CTRNA - Overview: Chlamydia trachomatis, Nucleic Acid Amplification, Varies
Detecting Chlamydia trachomatis This test is not intended for use in medico-legal applications. This test is not useful for the detection of other Chlamydia species.
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...
CATLN - Overview: Calcitonin, Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy Needle Wash, Lymph Node
As an adjunct to cytologic examination of fine-needle aspiration specimens in athyrotic individuals treated for medullary thyroid carcinoma to confirm or exclude metastases in enlarged or ultrasonographically suspicious lymph nodes
CRANR - Overview: Cortisol, Free, Random, Urine
Investigating suspected hypercortisolism when a 24-hour collection is prohibitive (ie, pediatric patients)
DDITF - Overview: Myxoid/Round Cell Liposarcoma, 12q13 (DDIT3 or CHOP) Rearrangement, FISH, Tissue
Aiding in the diagnosis of myxoid/round cell liposarcoma by detecting a neoplastic clone associated with gene rearrangement involving the DDIT3 (CHOP) gene region at 12q13
PHOS - Overview: Phosphorus (Inorganic), Serum
Diagnosis and management of a variety of disorders including bone, parathyroid, and kidney disease
VITA - Overview: Vitamin A, Serum
Diagnosing vitamin A deficiency and toxicity Monitoring vitamin A therapy
RTIC - Overview: Reticulocytes, Blood
Assessing erythropoietic bone marrow activity in anemia and other hematologic conditions
AKC - Overview: Adenylate Kinase Enzyme Activity, Blood
Assessment of adenylate kinase activity as part of the evaluation of chronic nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia
ASB - Overview: Arsenic, Blood
Detecting acute or very recent arsenic exposure Monitoring the effectiveness of therapy This test is not useful for evaluation of chronic arsenic exposure.
CDTA - Overview: Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin, Adult, Serum
Indicating chronic alcohol abuse This test is not appropriate for screening patients for congenital disorders of glycosylation.
TRIGC - Overview: Triglycerides, CDC, Serum
Measurement of triglycerides as part of lipoprotein profiling
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...
FPEPA - Overview: Gastric Pepsin A Assay
Gastric Pepsin A Assay
HIAAR - Overview: 5-Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid, Random, Urine
Biochemical diagnosis and monitoring of intestinal carcinoid syndrome using random urine specimens
ESTF - Overview: Estrogens, Estrone (E1) and Estradiol (E2), Fractionated, Serum
Simultaneous high-sensitivity determination of serum estrone and estradiol levels Situations requiring either higher sensitivity estradiol measurement, estrone measurement, or both, including -As part of the diagnosis and workup of...
PKC - Overview: Pyruvate Kinase Enzyme Activity, Blood
Evaluation of nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia as a part of a profile Evaluation of neonatal anemia or jaundice Evaluation of unexplained noninfectious hepatic failure Evaluation of unexplained iron overload Evaluation of unusually...
PK1 - Overview: Pyruvate Kinase Enzyme Activity, Blood
Evaluation of nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia Evaluation of neonatal anemia or jaundice Evaluation of unexplained noninfectious hepatic failure Evaluation of unexplained iron overload Evaluation of unusually severe hemoglobin S...
AK1 - Overview: Adenylate Kinase Enzyme Activity, Blood
Evaluation of chronic nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia
SGSS - Overview: Synthetic Glucocorticoid Screen, Serum
Confirming the presence of listed synthetic glucocorticoids (see Interpretation) Confirming the cause of secondary adrenal insufficiency This test is not useful for detection of fluticasone propionate.
CHOU - Overview: Carbohydrate, Urine
Screening for conditions associated with increased excretion of carbohydrates, including inborn errors of fructose and galactose metabolism. This test is not recommended as a follow up test for abnormal newborn screening for galactosemia.
SGSU - Overview: Synthetic Glucocorticoid Screen, Random, Urine
Confirming the presence of the listed synthetic glucocorticoids Confirming the cause of secondary adrenal insufficiency
VITAP - Overview: Vitamin A, Serum
Diagnosing vitamin A deficiency and toxicity as a part of a profile Monitoring vitamin A therapy
DD22F - Overview: 22q11.2 Deletion/Duplication, FISH, Varies
Establishing a diagnosis of 22q deletion/duplication syndromes Detecting cryptic rearrangements involving 22q11.2 or 22q11.3 that are not demonstrated by conventional chromosome studies
LSDS - Overview: Lysosomal Disorders Screen, Random, Urine
Screening patients suspected of having a lysosomal disorder
BPGMM - Overview: 2,3-Bisphosphoglycerate Mutase, Full Gene Sequencing Analysis, Varies
Diagnosing 2,3-bisphosphoglycerate mutase deficiency in individuals with lifelong, unexplained erythrocytosis Identifying genetic variant carriers in family members of an affected individual for the purposes of preconception genetic...
POX - Overview: Fatty Acid Profile, Peroxisomal (C22-C26), Serum
Evaluating patients with possible peroxisomal disorders, single-enzyme defects of peroxisomal metabolism, such as X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy or peroxisomal biogenesis disorders (Zellweger syndrome spectrum) using serum specimens Aiding...
Detection of acute hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection before the appearance of HCV antibodies in serum (ie, <2 months from exposure) in women who are pregnant Detection and confirmation of chronic HCV infection in women who are...
POXP - Overview: Fatty Acid Profile, Peroxisomal (C22-C26), Plasma
Evaluating patients with possible peroxisomal disorders, including peroxisomal biogenesis disorders, X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy, and Refsum disease using plasma specimens Aiding in the assessment of peroxisomal function
LMPP - Overview: Lipoprotein Metabolism Profile, Serum
Diagnosing dyslipoproteinemia Quantifying cholesterol and triglycerides in very-low-density lipoprotein, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), high-density lipoproteins (HDL), and chylomicrons Identifying lipoprotein-X Classifying...
