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CARNU - Overview: Carnitine, Random, Urine

Evaluation of patients with a clinical suspicion of a wide range of conditions including organic acidemias and fatty acid oxidation disorders Monitoring carnitine treatment

CEAPT - Overview: Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA), Peritoneal Fluid

An adjunct to cytology to differentiate between malignancy-related and benign causes of ascites formation

DRV1 - Overview: Dilute Russell's Viper Venom Time (DRVVT), Plasma

Detecting and confirming or helping to exclude the presence of lupus anticoagulants (LA) Identifying LA that do not prolong the activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) Evaluating unexplained prolongation of the APTT or prothrombin...

LPLFX - Overview: Lymphoplasmacytic Lymphoma/Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia, MYD88 L265P with Reflex to CXCR4, Varies

Establishing a diagnosis of lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma/Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia (LPL/WM) Helping distinguish LPL/WM low-grade B-cell lymphoma from other subtypes Aiding in the prognosis and clinical management of lymphoplasmacytic...

CASRG - Overview: CASR Full Gene Sequencing with Deletion/Duplication, Varies

Providing a genetic evaluation of individuals with a personal or family history of familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia, neonatal severe primary hyperparathyroidism, or autosomal dominant hypoparathyroidism (autosomal dominant...

DRV3 - Overview: Dilute Russell's Viper Venom Time (DRVVT) Confirmation, Plasma

Confirming the presence or absence of lupus anticoagulants (LA) Identifying LA that do not prolong the activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) Evaluating unexplained prolongation of the APTT or prothrombin time clotting tests...

PC2TC - Overview: Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Antibody Type 2 (PCA-2) Titer, Spinal Fluid

Evaluating patients who present with a subacute neurological disorder of undetermined etiology and have risk factors for lung cancer Reporting an end titer result from spinal fluid specimens

PCTTC - Overview: Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Antibody, Type Tr (PCA-Tr) Titer, Spinal Fluid

Serological testing for Purkinje cell cytoplasmic antibody-Tr for patients with acquired cerebellar ataxia of undetermined etiology, particularly if the patient has a history of Hodgkin lymphoma Reporting an end titer result from spinal...

FENTX - Overview: Fentanyl with Metabolite Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine

Detection and confirmation of illicit drug use involving fentanyl 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 individual contributing the...

AN3TC - Overview: Antineuronal Nuclear Antibody Type 3 (ANNA-3) Titer, Spinal Fluid

Evaluating patients who present with a subacute neurological disorder of undetermined etiology and have risk factors for primary lung carcinoma Reporting an end titer result from cerebrospinal fluid specimens

AN1TC - Overview: Antineuronal Nuclear Antibody-Type 1 (ANNA-1) Titer, Spinal Fluid

Diagnosis of paraneoplastic autoimmune neuropathies, encephalomyeloradiculopathies, related neurologic disorders, and intestinal pseudo-obstruction/dysmotility associated with small-cell lung carcinoma Reporting an end titer result from...

TQ10 - Overview: Coenzyme Q10, Total, Plasma

Diagnosis of primary coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) deficiencies in some patients who are not supplemented with CoQ10 Monitoring patients receiving statin therapy Monitoring CoQ10 status during treatment of various degenerative conditions,...

HCMM - Overview: Homocysteine (Total), Methylmalonic Acid, and Methylcitric Acid, Blood Spot

Second-tier assay of newborn screening specimens when abnormal propionyl carnitine or methionine concentrations are identified in a primary newborn screen

REVEI - Overview: Erythrocytosis Interpretation

Interpretation of Erythrocytosis Evaluation profile test Definitive, comprehensive, and economical evaluation of an individual with JAK2-negative erythrocytosis associated with lifelong sustained increased hemoglobin or hematocrit

EPC2 - Overview: Epilepsy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid

Investigating new onset cryptogenic epilepsy with incomplete seizure control and duration of fewer than 2 years using spinal fluid specimens Investigating new onset cryptogenic epilepsy plus 1 or more of the following...

ENC2 - Overview: Encephalopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid

Evaluating new onset encephalopathy (noninfectious or metabolic) comprising confusional states, psychosis, delirium, memory loss, hallucinations, movement disorders, sensory or motor complaints, seizures, dyssomnias, ataxias, nausea,...

HVDIP - Overview: HIV-1 and HIV-2 Antibody Confirmation and Differentiation, Plasma

Confirmation and differentiation of HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies in plasma specimens that show reactive results with third-(HIV-1/-2 antibody only) and 4th-generation (HIV antigen and antibody) HIV serologic assays This test is not useful as...

HVDSP - Overview: HIV-1 and HIV-2 Antibody Confirmation and Differentiation, Prenatal, Plasma

Confirmation and differentiation of HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies in plasma specimens from prenatal patients who show reactive results with 3rd- (HIV-1/-2 antibody only) and 4th-generation (HIV antigen and antibody) HIV serologic assays This...

DRVI1 - Overview: Dilute Russell's Viper Venom Time (DRVVT), with Reflex, Plasma

Detecting and confirming or helping to exclude the presence of lupus anticoagulants (LA) Identifying LA that do not prolong the activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) Evaluating unexplained prolongation of the APTT or prothrombin...

WARSQ - Overview: Warfarin Response Genotype, Varies

Identifying patients who may require warfarin dosing adjustments(3,4) including: -Patients being started on a first prescription for warfarin -Patients who have previously been prescribed warfarin and have required multiple dosing...

