MATCC - Overview: Maternal Cell Contamination, Molecular Analysis, Varies

Ruling out the presence of maternal cell contamination within a fetal specimen Required for all prenatal testing performed in Mayo Clinic Laboratories' Molecular and Biochemical Genetics laboratories

RO52 - Overview: Ro52 Antibody, IgG, Serum

Evaluating patients at risk for connective tissue disease with or without interstitial lung disease Differentiating single vs double positivity for Ro52 and Ro60 antibodies in combination with anti-Ro60

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

RO60 - Overview: Ro60 Antibody, IgG, Serum

Evaluating patients at risk for connective tissue disease with or without interstitial lung disease Differentiating single vs double positivity for Ro52 and Ro60 antibodies in combination with anti-Ro60

PARVO - Overview: Parvovirus B19, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies

Diagnosing parvovirus B19 infection

PC1TS - Overview: Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Antibody Type 1 (PCA-1) Titer, Serum

Identifying female patients whose subacute cerebellar degeneration or peripheral neuropathy is due to a remote (autoimmune) effect of gynecologic or breast carcinoma Reporting an end titer result from serum specimens

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...

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

PLABN - Overview: Platelet Antibody Screen, Serum

Detecting alloantibodies to epitopes on platelet glycoproteins IIb/IIIa, Ib/Ix, Ia/IIa, IV and class I human leukocyte antigens to evaluate cases of immune mediated refractoriness to platelet transfusions, posttransfusion purpura, or...

T4 - Overview: T4 (Thyroxine), Total Only, Serum

Monitoring treatment with synthetic hormones (synthetic T3 [triiodothyronine] will cause a low total T4 [thyroxine]) Monitoring treatment of hyperthyroidism with thiouracil and other anti-thyroid drugs Index of thyroid function when the...