ZW190 - Overview: Miscellaneous Nemours Children's Health-Gastroenterology
Miscellaneous Nemours Children's Health-Gastroenterology
ZW179 - Overview: Misc Medical Neurogenetics, LLC
Misc Medical Neurogenetics, LLC
Units of Measurement - Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Units of Measure A list of common units used in the reporting of our assays has been defined. Refer to the table for these units as well as the recommended report abbreviations. Last updated: June 6, 2025...
HBVQN - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) DNA Detection and Quantification by Real-Time PCR, Serum
Detection and quantification of hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA in serum of patients with chronic HBV infection (ie, hepatitis B surface antigen-positive) Monitoring disease progression in chronic HBV infection Monitoring response to anti-HBV...
GPSY - Overview: Glucopsychosine, Blood Spot
Second-tier test when newborn screening results with reduced beta-glucosidase (GBA) activity are identified Diagnosis and monitoring of patients with Gaucher disease using dried blood spot specimens Monitoring a patient's response to...
WGSEQ - Overview: Gamma-Globin Full Gene Sequencing, Varies
An adjunct in the interpretation of hemoglobin electrophoresis results Evaluation for suspected gamma variants or nondeletional hereditary persistence of fetal hemoglobin Assessment of unstable gamma chain variants when other tests for...
CTB - Overview: Mycobacteria and Nocardia Culture, Varies
Detection and identification of Mycobacterium species, Nocardia species, and other aerobic actinomycetes
SAU - Overview: Sialic Acid, Free and Total, Random, Urine
Screening for sialic acid disorders
FGANP - Overview: Ganciclovir, Plasma
Ganciclovir, Plasma
FFX3F - Overview: Factor XIII, Functional
Factor XIII, Functional
FROPI - Overview: Ropivacaine, Serum/Plasma
Ropivacaine, Serum/Plasma
BLWX - Overview: Walnut-Food Components, IgE, Serum
Evaluation of patients with suspected walnut-food allergy to one of 2 walnut-food components
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...
STER - Overview: Sterols, Plasma
Investigation of possible desmosterolosis (desmosterol reductase deficiency), cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis, lathosterolosis, sitosterolemia, sterol C4 methyl oxidase deficiency, MEND (male EBP disorder with neurologic defects) syndrome,...
SERWB - Overview: Serotonin, Blood
In conjunction with, or as an alternative to, first-order tests in the differential diagnosis of isolated symptoms suggestive of carcinoid syndrome, in particular flushing (5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid or serum chromogranin A measurements are...
SER - Overview: Serotonin, Serum
In conjunction with, or as an alternative to, first-order tests in the differential diagnosis of isolated symptoms suggestive of carcinoid syndrome, in particular flushing (5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid or serum chromogranin A measurements are...
FAS1A - Overview: Anti-SAE1 Ab, IgG
Anti-SAE1 Ab, IgG
FRFIT - Overview: Rabies Antibody Endpoint
Rabies Antibody Endpoint
9AINH - Overview: Factor IX Inhibitor Profile, Professional Interpretation
Interpretation for the detection and titering of coagulation inhibitor to the specific factor requested, primarily factor IX in patients with hemophilia B
TGRP - Overview: Testosterone, Total and Free, Serum
Alternative, second-level test for suspected increases or decreases in physiologically active testosterone: -Assessment of androgen status in cases with suspected or known sex hormone-binding globulin-binding abnormalities -Assessment of...
BLWRF - Overview: Walnut-Food, IgE, with Reflex to Walnut-Food Components, IgE, Serum
Evaluation of patients with suspected walnut-food allergy
AMH1 - Overview: Antimullerian Hormone, Serum
Assessing ovarian status, including ovarian reserve and responsiveness, as part of an evaluation for infertility and assisted reproduction protocols Assessment of menopausal status, including premature ovarian failure Evaluation of...
Supporting the diagnosis of endometrial stromal tumors when used in conjunction with an anatomic pathology consultation
SERU - Overview: Serotonin, 24 Hour, Urine
Diagnosis of a small subgroup of carcinoid tumors that produce predominately 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) but very little serotonin and chromogranin A Follow-up for patients with known or treated carcinoid tumors that produce predominately...
9INHT - Overview: Factor IX Inhibitor Profile Technical Interpretation
Technical interpretation of inhibitor to factor IX testing for patients with hemophilia B
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
Neurotensin
ACC - Overview: Adrenal Mass Panel, 24 Hour, Urine
Aiding in assessing malignancy in adrenal masses May aid in improving diagnostic and prognostic prediction and dissect disease mechanisms for the following applications: -Diagnostic assessment and follow up of adrenal cortical...
