IGE - Overview: Immunoglobulin E (IgE), Serum
Evaluating patients with suspected diseases associated with elevations in total immunoglobulin E (IgE), including allergic disease, primary immunodeficiencies, infections, malignancies, or other inflammatory diseases Diagnostic evaluation...
LDLD - Overview: Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) Cholesterol, Beta-Quantification, Serum
Evaluation of cardiovascular risk Verification of estimated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in patients with hypertriglyceridemia or extremely low LDL-C Diagnosis of familial hypobetalipoproteinemia and abetalipoproteinemia
MINT - Overview: Molecular Interpretation
Interpretation of the hereditary erythrocytosis profile
MECPI - Overview: Methicillin Resistance Gene, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Detecting mecA in staphylococcal bacterial isolates Evaluating treatment options when oxacillin or cefoxitin breakpoints are unavailable (eg, certain Staphylococcus species other than Staphylococcus aureus) Predicting antimicrobial...
ALAD - Overview: Aminolevulinic Acid Dehydratase, Whole Blood
Preferred confirmation test for the diagnosis of aminolevulinic acid dehydratase deficiency porphyria This test is not useful for detecting lead intoxication.
Determining the resistance of species of Nocardia and other aerobic actinomycetes to antimicrobial agents. This test is not useful for determining resistance of aerobic actinomycetes species of the following genera: Actinoallomurus,...
ALAUR - Overview: Aminolevulinic Acid, Urine
Assisting in the differential diagnosis of the acute hepatic porphyrias
ACMFS - Overview: Acetylcholine Receptor Modulating Antibody, Flow Cytometry Assay, Serum
Diagnosis for autoimmune myasthenia gravis (MG) in adults and children Distinguishing autoimmune from congenital MG in adults and children or other acquired forms of neuromuscular junction transmission disorders. This test is a...
BILEA - Overview: Bile Acids, Total, Serum
An aid in the evaluation of liver function Evaluation of liver function changes before the formation of more advanced clinical signs of illness such as icterus An aid in the determination of hepatic dysfunction as a result of chemical and...
SCOC - Overview: Coccidioides Antibody, Complement Fixation and Immunodiffusion, Serum
Diagnosis of coccidioidomycosis using serum specimens
NMHR1 - 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 as a part of a random urine collection profile Monitoring therapeutic...
NMH1D - Overview: N-Methylhistamine, 24 Hour, 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 as a part of a profile Monitoring therapeutic progress in conditions...
COBRU - Overview: Cobalt/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
Detecting cobalt exposure in a random urine collection Monitoring metallic prosthetic implant wear This test is not useful for assessment of vitamin B12 activity.
Diagnostic workup of patients with a high probability of BCR-ABL1-positive hematopoietic neoplasms, particularly acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-lymphoblastic leukemia), to provide a pretreatment quantitative level of BCR-ABL1 mRNA...
GLSF - Overview: Glucose, Spinal Fluid
Investigating possible central nervous system infection
UOSMS - Overview: Osmolality, Serum
Evaluating acutely ill or comatose patients
MYGLS - Overview: Myoglobin, Serum
Assessing muscle damage from any cause
XSRM - Overview: Additional Sample for Reflex Oligoclonal Banding, Serum
Additional Sample for Reflex Oligoclonal Banding, Serum
RAPAN - Overview: Rheumatoid Arthritis Panel, Serum
Evaluating patients suspected of having rheumatoid arthritis (RA) Differentiating RA from other inflammatory arthritis or connective tissue diseases Diagnosis and stratification of rheumatoid arthritis
BTK - Overview: Bruton Tyrosine Kinase, Protein Expression, Flow Cytometry, Blood
Preliminary screening for X-linked agammaglobulinemia, primarily in male patients (<65 years) or female carriers (child-bearing age: <45 years)
PEWE - Overview: Porphyrins Evaluation, Washed Erythrocytes
Preferred test for analysis of erythrocyte porphyrins Establishing a biochemical diagnosis of erythropoietic protoporphyria, and X-linked dominant protoporphyria
Determining the in vitro susceptibility on isolates of anaerobic bacteria involved in human infections Directing antimicrobial therapy for anaerobic bacterial infections
ZW234 - Overview: Miscellaneous University of Alabama at Birmingham
Miscellaneous University of Alabama at Birmingham
ZW113 - Overview: Miscellaneous LabCorp-RTP,NC
Miscellaneous LabCorp-RTP,NC
