PNPAB - Overview: Paraneoplastic Pemphigus Antibody, IgG, Serum
Diagnosis of paraneoplastic pemphigus/paraneoplastic autoimmune multiorgan syndrome in the setting of erosive or lichenoid mucocutaneous disease
CALX - Overview: CALR Mutation Analysis, Myeloproliferative Neoplasm (MPN), Reflex, Varies
Aiding in the distinction between a reactive cytosis and a chronic myeloproliferative disorder Evaluating mutations in CALR in an algorithmic process for the MPNR / Myeloproliferative Neoplasm, JAK2 V617F with Reflex to CALR and MPL,...
TOBRA - Overview: Tobramycin, Random, Serum
Monitoring adequacy of serum concentration during tobramycin therapy This unit code is used whenever a specimen is submitted or collected without collection timing information. The phlebotomist should use this unit code if she or he does...
LECT2 - Overview: Leukocyte Cell-Derived Chemotaxin 2 (LECT2), Immunostains Without Interpretation
Identification and classification of amyloid subtypes in tissue
FPAB - Overview: Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) Bioassay
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) Bioassay
FENDI - Overview: Endothelin I
Endothelin I
FHST - Overview: MVista Histoplasma Ag Quantitative EIA
MVista Histoplasma Ag Quantitative EIA
FAS1A - Overview: Anti-SAE1 Ab, IgG
Anti-SAE1 Ab, IgG
FRFIT - Overview: Rabies Antibody Endpoint
Rabies Antibody Endpoint
FMARI - Overview: Cannabinoid Analysis, Whole Blood
Cannabinoid Analysis, Whole Blood
FCOPP - Overview: Copper, RBCs
Copper, RBCs
FCICP - Overview: Circulating Immune Complex Panel
Circulating Immune Complex Panel
FCLPF - Overview: Cathartic Laxatives Profile, Stool
Cathartic Laxatives Profile, Stool
INFXP - Overview: Infliximab Quantitation with Antibodies to Infliximab, Serum
Trough level quantitation for evaluation of patients undergoing therapy with infliximab for proactive or reactive therapeutic drug monitoring.
MFRGG - Overview: Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, and Aortopathy Gene Panel, Varies
Providing a genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of Marfan syndrome and related conditions Establishing a diagnosis for Marfan syndrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome, vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome,...
CACMG - Overview: Comprehensive Arrhythmia and Cardiomyopathy Gene Panel, Varies
Providing a genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of a hereditary form of either a cardiomyopathy or cardiac arrhythmia Establishing a diagnosis of a hereditary form of either a cardiomyopathy or...
Providing a genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of recessive congenital methemoglobinemia Genotype confirmation of borderline cytochrome b5 reductase (methemoglobin reductase: METR) enzyme activity...
FLARP - Overview: Free-Living Amebae, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Aids in the diagnosis of primary amebic meningoencephalitis and granulomatous amebic encephalitis in spinal fluid and tissue in conjunction with clinical and radiologic findings This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients.
Diagnostic workup of patients with high probability of BCR::ABL1-positive hematopoietic neoplasms, predominantly chronic myeloid/myelogenous leukemia and acute lymphoblastic leukemia
CTSU - Overview: Ceramide Trihexosides and Sulfatides, Random, Urine
Identifying patients with Fabry disease Identifying patients with metachromatic leukodystrophy Identifying patients with saposin B deficiency Identifying patients with multiple sulfatase deficiency Identifying patients with...
Rapid identification to the species level and susceptibility testing for Mycobacterium species, Nocardia species, and other aerobic actinomycete genera and species from pure culture isolates
ROMA2 - Overview: Risk Score, if Postmenopausal, Serum
Calculating risk assessment for finding an ovarian malignancy during surgery in postmenopausal women who present with an adnexal mass
FGHRH - Overview: Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone (GH-RH, also known as GHRF or GRF)
Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone (GH-RH, also known as GHRF or GRF)
A1R - Overview: A1 Antigen Subtype, Blood
Additional proof of alloantibody specificity Assessment of solid organ transplantation donor compatibility This test is not useful for the purpose of establishing paternity.
