CARTF - Overview: Carbamazepine Profile, Serum
Monitoring patients exhibiting symptoms of carbamazepine toxicity whose total serum carbamazepine concentration is within the therapeutic range, but who may be producing significant levels of the active metabolite epoxide Free...
CEE20 - Overview: CD20 Cell Expression Evaluation, Varies
Detecting cell-surface antigens on malignant cells that are potential therapeutic antibody targets, specifically CD20 Determining the eligibility of patients for monoclonal antibody therapies Monitoring response to the therapeutic...
CEE49 - Overview: CD49d Cell Expression Evaluation, Varies
Detecting cell-surface antigens on malignant cells that are potential therapeutic antibody targets, specifically CD49d Determining the eligibility of patients for monoclonal antibody therapies Monitoring response to the therapeutic...
ETGR - Overview: Ethyl Glucuronide Screen with Reflex, Random, Urine
Screening and confirmation for drug abuse involving alcohol
Rapid detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis DNA from respiratory specimens for the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis Presumptive detection of rifampin resistance based on the presence of resistance-associated mutations
CHLM - Overview: Chlamydia IgM, Immunofluorescence, Serum
Assessing IgM antibody levels to aid in the clinical diagnosis of Chlamydia pneumoniae or Chlamydia psittaci infections
FUROC - Overview: UroVysion for Detection of Bladder Cancer, Urine
Monitoring for tumor recurrence in patients with a history of urothelial carcinoma involving the bladder or upper urinary tract Assessing patients with hematuria for urothelial carcinoma
AFPSF - Overview: Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP), Spinal Fluid
An adjunct in the diagnosis of central nervous system (CNS) germinomas and meningeal carcinomatosis Evaluating the presence of germ-cell tumors in the CNS, in conjunction with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) beta-human chorionic gonadotropin...
OPTMX - Overview: Opiate Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Meconium
Detecting maternal prenatal opiate/opioid use 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 individual contributing the...
ATR - Overview: Isoagglutinin Titer, Anti-A, Serum
Evaluation of individuals with possible hypogammaglobulinemia Investigation of suspected roundworm infections
BTR - Overview: Isoagglutinin Titer, Anti-B, Serum
Evaluation of individuals with possible hypogammaglobulinemia
FNEU - Overview: Neurotransmitter Metabolites (5HIAA, HVA, 3OMD) (CSF)
Neurotransmitter Metabolites (5HIAA, HVA, 3OMD) (CSF)
MEV0 - Overview: Methemoglobin Summary Interpretation
Incorporating and summarizing subsequent results into an overall interpretation for the MEV1 / Methemoglobinemia Evaluation, Blood
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
HGH - Overview: Growth Hormone, Serum
Diagnosis of acromegaly and assessment of treatment efficacy when interpreted in conjunction with results from glucose suppression test Diagnosis of human growth hormone deficiency when interpreted in conjunction with results from growth...
PTOX - Overview: Toxoplasma gondii, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Supporting the diagnosis of acute cerebral, ocular, disseminated, or congenital toxoplasmosis This test should not be used to screen healthy patients.
PSYR - Overview: Psychosine, Whole Blood
Aiding in the biochemical diagnosis of Krabbe disease using whole blood specimens Follow-up of individuals affected with Krabbe disease Follow-up testing after an abnormal newborn screening result for Krabbe disease Monitoring of...
HBNTP - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen Confirmation, Prenatal, Serum
Diagnosis of acute, recent, or chronic hepatitis B in prenatal patients This test is not useful during the "window period" of acute hepatitis B (ie, after disappearance of hepatitis B virus surface antigen [HBsAg] and prior to appearance...
GPSYW - Overview: Glucopsychosine, Blood
Second-tier test when newborn screening results with reduced beta-glucosidase (GBA) activity are identified Diagnosis and monitoring of patients with Gaucher disease using whole blood specimens Supporting the biochemical diagnosis of...
IDUAW - Overview: Alpha-L-Iduronidase, Leukocytes
Diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidosis I, Hurler, Scheie, and Hurler-Scheie syndromes in leukocytes This test is not useful for determining carrier status.
SCL70 - Overview: Scl 70 Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Evaluating patients with clinical features of systemic sclerosis and in the differential evaluation of individuals at-risk for connective tissue disease with Hep-2 substrate antinuclear antibody positive result, preferably using antinuclear...
CMAH - Overview: Chromosomal Microarray, Hematologic Disorders, Varies
Detection and characterization of clonal copy number imbalance and loss of heterozygosity associated with hematologic neoplasms Assisting in the diagnosis and classification of certain hematologic neoplasms Evaluating the prognosis for...
CMAT - Overview: Chromosomal Microarray, Tumor, Fresh or Frozen
Genomic characterization of tumor for copy number imbalances and loss of heterozygosity Assisting in the diagnosis and classification of malignant neoplasms, including hematolymphoid malignancies Evaluating the prognosis for patients with...
CHIKS - Overview: Chikungunya Virus, PCR, Molecular Detection, Serum
Qualitative detection of chikungunya virus in serum after early symptom onset (ideally <7 days) This test is not recommended for screening healthy patients.
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.
KCSFP - Overview: Immunoglobulin Kappa Free Light Chain, Spinal Fluid
Diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and other demyelinating conditions
WESPR - Overview: Panel to Whole Exome Sequencing Reflex Test, Varies
Serving as a second-tier test for patients in whom previous genetic testing was negative or inconclusive Identifying causative variants in genes that were not included on panel testing which can allow for: -Better understanding of the...
