APOLB - Overview: Apolipoprotein B, Serum
Assessment of cardiovascular risk Follow-up studies in individuals with basic lipid measures inconsistent with risk factors or clinical presentation Definitive studies of cardiac risk factors in individuals with significant family...
BAP1 - Overview: BAP1 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
As part of a panel of immunostains where loss of staining can be used as a marker of various neoplasms
BORDG - Overview: Bordetella pertussis Antibody, IgG, Serum
Diagnosis of recent infection with Bordetella pertussis in patients with symptoms consistent with whooping cough for 2 or more weeks This test should not be used in neonates, young infants or in children between the ages of 4 to 7 years as...
PNTFT - Overview: Phenytoin, Total and Free, Serum
Monitoring for appropriate therapeutic concentration of both free and total phenytoin: free phenytoin level is the best indicator of adequate therapy in renal failure
SSCTU - Overview: S-Sulfocysteine Panel, Urine
Diagnosis of molybdenum cofactor deficiency, isolated sulfite oxidase deficiency, and hereditary xanthinuria Monitoring patients with molybdenum cofactor deficiency or isolated sulfite oxidase deficiency who are on treatment
MYCOM - Overview: Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibodies, IgM, Serum
Screening for IgM antibodies in the indication of recent or past exposure to Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Evaluation of Rac2 deficiency and RAC2 gain of function
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,...
C4FX - Overview: C4 Complement, Functional, Serum
Diagnosis of C4 deficiency Investigation of a patient with an undetectable total complement level
PGSN - Overview: Progesterone, Serum
Ascertaining whether ovulation occurred in a menstrual cycle Assessment of infertility Evaluation of abnormal uterine bleeding Evaluation of placental health in high-risk pregnancy Determining the effectiveness of progesterone...
ZW347 - Overview: Miscellaneous Blueprint Genetics Inc.
Miscellaneous Blueprint Genetics Inc.
ZW346 - Overview: Miscellaneous Cleveland Clinic
Miscellaneous Cleveland Clinic
ZW321 - Overview: Miscellaneous Next Molecular Analytics
Miscellaneous Next Molecular Analytics
FCDU2 - Overview: Benzodiazepines, Umbilical Cord Tissue
Benzodiazepines, Umbilical Cord Tissue
PEPAN - Overview: Comprehensive Peripheral Neuropathy Gene Panel, Varies
Establishing a molecular diagnosis for patients with peripheral neuropathy Identifying variants within genes known to be associated with peripheral neuropathy, allowing for predictive testing of at-risk family members
GNPFD - Overview: Platelet Function Defect Gene Panel, Next-Generation Sequencing, Varies
Diagnosing hereditary platelet function defect disorders for patients who have a distinct platelet function defect pattern, such as Bernard-Soulier syndrome, revealed by laboratory phenotypic testing Confirming a hereditary platelet...
PCPRO - Overview: Plasma Cell DNA Content and Proliferation, Bone Marrow
Establishing a diagnosis of a plasma cell proliferative disorder Providing prognostic information for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma and other plasma cell proliferative disorders Assessing response to therapy and detecting disease...
BHDZ - Overview: Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome, FLCN, Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Evaluating patients with a personal or family history suggestive of Birt-Hogg-Dube (BHD) syndrome Establishing a diagnosis of BHD syndrome allowing for targeted cancer surveillance based on associated risks Identifying variants within...
MTBRP - Overview: Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Rapid detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex DNA (preferred method) Detection of M tuberculosis, when used in conjunction with mycobacterial culture This test does not assess M tuberculosis rifampin resistance. This test...
CHRCB - Overview: Chromosome Analysis, Congenital Disorders, Blood
Diagnosis of congenital chromosome abnormalities, including aneuploidy, structural abnormalities, and balanced rearrangements
FPGT - Overview: Phenosense Combination HIV Drug Resistance Assay
Determines viral phenotype and genotype resistance to three classes of commonly prescribed antiretroviral drugs: nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTI), nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTI), and protease...
FGHSP - Overview: Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid (GHB), Serum/Plasma
Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid (GHB), Serum/Plasma
PHSP - Overview: Prenatal Hepatitis Evaluation, Serum
Screening pregnant women for chronic hepatitis B and hepatitis C in primary care settings, with or without risk factors for hepatitis C Determining the level of infectivity of chronic hepatitis B in pregnant women This test is not useful...
XCP - Overview: Hereditary Expanded Cancer Panel, Varies
Evaluating hereditary cancer in patients with a personal or family history suggestive of a hereditary cancer syndrome using a panel of 87 genes Establishing a diagnosis of a hereditary cancer syndrome allowing for targeted cancer...