23BPR - Overview: 2,3-Dinor 11 Beta-Prostaglandin F2 Alpha, Random, Urine

Screening for mast cell activation disorders including systemic mastocytosis using random urine specimens

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...

HPP12 - Overview: HIV-1/HIV-2 RNA Detection Prenatal, Plasma

Diagnosis of HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 infection in pregnant individuals with indeterminate or inconclusive HIV serologic test results Diagnosis of HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 infection in pregnant individuals in the acute or early phase of HIV-1 and/or...

GMCSF - Overview: Granulocyte Monocyte-Colony Stimulating Factor, Plasma

Measuring the concentration of granulocyte macrophage-colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) in plasma Understanding the etiology of chronic inflammatory diseases or infections, when used in conjunction with clinical information and other...

AGNTC - Overview: Anti-Glial/Neuronal Nuclear Antibody-Type 1 (AGNA-1) Titer, Spinal Fluid

Reporting an end titer result from cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) specimens Serological evaluation using CSF specimens from patients who present with a subacute neurological disorder of undetermined etiology, especially those with risk factors...

GUSBB - Overview: Beta-Glucuronidase, Blood Spot

Supporting the biochemical diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidosis VII (MPS VII, Sly syndrome) This test is not useful for determining carrier status for MPS VII.

Q10 - Overview: Coenzyme Q10, Reduced and Total, Plasma

Diagnosis of primary coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) deficiencies in some patients who are not supplemented with CoQ10 Diagnosis of CoQ10 deficiency in mitochondrial disorders Monitoring CoQ10 status during treatment of various degenerative...

CTXBS - Overview: Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis, Blood Spot

Evaluating patients with a clinical suspicion of cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX) using dried blood spot specimens Monitoring individuals with CTX on chenodeoxycholic acid (CDCA) therapy This test is not useful for the...

LALBS - Overview: Lysosomal Acid Lipase, Blood Spot

Evaluation of patients with a clinical presentation suggestive of lysosomal acid lipase deficiency using blood spot specimens This test is not useful to determine carrier status for cholesteryl ester storage disease or Wolman disease.

PHD2 - Overview: Prolyl Hydroxylase Domain-2 (PHD2/EGLN1) Gene Sequencing, Whole Blood

Assessing PHD2/EGLN1 in the evaluation of an individual with JAK2-negative erythrocytosis associated with lifelong sustained increased red blood cell (RBC) mass, elevated RBC count, hemoglobin, or hematocrit

23BPT - Overview: 2,3-Dinor 11 Beta-Prostaglandin F2 Alpha, 24 Hour, Urine

Screening for mast cell activation disorders including systemic mastocytosis using 24-hour urine specimens

PDBS - Overview: Pompe Disease, Blood Spot

Evaluating patients with a clinical presentation suggestive of Pompe disease (muscle hypotonia, weakness, or cardiomyopathy) outside of the newborn screening setting

HTLVC - Overview: Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus Types 1 and 2 (HTLV-1/-2) Antibody Screen with Confirmation, Spinal Fluid

Qualitative screening detection of human T-cell lymphotropic virus types 1 and 2 (HTLV-1/-2) specific antibodies with confirmation and differentiation between HTLV-1 and HTLV-2 infection This test should not be used as a screening or...

BPRPV - Overview: Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies

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...

LFACX - Overview: Cryptococcus Antigen with Reflex, Spinal Fluid

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 performed as a screening procedure for the general population.

CLFA - Overview: Cryptococcus Antigen Screen with Titer, Spinal Fluid

Aiding in the diagnosis of cryptococcosis This test should not be performed as a screening procedure for the general population. This test should not be used as a test of cure or to guide treatment decisions.

HIF2A - Overview: Hypoxia-Inducible Factor Alpha (EPAS1/HIF2A) Gene, Exons 9 and 12 Sequencing, Whole Blood

Assessing HIF2A/EPAS1 in the evaluation of an individual with JAK2-negative erythrocytosis associated with lifelong sustained increased red blood cell (RBC) mass, elevated RBC count, hemoglobin, or hematocrit

MPS3B - Overview: Mucopolysaccharidosis III, Three-Enzyme Panel, Blood Spot

Supporting the biochemical diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidoses types IIIA, IIIB, IIIC This test is not useful for carrier detection.

HTLLC - Overview: Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus Types 1 and 2 (HTLV-1/-2) Antibody Confirmation, Spinal Fluid

Confirmatory detection of human T-cell lymphotropic virus types 1 and 2 (HTLV-1 and HTLV-2)-specific IgG antibodies in spinal fluid specimens that are consistently reactive by initial screening tests Differentiating between HTLV-1- and...

CDAU7 - Overview: Drug Abuse Survey with Confirmation, Panel 9, Random, Urine

Detecting drug abuse involving, amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, ethanol, methadone, opiates, phencyclidine, and tetrahydrocannabinol This test is intended to be used in a setting where the test results can be used...

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...

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MCL Platelet Antibody Screen Serum Information MC1235242

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Mayo Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: Nov. 26 - Insights

This week’s Research Roundup highlights the effect of inorganic nitrite versus a placebo on exercise capacity among patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction....

Gravis/Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome Evaluation, Serum

Confirming the autoimmune basis of a defect in neuromuscular transmission (eg, myasthenia gravis [MG], Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome [LEMS]) Distinguishing LEMS from autoimmune forms of MG Providing a quantitative autoantibody...

Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Complement Panel, Serum and Plasma

Detecting deficiencies in the alternative pathway that can cause atypical-hemolytic uremic syndrome, dense deposit disease, and C3 glomerulonephritis A second-tier test that aids in the differential diagnosis of thrombotic...