Overview: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Antibodies, IgM, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of acute infection with cytomegalovirus This test should not be used for screening blood or plasma donors.
FCDSU - Overview: Comprehensive Drug Screen, Umbilical Cord Tissue
Comprehensive Drug Screen, Umbilical Cord Tissue
CHF8P - Overview: Chromogenic Factor VIII Inhibitor Bethesda Profile, Plasma
Detecting the presence and titer of a specific factor inhibitor directed against coagulation factor VIII for patients on emicizumab (Hemlibra) Detecting the presence and titer of an inhibitor directed against factor VIII This test is not...
ECULI - Overview: Eculizumab, Serum
Assessing the response to eculizumab therapy Assessing the need for dose escalation Evaluating the potential for dose de-escalation or discontinuation of therapy in remission states Monitoring patients who need to be above a certain...
EAEBV - Overview: Epstein-Barr Virus Early Antigen, IgG, Serum
Diagnosis of Epstein Barr virus (EBV) infectious mononucleosis in cases when heterophile antibody test results are negative and EBV-specific serologic testing is inconclusive Aiding in the diagnosis of type 2 or type 3 nasopharyngeal...
NSIP - Overview: Non-Seasonal Inhalant Allergen Profile, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to non-seasonal inhalant allergen profile Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To...
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
C1QFX - Overview: C1q Complement, Functional, Serum
Diagnosis of C1 deficiency Investigation of a patient with an absent total complement level
Detecting in utero drug exposure to marijuana (tetrahydrocannabinol) 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...
SCCTR - Overview: Chlamydia trachomatis, Self-Collect, Nucleic Acid Amplification, Rectal
Detecting Chlamydia trachomatis using rectal swabs collected by the patient in a healthcare setting This test is not intended for use in medico-legal applications. This test is not useful for the detection of other Chlamydia species.
OATS - Overview: Oat, IgE, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to oat Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior to...
OYST - Overview: Oyster, IgE, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to oyster Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior to...
OAK - Overview: Oak, IgE, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to oak Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior to...
OLIV - Overview: Olive Tree, IgE, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to olive tree Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization...
PINE - Overview: Pine Nut, IgE, Serum
Establishing the diagnosis of an allergy to pine nut Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization...
PIGF - Overview: Pigeon Feathers, IgE, Serum
Establishing the diagnosis of an allergy to pigeon feathers Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm...
PAPY - Overview: Papaya, IgE, Serum
Establishing the diagnosis of an allergy to papaya Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior...
PFRUT - Overview: Passion Fruit, IgE, Serum
Establishing the diagnosis of an allergy to passion fruit Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization...
PERS - Overview: Persimmon, IgE, Serum
Establishing the diagnosis of an allergy to Persimmon, IgE Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm...
PAPR - Overview: Paprika, IgE, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to paprika Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior...
PENL - Overview: Penicillium chrysogenum, IgE, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to Penicillium chrysogenum Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm...
PISTA - Overview: Pistachio, IgE, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to pistachio Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior...
ORNG - Overview: Orange, IgE, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to orange Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior to...
PUSE - Overview: Pumpkin Seed, IgE, Serum
Establishing the diagnosis of an allergy to pumpkin seed Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization...
PLAI - Overview: Plaice, IgE, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to plaice Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior to...
POSA - Overview: Posaconazole, Serum
Monitoring posaconazole therapy
SQUI - Overview: Pacific Squid, IgE, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to pacific squid Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization...
PORK - Overview: Pork, IgE, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to pork Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior to...
PECH - Overview: Peach, IgE, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to peach Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior to...
PHMA - Overview: Phoma betae, IgE, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to Phoma betae Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization...
PCANH - Overview: Pecan Hickory, IgE, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to pecan hickory Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization...
PACP - Overview: Prostatic Acid Phosphatase, Serum
Aiding in predicting recurrence after radical prostatectomy for clinically localized prostate cancer Following response to androgen ablation therapy, when used in conjunction with prostate-specific antigen
VANIL - Overview: Vanilla, IgE, Serum
Establishing the diagnosis of an allergy to vanilla Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior...
WALN - Overview: Walnut Tree, IgE, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to walnut tree Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization...
WHEY - Overview: Whey, IgE, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to whey Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior to...
VORI - Overview: Voriconazole, Serum
Monitoring trough levels of voriconazole is suggested for: -Individuals with reduced liver function -Individuals with cytochrome P450 (CYP) 2C19 alterations associated with poor metabolic function -Patients taking other medications that...
VELV - Overview: Velvet Leaf, IgE, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to velvet leaf Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization...
OATC - Overview: Cultivated Oat, IgE, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to cultivated oat Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization...
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....
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....
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.