ATAXP - Overview: Inherited Ataxia Gene Panel, Varies
Establishing a molecular diagnosis for patients with ataxia Identifying variants within genes known to be associated with ataxia, allowing for predictive testing of at-risk family members
PHEPU - Overview: Previous Viral Hepatitis (Unknown Type), Serum
Determining if an individual has been infected following exposure to an unknown type of viral hepatitis virus Obtaining baseline serologic markers of an individual exposed to a source with an unknown type of hepatitis Determining...
Follow-up testing to identify variants in individuals with a clinical diagnosis of cystic fibrosis (CF) Identifying genetic variants in individuals with atypical presentations of CF (eg, congenital bilateral absence of the vas deferens or...
OTP - Overview: Orthopedia Homeobox Protein (OTP) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Distinguishing lung carcinoid tumors from metastatic neuroendocrine tumors
BTB46 - Overview: ZBTB46 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identification of dendritic cells and classification of histiocytic disorders
YAP1 - Overview: Yes-Associated Protein (YAP) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identification and differentiation of medulloblastomas
TAU4 - Overview: TAU 4 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Diagnosis of neurodegenerative disorders
TAU3 - Overview: TAU 3 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Diagnosis of neurodegenerative disorders
PAX5 - Overview: PAX-5 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Classification of lymphomas
UPHB - Overview: pH, Body Fluid
Indicating the presence of infections or fistulas Verifying the effectiveness of treatment to reduce stomach pH Diagnosing disease states characterized by abnormal stomach acidity This test is not appropriate for measurement of...
POU_F - Overview: Phosphorus, Feces
Workup of cases of chronic diarrhea Identifying the use of phosphate-containing laxatives contributing to osmotic diarrhea
CD43 - Overview: CD43 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identification of T lymphocytes, monocytes, macrophages, granulocytes, plasma cells, and a subset of B lymphocytes
TLUCR - Overview: Thallium/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
Detecting toxic thallium exposure in random urine specimens
THEVI - Overview: Hemoglobinopathy Interpretation
Interpretation of results for the evaluation of thalassemias and hemoglobinopathies Evaluation of microcytosis Extensive and economical diagnosis and classification of hemoglobinopathies or thalassemia including complex...
EXHR - Overview: Hematologic Disorders, DNA and RNA Extract and Hold, Varies
Reserving nucleic acids on any specimen for which molecular analysis requiring DNA or RNA may be necessary at a future date, ensuring that adequate material for testing is available
HEMB - Overview: Hemoglobin (Hb) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identification of red blood cells and red blood cell precursors
FIBTP - Overview: Fibrinogen, Plasma
Detecting increased or decreased fibrinogen (factor I) concentration of acquired or congenital origin Monitoring severity and treatment of disseminated intravascular coagulation and fibrinolysis
ECAD - Overview: E-Cadherin Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Differentiation between lobular and ductal neoplasms of the breast
F5_IS - Overview: Factor V Inhibitor Screen, Plasma
Detecting the presence of a specific factor inhibitor directed against coagulation factor V
K11CS - Overview: Kelch-Like Protein 11 Antibody, Cell Binding Assay, Serum
Evaluating patients with paraneoplastic or autoimmune encephalitis (brainstem encephalitis or limbic encephalitis or cerebellar ataxia) using serum specimens
LEFLU - Overview: Leflunomide Metabolite (Teriflunomide), Serum
Therapeutic monitoring of patients actively taking leflunomide Assessment of elimination in patients requiring enhanced elimination of the drug
AMTRP - Overview: Amitriptyline and Nortriptyline, Serum
Monitoring amitriptyline and nortriptyline serum concentrations during therapy Evaluating potential amitriptyline and nortriptyline toxicity May aid in evaluating patient compliance
AMIO - Overview: Amiodarone, Serum
Monitoring amiodarone therapy, especially when amiodarone is coadministered with other drugs that may interact Evaluating possible amiodarone toxicity Assessing patient compliance
A_CR - Overview: Albumin/Creatinine Ratio
Calculating the albumin concentration per creatinine Assessing the potential for early onset of nephropathy in diabetic patients using random urine specimens
ADLTX - Overview: Adulterants Survey, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine
Assess the possible adulteration of a urine specimen submitted for drug of abuse testing Providing the urine creatinine concentration for normalization purposes Chain of custody is required whenever the results of testing could be used...
BAMY - Overview: Beta-Amyloid Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identification of senile plaques in neurodegenerative disease
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
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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....