FCDU1 - Overview: Opiates, Umbilical Cord Tissue
Opiates, Umbilical Cord Tissue
FDIRU - Overview: Diuretic Screen, Urine
Diuretic Screen, Urine
TPSF - Overview: Protein, Total, Spinal Fluid
Detecting disruptions of the blood-brain barrier or intrathecal synthesis of immunoglobulins
TRCNG - Overview: Trichinella Antibody, IgG, Serum
As an adjunct in the diagnosis of trichinosis
QUIN - Overview: Quinidine, Serum
Assessing and adjusting quinidine dosage for optimal therapeutic level Assessing quinidine toxicity
FENS - Overview: Fentanyl Screen, Random, Urine
Screening for drug abuse or use involving fentanyl
Evaluating patients with suspected autoimmune encephalitis and autoimmune epilepsy using serum specimens
HEXU - Overview: Iohexol, Timed Collection, Urine
Determining glomerular filtration rate in urine specimens
COL7 - Overview: Anti-Collagen type VII, IgG Antibodies, Serum
Initial screening test in the diagnosis of epidermolysis bullosa acquisita and other immunobullous diseases mediated by collagen VII
BARBU - Overview: Barbiturates Confirmation, Random, Urine
Detecting drug abuse involving barbiturates such as amobarbital, butalbital, pentobarbital, phenobarbital, and secobarbital
TAPEN - Overview: Tapentadol and Metabolite, Random, Urine
Monitoring of compliance utilizing tapentadol Detection and confirmation of the illicit use of tapentadol This test is not intended for use in employment-related testing.
CEASF - Overview: Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA), Spinal Fluid
Detecting meningeal carcinomatosis and intradural or extradural infiltration Differentiating brain parenchymal metastasis from adenocarcinoma or squamous-cell carcinoma
CAFF - Overview: Caffeine, Serum
Monitoring caffeine therapy in neonates Assessing caffeine toxicity in neonates
MYCON - Overview: Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibody Interpretation
Interpretation for Mycoplasma pneumoniae screening results
APBCC - Overview: Adaptor Protein 3 Beta2 (AP3B2) Antibody, Cell-Binding Assay, Spinal Fluid
The differential diagnosis of patients presenting with mixed cerebellar and sensory ataxia and myeloneuropathy Evaluating AP3B2 (adaptor protein 3 beta2)-IgG by cell-binding assay using spinal fluid specimens
HEXP - Overview: Iohexol, Plasma
Determining glomerular filtration rate in plasma specimens
OPE - Overview: Ova and Parasite, Travel History or Immunocompromised, Feces
Detecting and identifying parasitic protozoa and eggs and larvae of parasitic helminths in stool specimens
PR3 - Overview: Proteinase 3 Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Evaluating patients with clinical features of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis, specifically granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), microscopic polyangiitis, and eosinophilic granulomatosis with...
LYME - Overview: Lyme Disease Serology, Serum
Diagnosing Lyme disease This test should not be used as a screening procedure for the general population. This test should not be used for treatment monitoring.
AAUCD - Overview: Amino Acids, Urea Cycle Disorders Panel, Plasma
Follow-up of patients with urea cycle disorders
Aiding in identifying individuals with an adaptive immune response to SARS-CoV-2, indicating recent or prior infection
Detection of severe respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causative agent of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue
MPO - Overview: Myeloperoxidase Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Evaluating patients with clinical features anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody associated vasculitis, specifically granulomatosis with polyangiitis, microscopic polyangiitis (MPA), and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis...
SHIGC - Overview: Shigella Culture, Feces
Determining whether Shigella species may be the cause of diarrhea Reflexive testing for Shigella species from nucleic acid amplification test-positive stool This test is generally not useful for patients hospitalized more than 3 days...
CHRTI - Overview: Chromosome Analysis, Skin Biopsy
Diagnosis of mosaic congenital chromosome abnormalities, including mosaic aneuploidy and mosaic structural abnormalities Subsequent chromosome analysis when results from peripheral blood are inconclusive
Mayo Clinic Ranked No. 1 Hospital Nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - Insights
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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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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....