2C9QT - Overview: Cytochrome P450 2C9 Genotype, Varies
Identifying individuals who may be at risk for altered metabolism of drugs that are modified by cytochrome P450 2C9
3A4Q - Overview: Cytochrome P450 3A4 Genotype, Varies
Aids in determining therapeutic strategies for drugs that are metabolized by cytochrome P450 3A4, including atorvastatin, simvastatin, and lovastatin This test is not useful for managing patients receiving fluvastatin, rosuvastatin, or...
BTWGS - Overview: Bacterial Typing, Whole Genome Sequencing, Varies
Aiding in the investigation of a potential outbreak by a single bacterial species May assist in identification of recurrent infection in an individual patient
CATU - Overview: Catecholamine Fractionation, Free, 24 Hour, Urine
An auxiliary test to fractionated plasma and urine metanephrine measurements in the diagnosis of pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma An auxiliary test to urine vanillylmandelic acid and homovanillic acid determination in the diagnosis and...
HFET - Overview: Hereditary Hemochromatosis, HFE Variant Analysis, Varies
Establishing or confirming the clinical diagnosis of hereditary hemochromatosis (HH) in adults Testing of individuals with increased serum transferrin-iron saturation and ferritin Predictive testing of individuals who have a family...
GAST - Overview: Gastrin, Serum
Investigation of patients with achlorhydria or pernicious anemia Investigation of patients suspected of having Zollinger-Ellison syndrome Diagnosis of gastrinoma
CAH21 - Overview: Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) Profile for 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency, Serum
Preferred screening test for congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) caused by 21-hydroxylase deficiency Part of a battery of tests to evaluate women with hirsutism or infertility, which can result from adult-onset CAH
APGP - Overview: Acute Porphyria Gene Panel, Varies
Establishing a molecular diagnosis for patients with acute porphyria Identifying variants within genes known to be associated with acute porphyria, allowing for predictive testing of at-risk family members
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...
TCRB - Overview: T-Cell Receptor V-Beta Repertoire Analysis, Spectratyping, Blood
Assessment of T-cell receptor diversity in various clinical contexts including inborn errors of immunity (formerly primary immunodeficiencies), monitoring immune reconstitution post-hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, and temporal...
MCL Neuromuscular Flyer MC2775647
MCL Neuromuscular Flyer HEREDITARY NEUROMUSCULAR DISORDERS ENHANCE DIAGNOSIS PHENOTYPIC DIRECTED TESTING emergence advanced molecular testing technologies improved detection
Laboratory Testing of Bone Turnover Markers - Insights
In this “Hot Topic,” Alicia Algeciras-Schimnich, Ph.D., professor of laboratory medicine and pathology at Mayo Clinic, discusses the role of bone turnover markers in osteoporosis treatment as well as how to best interpret changes in bone...
Therapeutic drug monitoring - Insights
Learn more about Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ clinically driven approach to therapeutic drug monitoring.
June 2023 - Liver Pathology - Insights
This "Pathways" program provides an Anatomic Pathology case that includes a history, potential answers, rationale, and relevant references. This case sub-specialty is Liver Pathology.
Our pharmacogenomics (PGx) testing, which is used to inform medication selection and dosing, has the potential to revolutionize medication selection for individuals with treatment-resistant depression.