ENAE - Overview: Antibody to Extractable Nuclear Antigen Evaluation, Serum
Evaluating patients with clinical features suggestive of antinuclear antibody (ANA) associated connective tissue disease. May also be indicated in patients who test negative for ANA and have features of Sjogren syndrome and idiopathic...
SHBG1 - Overview: Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin, Serum
Diagnosis and follow-up of women with signs or symptoms of androgen excess (eg, polycystic ovarian syndrome and idiopathic hirsutism) An adjunct in monitoring sex-steroid and antiandrogen therapy An adjunct in the diagnosis of disorders...
CSTCE - Overview: Cystatin C with Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR), Serum
Assessing kidney function in patients suspected of having kidney disease Monitoring treatment response in patients with kidney disease An index of glomerular filtration rate (GFR), especially in patients where serum creatinine may be...
17PRN - Overview: Pregnenolone and 17-Hydroxypregnenolone, Serum
An ancillary test for congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), particularly in situations in which a diagnosis of both 21- and 11-hydroxylase deficiency have been ruled out Confirming a diagnosis of 3-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase...
FPCEL - Overview: Elastase, Pancreatic, Serum
Elastase, Pancreatic, Serum
OSCAL - Overview: Osteocalcin, Serum
Monitoring and assessing effectiveness of antiresorptive therapy in patients treated for osteopenia, osteoporosis, Paget disease, or other disorders in which osteocalcin levels are elevated As an adjunct in the diagnosis of medical...
ACTH - Overview: Adrenocorticotropic Hormone, Plasma
Determining the cause of hypercortisolism and hypocortisolism
MAGRU - Overview: Magnesium/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
Assessing the cause of abnormal serum magnesium concentrations Determining whether nutritional magnesium loads are adequate Calculating urinary calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate supersaturation and assessing kidney stone risk.
CARNS - Overview: Carnitine, Serum
Evaluation of patients with a clinical suspicion of a wide range of conditions including organic acidemias, fatty acid oxidation disorders, and primary carnitine deficiency using serum specimens
CARN - Overview: Carnitine, Plasma
Evaluation of patients with a clinical suspicion of a wide range of conditions including organic acidemias, fatty acid oxidation disorders, and primary carnitine deficiency using plasma specimens
CTXWB - Overview: Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis, Blood
Evaluating patients with a clinical suspicion of cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX) Monitoring of individuals with CTX on chenodeoxycholic acid (CDCA) therapy This test is not useful for the identification of carriers. This test is...
EMAIG - Overview: Endomysial Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Analysis of IgG-endomysial antibodies for the diagnosis of dermatitis herpetiformis and celiac disease Monitoring adherence to gluten-free diet in patients with dermatitis herpetiformis and celiac disease
PADF - Overview: Prenatal Aneuploidy Detection, FISH
Screening for chromosomal aneuploidies of chromosomes 13, 18, 21, X, and Y in prenatal specimens
GAST - Overview: Gastrin, Serum
Investigation of patients with achlorhydria or pernicious anemia Investigation of patients suspected of having Zollinger-Ellison syndrome Diagnosis of gastrinoma
APOEG - Overview: Apolipoprotein E Genotyping, Blood
Determining the specific apolipoprotein E (APOE) genotypes in individuals with type III hyperlipoproteinemia Determining the specific APOE genotypes that may increase risk for amyloid related imaging abnormalities in individuals being...
MDSDF - Overview: Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Diagnostic FISH, Varies
Detecting a neoplastic clone associated with the common chromosome abnormalities seen in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes or other myeloid malignancies using a laboratory-designated probe set algorithm Evaluating specimens in which...
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STPCO - Overview: ThinPrep with Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Co-Test-Screen, Varies
Screening for cervical carcinoma or intraepithelial lesions and the presence or absence of high-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) when screening women over the age of 30 for possible cervical neoplasia Detection of high-risk HPV genotypes...
DTPCO - Overview: ThinPrep with Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Co-Test-Diagnostic, Varies
Detection and diagnosis of cervical carcinoma or intraepithelial lesions and the presence or absence of high-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) in women over age 30 at risk for cervical neoplasia Detecting high-risk HPV genotypes...
ADEVL - Overview: Alzheimer Disease Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
Assessment of adults with cognitive impairment being evaluated for Alzheimer disease and other causes of cognitive impairment These assays should not be used to predict the development of dementia or other neurologic conditions or to...
Information: Interpreting Laboratory Tests to Determine New vs. Residual Use of Marijuana - Insights
In this month's "Hot Topic," Paul Jannetto, Ph.D., identifies how to determine new vs. residual use of marijuana in a patient, and teaches how to calculate the carboxy-tetrahydrocannabinol (carboxy-THC)...
Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: March 12 - Insights
known. We performed laser microdissection (LCM) of glomeruli followed by mass spectrometry (MS) in 12 cases each of DDD, C3GN, and pretransplant kidney control biopsies....
COVID-19: At-home sample collection vs. at-home testing - Insights
The concept of at-home testing for COVID-19 sounds straightforward. But there's nuance to it that's important to understand. Right now, an at-home test for COVID-19 is not available, although there may be one coming soon. But in some areas,...
Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: Nov. 12 - Insights
This week’s Research Roundup highlights a mechanism for preventing asymmetric histone segregation onto replicating DNA strands.
Transfusion Toons: A1 vs. A2 - Insights
Justin Kreuter, M.D., Clinical Pathologist and Medical Director of the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Center in Rochester, Minnesota, and Theresa Malin, an Education Specialist in Transfusion Medicine at Mayo Clinic, have launched “Transfusion...