TTFB - Overview: Testosterone, Total, Bioavailable, and Free, Serum
Second- or third-order test for evaluating testosterone status (eg, when abnormalities of sex hormone-binding globulin are present)
STK1Z - Overview: Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome, STK11, Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Evaluating patients with a personal or family history suggestive of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS) Establishing a diagnosis of PJS allowing for targeted cancer surveillance based on associated risks Identifying variants within genes known...
HMUOE - Overview: Heavy Metal Occupational Exposure, with Reflex, Random, Urine
Preferred screening test for detection of arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead due to occupational exposure using random urine specimens
HMUCR - Overview: Heavy Metal/Creatinine Ratio, with Reflex, Random, Urine
Preferred screening test for detection of arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead in random urine specimens
MGMR - Overview: Myasthenia Gravis Evaluation with Muscle-Specific Kinase (MuSK) Reflex, Serum
Diagnosing 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 Establishing a quantitative...
MGLE - Overview: Myasthenia Gravis/Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome Evaluation, Serum
Confirming the autoimmune basis of a defect in neuromuscular transmission (eg, myasthenia gravis [MG], Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome [LEMS]) Distinguishing LEMS from autoimmune forms of MG Providing a quantitative autoantibody...
SMNCS - Overview: Spinal Muscular Atrophy Carrier Screening, Deletion/Duplication Analysis, Varies
General population carrier screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) Carrier screening for reproductive partners of known SMA carriers Carrier screening for parents of a child with a known deletion of the survival motor neuron 1 gene...
Evaluating patients with suspected stiff-person syndrome (classical or focal forms, such as stiff-limb or stiff-trunk) and progressive encephalomyelitis with rigidity and myoclonus using spinal fluid specimens
INFXR - Overview: Infliximab Quantitation with Reflex to Antibodies to Infliximab, Serum
Trough level quantitation for evaluation of patients undergoing therapy with infliximab, with signs and symptoms of loss of response to therapy.
ROMA1 - Overview: Risk Score, if Premenopausal, Serum
Calculating risk assessment for finding an ovarian malignancy during surgery in premenopausal women who present with an adnexal mass
Increased levels of neopterin are found during impaired renal function and viral infection in transplant patients. Elevated levels are also indicators for conditions related to impaired cellular immunity.
HGNA - Overview: Mercury, Nails
Detecting mercury exposure in nail specimens
Detecting lead exposure using nail specimens
Identification of breast and urinary cancer, among others
MSFNG - Overview: Fibronectin Glomerulopathy Confirmation, Mass Spectrometry
Aiding in the diagnosis of fibronectin glomerulopathy
ASNA - Overview: Arsenic, Nails
Detection of nonacute arsenic exposure in nail specimens
HGHAR - Overview: Mercury, Hair
Detecting mercury exposure in hair specimens
3MGAP - Overview: 3-Methylglutaconic Aciduria Panel, Varies
Follow up for abnormal biochemical results suggestive of 3-methylglutaconic aciduria (3-MGA) Establishing a molecular diagnosis for patients with 3-MGA Identifying variants within genes known to be associated with3-MGA, allowing for...
NMEM - Overview: Red Blood Cell Membrane Disorders Gene Panel, Next-Generation Sequencing, Varies
Providing a comprehensive genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of a red blood cell (RBC) membrane disorder Second-tier testing for patients in whom previous targeted gene variant analyses were...
Evaluating patients with suspected stiff-person syndrome (classical or focal forms, such as stiff-limb or stiff-trunk) and progressive encephalomyelitis with rigidity and myoclonus using serum specimens
HMU24 - Overview: Heavy Metals Screen, with Reflex, 24 Hour, Urine
Detecting arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead exposure and toxicity using 24-hour urine specimens
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.
Mucopolysaccharidosis type I (MPS I) is a rare genetic disorder that typically presents with progressive multisystem involvement in early childhood. This condition results from the deficiency of the enzyme...
webinar on implementation of high-sensitivity troponin I assay - Insights
Cardiovascular Diseases, will be presenting a webinar on the implementation of a high-sensitivity troponin I assay. The webinar will be held February 13 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. eastern....
Should I Stay or Should I Go? - Insights
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., and Rondell Graham, M.B.B.S., delve into the critical decisions involved in contemplating a role on the staff at the institution where you receive your training.
often oversimplified & misunderstood technology--Part I
In the last decade, genetic testing has evolved from single-gene Sanger based assays to much more complex next-generation sequencing (NGS) based assays.
inform novel treatments for kidney stones - Part I - Insights
A collaborative study between Mayo Clinic and the University of Illinois debunked the previous consensus about how kidney stones grow.