TRBC1 - Overview: T-Cell Receptor Constant Beta Chain (TRBC1) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Determination of T-cell clonality in T-cell neoplasms
UBIQ - Overview: Ubiquitin (UBIQ) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Classification of neurodegenerative diseases
P40NA - Overview: p40 + Napsin A Immunostain, Technical Component Only
p40 aids in the classification of carcinomas and lymphomas Napsin A aids in the identification of primary lung adenocarcinoma
C3FX - Overview: C3 Complement, Functional, Serum
Diagnosis of C3 deficiency Investigation of a patient with undetectable total complement level
COM - Overview: Complement, Total, Serum
Detection of individuals with an ongoing immune process First-tier screening test for congenital complement deficiencies
WHT - Overview: Wheat, IgE, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to wheat Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior to...
CD35 - Overview: CD35 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identification of follicular dendritic cells and granulocytes
ALCX - Overview: Ethanol, Chain of Custody, Blood
Detection of ethanol (ethyl alcohol) in blood to document prior consumption or administration of ethanol Quantification of the concentration of ethanol in blood correlates directly with degree of intoxication All testing is performed...
TRK - Overview: Tropomyosin Receptor Kinase (TRK) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Helpful in the screening for neurotrophic tyrosine receptor kinase (NTRK) rearranged tumors
LAIHC - Overview: Lambda Light Chain Immunostain, Technical Component Only
A marker of B-cell and plasma cell clonality and B-cell lineage
KAIHC - Overview: Kappa Light Chain Immunostain, Technical Component Only
A marker of clonality and B-cell lineage
2OHGP - Overview: 2-Hydroxyglutaric Aciduria Gene Panel, Varies
Follow up for abnormal biochemical results suggestive of 2-hydroxyglutaric aciduria Establishing a molecular diagnosis for patients with 2-hydroxyglutaric aciduria Identifying variants within genes known to be associated with...
CHDGG - Overview: Congenital Heart Disease Gene Panel, Varies
Providing a genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history of congenital heart disease Establishing a diagnosis of a genetic condition associated with congenital heart disease
ALPSG - Overview: Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome (ALPS) Gene Panel, Varies
Providing a comprehensive genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome (ALPS) or related disorders Establishing a diagnosis of ALPS or a related disorder, allowing...
HMDB - Overview: Heavy Metals Screen with Demographics, Blood
Detecting exposure to arsenic, lead, cadmium, and mercury
MCLNG - Overview: MayoComplete Lung Cancer-Targeted Gene Panel with Rearrangement, Tumor
Diagnosis and management of patients with lung cancer Assessing microsatellite instability
MUPAN - Overview: Comprehensive Neuromuscular Gene Panel, Varies
Establishing a molecular diagnosis for patients with a neuromuscular disorder Identifying variants within genes known to be associated with neuromuscular disorders allowing for predictive testing of at-risk family members
CDS1 - Overview: CNS Demyelinating Disease Evaluation, Serum
Diagnosis of inflammatory demyelinating diseases (IDDs) with similar phenotype to neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), including optic neuritis (single or bilateral) and transverse myelitis Diagnosis of autoimmune myelin...
CGPH - Overview: Custom Gene Panel, Hereditary, Next-Generation Sequencing, Varies
Customization of existing next-generation sequencing panels offered through Mayo Clinic Laboratories Detection single nucleotide and copy number variants in a custom gene panel Identification of a pathogenic variant may assist with...
MPAGP - Overview: Methylmalonic Aciduria-Propionic Aciduria Combined Gene Panel, Varies
Follow up for abnormal biochemical results suggestive of methylmalonic acidemia or propionic acidemia Establishing a molecular diagnosis for patients with methylmalonic acidemia or propionic acidemia Identifying variants within genes...
BRBPS - Overview: Broad Range Bacterial PCR and Sequencing, Varies
Detecting and identifying bacteria (including mycobacteria) from normally sterile sources, including synovial fluid; body fluids such as pleural, peritoneal, and pericardial fluids, cerebrospinal fluid; and both fresh and formalin-fixed...
HMU24 - Overview: Heavy Metals Screen, with Reflex, 24 Hour, Urine
Detecting arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead exposure and toxicity using 24-hour urine specimens
Comprehensive evaluation of the GATA2 gene in patients with clinical or immunological symptoms suggestive of GATA-binding protein 2 (GATA2) deficiency Screening family members of patients with confirmed GATA2 deficiency
Detection of high-risk (HR) genotypes associated with the development of cervical cancer Aids in triaging women with abnormal Pap smear results Individual genotyping of human papillomavirus (HPV)-16 and/or HPV-18 if present Results of...
LYNCP - Overview: Lynch Syndrome Panel, Varies
Establishing a diagnosis of Lynch syndrome or constitutional mismatch repair deficiency allowing for targeted cancer surveillance based on associated risks Identifying MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, PMS2, or EPCAM variants to allow for predictive...
