ARBOP - Overview: Arbovirus Antibody Panel, IgG and IgM, Serum
Aiding the diagnosis of arboviral encephalitis (California [LaCrosse], St. Louis, Eastern equine, and Western equine encephalitis)
AGABS - Overview: Alpha-Galactosidase, Blood Spot
Diagnosis of Fabry disease in male patients using blood spot specimens Verifying abnormal serum alpha-galactosidase results in male patients with a clinical presentation suggestive of Fabry disease Follow-up to an abnormal newborn screen...
URIC - Overview: Uric Acid, Serum
Diagnosis and treatment of renal failure Monitoring patients receiving cytotoxic drugs and a variety of other disorders, including gout, leukemia, psoriasis, starvation and other wasting conditions
RTIC - Overview: Reticulocytes, Blood
Assessing erythropoietic bone marrow activity in anemia and other hematologic conditions
ALPRT - Overview: Alport (Collagen IV Alpha 5 and Alpha 2) Immunofluorescent Stain, Renal Biopsy
Assisting in the diagnosis of hereditary nephritis (Alport syndrome)
Helpful to identify pregnancies at increased risk of having a child with Down syndrome (trisomy 21), Open Neural Tube Defect (ONTD, spina bifida) and trisomy 18 (T18). This test is not diagnostic. The patient information provided with the...
CRMWC - Overview: Collapsin Response-Mediator Protein-5-IgG, Western Blot, Spinal Fluid
Evaluation of cases of chorea, vision loss, cranial neuropathy and myelopathy
T4FT4 - Overview: T4 (Thyroxine), Total and Free, Serum
Assessing thyroid function when thyroid function disorders are suspected
CRBF - Overview: Creatinine, Body Fluid
Identifying the presence of urine as a cause for accumulation of fluid in a body compartment Measuring the ultrafiltration capacity of the peritoneal membrane in patients receiving peritoneal dialysis
AUTOG - Overview: Autoinflammatory Disorders Gene Panel, Varies
Providing a comprehensive genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of an inherited autoinflammatory disorder Establishing a diagnosis of a monogenic autoinflammatory disorder, allowing for appropriate...
PLFA - Overview: Cryptococcus Antigen Screen, Lateral Flow Assay, Pleural Fluid
Diagnosis of infection with Cryptococcus species
HSVPB - Overview: Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood
Aiding in the rapid diagnosis of disseminated disease due to herpes simplex virus (HSV) Qualitative detection of HSV DNA This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients.
ATTF - Overview: Antithrombin Activity, Plasma
Diagnosis of antithrombin deficiency, acquired or congenital Monitoring treatment of antithrombin deficiency disorders, including infusion of antithrombin therapeutic concentrate
BUAUC - Overview: Busulfan, Intravenous Dose, Area Under the Curve, Plasma
Guiding dosage adjustments to achieve complete bone marrow ablation while minimizing dose-dependent toxicity
AATTF - Overview: Antithrombin Activity, with Reflex to Antithrombin Antigen, Plasma
Diagnosis of antithrombin deficiency, acquired or congenital
Detecting Mycoplasma genitalium in cases of suspected infection This test is not intended for use in medico-legal applications.
GBAZ - Overview: Gaucher Disease, Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Confirmation of a diagnosis of Gaucher disease Carrier screening in cases where there is a family history of Gaucher disease, but an affected individual is not available for testing or disease-causing alterations have not been identified
CTDC - Overview: Connective Tissue Diseases Cascade, Serum
Evaluation of patients with signs and symptoms compatible with connective tissue diseases Initial evaluation of patients in clinical situations in which the prevalence of disease is low (6) This test is not recommended for: -Testing in...
BLPMF - Overview: B-Cell Lymphoma, Specified FISH, Varies
Detecting, at diagnosis, common chromosome abnormalities associated with specific B-cell lymphoma subtypes using client specified FISH probes
Detecting Chlamydia trachomatis and/or Neisseria gonorrhoeae This test is not intended for use in medico-legal applications. This test is not useful for the detection of other Chlamydia species.
Interpretation for CIDP / Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy/Nodopathy Evaluation, Serum
FASAB - Overview: Aspergillus Antibodies, Quantitative, DID
Aspergillus Antibodies, Quantitative, DID
HBEL1 - Overview: Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Evaluation, Blood
Diagnosis and classification of hemoglobin disorders, including thalassemias and hemoglobin variants
MPSBS - Overview: Mucopolysaccharidosis, Blood Spot
Supporting the biochemical diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidoses types I, II, III, IV, or VI Quantification of heparan sulfate, dermatan sulfate, and keratan sulfate in dried blood spot specimens
SMN1Z - Overview: SMN1 Gene, Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Confirming a diagnosis of spinal muscular atrophy due to nucleotide variants in SMN1 gene Second-tier carrier screening when there is a family history of spinal muscular atrophy, but an affected individual is not available for testing, or...
CMA - Overview: Centromere Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Evaluating patients with features of systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease, particularly systemic sclerosis, Sjogren's syndrome, or overlap disease Aiding in the phenotypic stratification of patients with systemic sclerosis (limited...