FANG1 - Overview: Angiotensin I, Plasma
Angiotensin I, Plasma
FBUMT - Overview: Bupropion and Metabolite, Serum
Bupropion and Metabolite, Serum
BOAC - Overview: Boron, Serum/Plasma
Boron, Serum/Plasma
FSERO - Overview: SeroNeg RAdx3 Profile
SeroNeg RAdx3 Profile
Neurotensin
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
TOXGP - Overview: Toxoplasma gondii Antibody, IgG, Serum
Determining whether a patient has had previous exposure to or recent infection with Toxoplasma gondii This test is not useful for diagnosing infection in infants younger than 6 months of age. In that age group, IgG antibodies usually are...
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
MAL - Overview: Rapid Malaria/Babesia Smear, Varies
Rapid and accurate detection and species identification of Plasmodium Detection of Babesia, trypanosomes, and some species of microfilariae
HBA1C - Overview: Hemoglobin A1c, Blood
Evaluating the long-term control of blood glucose concentrations in patients with diabetes Diagnosing diabetes Identifying patients at increased risk for diabetes (prediabetes) This assay is not useful in determining day-to-day glucose...
AFH - Overview: Factor H Autoantibody, Serum
Detection and quantification of antibodies to factor H Monitoring patients with known factor H autoantibodies Aiding in the differential diagnosis of thrombotic microangiopathy and C3 glomerulopathies
FGEN - Overview: Fungal Culture, Routine
Diagnosing fungal infections from specimens other than blood, skin, hair, nails, and vagina (separate tests are available for these specimen sites)
MYCO - Overview: Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibodies, IgG and IgM, Serum
Screening for recent or past exposure to Mycoplasma pneumoniae This test should not be used as a screening procedure for the general population.
AL - Overview: Aluminum, Serum
Preferred monitoring for aluminum toxicity in patients undergoing dialysis Preferred test for routine aluminum screening Monitoring metallic prosthetic implant wear
Monitoring response to therapy in patients with known e1/a2 BCR/ABL1 (p190) fusion forms
NMHR - Overview: N-Methylhistamine, Random, Urine
Screening for and monitoring of mastocytosis and disorders of systemic mast-cell activation, such as anaphylaxis and other forms of severe systemic allergic reactions using random urine specimens Monitoring therapeutic progress in...
PNYG - Overview: Phenytoin, Total and Phenobarbital Group, Serum
Monitoring for appropriate therapeutic concentration of phenytoin and phenobarbital Assessing compliance or toxicity
STRC - Overview: Standard Renal Clearance, Plasma and Random Urine
Precise measurement of glomerular filtration rate and renal plasma flow
MPU - Overview: Monoclonal Protein Studies, 24 Hour, Urine
Monitoring patients with monoclonal gammopathies
CCP - Overview: Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Evaluating patients suspected of having rheumatoid arthritis (RA) Differentiating RA from other inflammatory arthritis or connective tissue diseases
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
BAIPD - Overview: Bile Acids for Peroxisomal Disorders, Serum
Biomarker for peroxisomal biogenesis disorders, such as Zellweger spectrum disorder and single enzyme defects of bile acid synthesis, including D-bifunctional protein deficiency and alpha methyl CoA racemases Monitoring patients receiving...
OPATX - Overview: Opiates Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine
Detection and quantification of codeine, hydrocodone, oxycodone, morphine, hydromorphone, oxymorphone, noroxycodone, noroxymorphone, norhydrocodone, dihydrocodeine, and naloxone in urine Chain of custody is required whenever the results of...
P504S - Overview: P504S Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Characterization of renal cell carcinoma and the identification of high-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia and prostate carcinoma
TGII - Overview: Thyroglobulin, Interference Interpretation
Interpretation for the evaluation of suspected interference from heterophile antibodies causing a falsely elevated thyroglobulin result
WNGS - Overview: West Nile Virus Antibody, IgG, Serum
Detection of IgG antibodies in West Nile virus infections
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....
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
Top highlights include: Facebook launches into the digital space of healthcare, medical breakthrough for Ebola, and how the brain makes memories.