CLADP - Overview: Congenital Lactic Acidosis Panel, Varies
Follow up for abnormal biochemical results suggestive of congenital lactic acidosis Establishing a molecular diagnosis for patients with congenital lactic acidosis Identifying variants within genes known to be associated with congenital...
GLICP - Overview: CD8 T-Cell Immune Competence Panel, Global, Whole Blood
Determining over immunosuppression within the CD8 T-cell compartment, when used on transplant recipients and patients with autoimmune disorders receiving therapy with immunosuppressant agents
Providing a genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of a hereditary form of nephrocalcinosis, nephrolithiasis, or renal electrolyte imbalance Establishing a diagnosis for a variety of hereditary...
FPAN2 - Overview: Pancreastatin, Plasma
Pancreastatin, Plasma
KS - Overview: Potassium, Serum
Evaluation of electrolyte balance, cardiac arrhythmia, muscular weakness, hepatic encephalopathy, and renal failure
SALCA - Overview: Salicylate, Serum
Quantitative determination of toxic levels of salicylate This test is not useful for assessing low-dose aspirin therapy.
HPVE6 - Overview: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) High-Risk E6/E7, RNA In Situ Hybridization
Stratification of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma
Evaluating patients with suspected autoimmune encephalitis and autoimmune epilepsy using spinal fluid specimens
Investigating pancreatic disorders, usually pancreatitis
LACS1 - Overview: Lactate, Plasma
Diagnosing and monitoring patients with lactic acidosis
ADMI - Overview: ADAMTS13 Interpretation
Technical interpretation of testing performed to assist in the diagnosis of congenital, immune, or acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
ALB - Overview: Albumin, Serum
Assessing nutritional status
BHISI - Overview: Bone Histomorphometry, Consultant Interpretation, Slides Only
Identifying undetermined metabolic bone disease in submitted slide specimens Diagnosing renal osteodystrophy Diagnosing osteomalacia Diagnosing osteoporosis Diagnosing Paget disease Assessing the effects of therapy Identifying...
SP5CS - Overview: Septin-5 Antibody, Cell Binding Assay, Serum
Detecting septin-5 IgG by cell-binding assay using serum specimens
RAT10 - Overview: Citrate/Creatinine Ratio, Urine
Calculating the citrate concentration per creatinine Diagnosing risk factors for patients with calcium kidney stones Monitoring results of therapy in patients with calcium stones or renal tubular acidosis
PHU_ - Overview: pH, Random, Urine
Assessment of patients with metabolic acidosis Assessment of crystalluria Monitoring the effectiveness of alkalinization or acidification of urine for certain medical conditions (eg, treatment of uric acid nephrolithiasis)
PERAM - Overview: Perampanel, Serum
Monitoring serum concentration of perampanel, in specific clinical conditions (ie, severe kidney impairment, mild to moderate hepatic impairment, and end-stage kidney disease) Assessing compliance Assessing potential toxicity
HPVLR - Overview: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Low Risk, In Situ Hybridization
Detection of human papillomavirus from low-risk genotypes (6, 11)
SP5CC - Overview: Septin-5 Antibody, Cell-Binding Assay, Spinal Fluid
Detecting septin-5 IgG by cell-binding assay using cerebrospinal fluid specimens
URCON - Overview: Urea, Random, Urine
Assessment of kidney failure (prerenal vs acute kidney injury)
REVE0 - Overview: Erythrocytosis Summary Interpretation
Incorporating and summarizing subsequent results into an overall interpretation for the REVE2 / Erythrocytosis Evaluation, Blood
PMSBB - Overview: Postmortem Screening, Bile and Blood Spot
Postmortem evaluation of individuals at any age who died suddenly or unexpectedly; testing is particularly recommended under the following circumstances (risk factors): -Family history of sudden infant death syndrome or other sudden...
VHLZZ - Overview: Von Hippel Lindau Syndrome, VHL, Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Evaluating patients with a personal or family history suggestive of Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) syndrome Establishing a diagnosis of a VHL allowing for targeted cancer surveillance based on associated risks Identifying genetic variants...
NGSFX - Overview: Reanalysis of Acute Myeloid Leukemia 4- or 11- Gene Panels, Additional Genes
Comprehensive reanalysis of a larger set of genes/gene regions when a more targeted gene panel was previously performed in this laboratory Evaluation of known or suspected hematologic neoplasms, specifically of myeloid origin (eg, acute...
CFRCS - Overview: Bacterial Culture, Cystic Fibrosis with Antimicrobial Susceptibilities, Varies
Detecting disease-causing aerobic bacteria in specimens from patients with cystic fibrosis Determining the in vitro antimicrobial susceptibility of potentially pathogenic aerobic bacteria, if appropriate
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
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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
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