OAPNS - Overview: Ova and Parasite, Microscopy, Varies
Detecting and identifying parasitic protozoa and eggs and larvae of parasitic helminths
PARVO - Overview: Parvovirus B19, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Diagnosing parvovirus B19 infection
PTTP - Overview: Prothrombin Time, Plasma
Screening assay to detect deficiencies of one or more coagulation factors (factors I, II, V, VII, X) Screening assay to detect coagulation inhibition Monitoring intensity of oral anticoagulant therapy when combined with INR reporting
ROPG - Overview: Measles (Rubeola) Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Determining immune status of individuals to the measles virus Documenting previous infection with measles virus in an individual without a previous record of immunization to measles virus
DNSAG - Overview: Dengue Virus NS1 Antigen, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of dengue virus infection
OSCAL - Overview: Osteocalcin, Serum
Monitoring and assessing effectiveness of antiresorptive therapy in patients treated for osteopenia, osteoporosis, Paget disease, or other disorders in which osteocalcin levels are elevated As an adjunct in the diagnosis of medical...
NMRLP - Overview: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Lipoprotein Profile, Serum
Assessment and management of a patient's risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease Identifying residual risk that may be present in some patients on cholesterol targeting treatment
CORTF - Overview: Cortisol, Free, Serum
Assessment of cortisol status in cases where there is known or a suspected abnormality in cortisol-binding proteins or albumin Assessment of adrenal function in the critically ill or stressed patient, thus preventing unnecessary use of...
Determining class I human leukocyte antigens (HLA) on specimens for those patients who have become refractory to platelet transfusions and identify potential disease associations or markers for drug hypersensitivity
FENTU - Overview: Fentanyl with Metabolite Confirmation, Random, Urine
Detection and confirmation of illicit drug use involving fentanyl
GATOL - Overview: Galactitol, Quantitative, Urine
Monitoring effectiveness of treatment in patients with galactosemia Establishing a baseline level prior to initiating treatment for galactosemia
BART - Overview: Bartonella Antibody Panel, IgG and IgM, Serum
Diagnosis of Bartonella infection, especially in the context of a cat scratch
BUPM - Overview: Buprenorphine and Norbuprenorphine, Random, Urine
Monitoring of compliance utilizing buprenorphine Detection and confirmation of the illicit use of buprenorphine
DIPGS - Overview: Diphtheria Toxoid IgG Antibody, Serum
Determining a patient's immunological response to diphtheria toxoid vaccination Aiding in the evaluation of immunodeficiency
FFT4F - Overview: T4, Free, Direct Dialysis
T4, Free, Direct Dialysis
PGKC - Overview: Phosphoglycerate Kinase Enzyme Activity, Blood
Evaluation of individuals with Coombs-negative nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia, especially if X-linked inheritance pattern. Evaluation of individuals with myopathic or neurologic symptoms
FLUPV - Overview: Lupus Anticoagulant Evaluation with Reflex
Lupus Anticoagulant Evaluation with Reflex
MPS1Z - Overview: Hurler Syndrome, Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Identifying variants within the IDUA gene Confirmation of a diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidosis type I (MPS-I) Carrier testing when there is a family history of MPS- I, but disease-causing variants have not been previously identified
CHRAF - Overview: Chromosome Analysis, Amniotic Fluid
Prenatal diagnosis of chromosome abnormalities, including aneuploidy (ie, trisomy or monosomy) and balanced rearrangements
MCADZ - Overview: Medium-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (MCAD) Deficiency Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Confirmation of diagnosis of medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase (MCAD) deficiency (as a follow-up to biochemical analyses) Screening of at-risk carriers of MCAD deficiency when an affected relative has not had molecular testing Diagnosis...
PMND1 - Overview: Primary Membranous Nephropathy Diagnostic Cascade, Serum
Distinguishing primary from secondary membranous nephropathy using an algorithmic approach Monitoring patients with membranous nephropathy at very low antibody titers Screening for anti-phospholipase A2 receptor antibodies
URRP - Overview: Ureaplasma species, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Rapid, sensitive, and specific identification of Ureaplasma urealyticum and Ureaplasma parvum from genitourinary, reproductive, bone, spine, joint, and lower respiratory sources This test is not intended for medicolegal use.
GBAW - Overview: Beta-Glucosidase, Leukocytes
Diagnosis of Gaucher disease This test is not intended for carrier detection.
2425D - Overview: 25-Hydroxyvitamin D:24,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D Ratio, Serum
As a screening test for inactivating CYP24A1 variants in patients with symptoms, signs, or biochemical findings of parathyroid hormone-independent hypercalcemia or hypercalciuria
Mayo Clinic Ranked No. 1 Hospital Nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - Insights
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NELL-1 [Test in Focus] - Insights
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Looking Back on Clinical Chemistry 1 - Insights
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Detection of (1→3)-𝝱-D-glucan as a Marker of Invasive Fungal Disease - Insights
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Elitza Theel, Ph.D., will discuss the detection of (1→3)-β-D-glucan (BDG) in serum as a biomarker for the presence of invasive fungal infections....
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....