OHPG - Overview: 17-Hydroxyprogesterone, Serum
Screening test for congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), caused by either 11- or 21-hydroxylase deficiency, when used in combination with testing for cortisol and androstenedione As part of a battery of tests to evaluate women with...
HBCSN - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus Core Total Antibodies Screen, Serum
Diagnosis of recent or past hepatitis B Determination of occult hepatitis B in otherwise healthy hepatitis B virus carriers with negative test results for hepatitis B surface (HBs) antigen, anti-HBs, anti-hepatitis B core IgM, hepatitis...
HBCPR - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus Core Total Antibodies Prenatal, Serum
Diagnosis of recent or past hepatitis B in pregnant individuals Determination of occult hepatitis B in otherwise healthy hepatitis B virus carriers with negative test results for hepatitis B surface (HBs) antigen, anti-HBs, anti-hepatitis...
FHPL - Overview: Human Placental Lactogen (HPL)
Human Placental Lactogen (HPL)
FFRFT - Overview: Anti-Synthetase Profile
Anti-Synthetase Profile
PRS8P - Overview: Hereditary Prostate Cancer Panel, Varies
Evaluating patients with a personal or family history suggestive of a hereditary prostate cancer syndrome Establishing a diagnosis of a hereditary prostate cancer syndrome allowing for targeted cancer surveillance based on associated...
IMNP - Overview: Inherited Motor Neuropathy Gene Panel, Varies
Establishing a molecular diagnosis for patients with distal hereditary motor neuropathy (dHMN) Identifying variants within genes known to be associated with dHMN, allowing for predictive testing of at-risk family members
ADPKP - Overview: Focused Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease Gene Panel, Varies
Providing a genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease Establishing a diagnosis of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
SSAB - Overview: SS-A and SS-B Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Evaluating patients with signs and symptoms of a connective tissue disease in whom the test for antinuclear antibodies is positive, especially those with signs and symptoms consistent with Sjogren syndrome or lupus erythematosus This test...
HPWET - Overview: Hematopathology Consultation, MCL Embed
Obtaining a rapid, expert opinion for diagnosis of hematologic and non-hematologic diseases using unprocessed bone marrow biopsy specimens referred by the primary pathologist Obtaining special studies that are not available locally
SMCP - Overview: Inherited Skeletal Muscle Channelopathy Gene Panel, Varies
Establishing a molecular diagnosis for patients with a skeletal muscle channelopathy Identifying variants within genes known to be associated with a skeletal muscle channelopathy allowing for predictive testing of at-risk family members
LYMPV - Overview: Lyme Disease, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Supporting the diagnosis of Lyme disease in conjunction with serologic testing Specific indications including testing skin biopsies when a rash lesion is not characteristic of erythema migrans and testing synovial fluid or synovium to...
MDYSP - Overview: Inherited Muscular Dystrophy Gene Panel, Varies
Establishing a molecular diagnosis for patients with muscular dystrophy Identifying variants within genes known to be associated with muscular dystrophy, allowing for predictive testing of at-risk family members
TCRB - Overview: T-Cell Receptor V-Beta Repertoire Analysis, Spectratyping, Blood
Assessment of T-cell receptor diversity in various clinical contexts including inborn errors of immunity (formerly primary immunodeficiencies), monitoring immune reconstitution post-hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, and temporal...
HPGLP - Overview: Hereditary Paraganglioma/Pheochromocytoma Panel, Varies
Evaluating patients with a personal or family history suggestive of a hereditary paraganglioma and pheochromocytoma (PGL/PCC) syndrome Establishing a diagnosis of a hereditary PGL/PCC, allowing for targeted surveillance based on...
MFBNG - Overview: FBN1 Full Gene Sequencing with Deletion/Duplication, Varies
Providing a genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of Marfan syndrome and other FBN1-related conditions Establishing a diagnosis for Marfan syndrome and other FBN1-related conditions
GA2P - Overview: Glutaric Aciduria Type II Gene Panel, Varies
Follow up for abnormal biochemical results suggestive of glutaric acidemia type II Establishing a molecular diagnosis for patients with glutaric acidemia type II Identifying variants within genes known to be associated with glutaric...
NSAIP - Overview: Neurosyphilis IgG Antibody Index with VDRL, Serum and Spinal Fluid
Aid in the diagnosis of neuroinvasive syphilis
PCPU - Overview: Phencyclidine Confirmation, Random, Urine
Detection of drug abuse involving phencyclidine (street names: angel dust, hog, or angel hair)
THEV0 - Overview: Thalassemia Summary Interpretation, Blood
Incorporating and summarizing subsequent molecular results into an overall interpretation for the THEV1 / Thalassemia and Hemoglobinopathy Evaluation, Blood and Serum
ETX - Overview: Ethosuximide, Serum
Monitoring ethosuximide therapy Determining compliance Assessing ethosuximide toxicity
23FBG - Overview: Fibroblast Growth Factor-23 (FGF23), In Situ Hybridization
Assessing fibroblast growth factor-23 (FGF23) expression
MEX - Overview: Mexiletine, Serum
Assessing achievement of optimal therapeutic mexiletine concentrations Assessing potential mexiletine toxicity
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....
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....
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....