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HELIS - Overview: Helicobacter pylori Culture with Antimicrobial Susceptibilities, Varies

Recovery of Helicobacter pylori from gastric specimens for antimicrobial susceptibility testing of the organism (amoxicillin, clarithromycin, levofloxacin, metronidazole, rifampin, and tetracycline are routinely tested)

NCDTC - Overview: Neurochondrin Antibody, Tissue Immunofluorescence Titer, Spinal Fluid

Detecting neurochondrin-IgG in spinal fluid (CSF) from patients presenting with cerebellar and brainstem syndrome Reporting an end titer result from CSF specimens

NCLW - Overview: Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis, Two-Enzyme Panel, Leukocytes

Supporting the biochemical diagnosis of two neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses, CLN1 and CLN2 in whole blood specimens This test is not useful for carrier detection.

PBOU - Overview: Lead Occupational Exposure, Random, Urine

Detecting clinically significant lead exposure due to occupational exposure in random urine specimens This test is not a substitute for blood lead screening.

CFRCS - Overview: Bacterial Culture, Cystic Fibrosis with Antimicrobial Susceptibilities, Varies

Detecting disease-causing aerobic bacteria in specimens from patients with cystic fibrosis Determining the in vitro antimicrobial susceptibility of potentially pathogenic aerobic bacteria, if appropriate

EXHR - Overview: Hematologic Disorders, DNA and RNA Extract and Hold, Varies

Reserving nucleic acids on any specimen for which molecular analysis requiring DNA or RNA may be necessary at a future date, ensuring that adequate material for testing is available

QHV6P - Overview: Human Herpesvirus-6 A and B DNA Detection and Quantification, PCR, Plasma

As an adjunct in the rapid diagnosis of human herpesvirus-6 infection using plasma specimens This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients

JAKXB - Overview: JAK2 Exon 12 and Other Non-V617F Mutation Detection, Blood

Second-order testing to aid in the distinction between a reactive cytosis and a myeloproliferative neoplasm, particularly when a diagnosis of polycythemia is being considered, using blood specimens

CMVLR - Overview: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Molecular Detection, PCR, Lower Respiratory

Rapid qualitative detection of cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA in lower respiratory specimens This test is not intended for the monitoring of CMV disease progression or response to therapy.

CRMTC - Overview: Collapsin Response-Mediator Protein-5 (CRMP-5) Neuronal IgG Titer, Spinal Fluid

Evaluation of neuroautoimmunity, particularly small-cell lung carcinoma and thymoma, in conjunction with other antineuronal antibodies Reporting an end titer result from cerebrospinal fluid specimens

LGBBS - Overview: Globotriaosylsphingosine, Blood Spot

Screening of patients with Fabry disease using dried blood spots when a serum specimen is not available This test should not be used for newborn screening followup.

PDEIS - Overview: Phosphodiesterase 10A (PDE10A) IgG, Tissue Immunofluorescence, Serum

Detecting phosphodiesterase 10A (PDE10A)-IgG in serum specimens Evaluation of autoimmune/paraneoplastic neurological syndromes among patients presenting with movement disorders and encephalopathy

FFRWB - Overview: Friedreich Ataxia, Frataxin, Quantitative, Blood

Diagnosing individuals with Friedreich ataxia in whole blood specimens Monitoring frataxin levels in patients with Friedreich ataxia This test is not useful for carrier detection.

FFRBS - Overview: Friedreich Ataxia, Frataxin, Quantitative, Blood Spot

Diagnosing individuals with Friedreich ataxia in blood spot specimens Monitoring frataxin levels in patients with Friedreich ataxia This test is not useful for carrier detection.

PAC1 - Overview: Paraneoplastic, Autoantibody Evaluation, Spinal Fluid

Aiding in the diagnosis of paraneoplastic neurological autoimmune disorders related to carcinoma of lung, breast, ovary, thymoma, or Hodgkin lymphoma using spinal fluid specimens

HVDIP - Overview: HIV-1 and HIV-2 Antibody Confirmation and Differentiation, Plasma

Confirmation and differentiation of HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies in plasma specimens that show reactive results with third-(HIV-1/-2 antibody only) and 4th-generation (HIV antigen and antibody) HIV serologic assays This test is not useful as...

RA1U - Overview: Alpha-1-Microglobulin, Random, Urine

Assessment of renal tubular injury or dysfunction using random urine specimens Screening for tubular abnormalities Detecting chronic asymptomatic renal tubular dysfunction (2)

HVPRS - Overview: HIV Antigen and Antibody Prenatal Routine Screen, Serum

Screening for HIV-1 and HIV-2 infection in nonsymptomatic pregnant patients This test should not be used as a screening or confirmatory test for blood donor specimens.

I2SWB - Overview: Iduronate-2-Sulfatase, Leukocytes

Supporting the biochemical diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidosis II (MPS II; Hunter syndrome) in whole blood specimens This test is not useful for carrier detection for MPS II.

QHV6C - Overview: Human Herpesvirus-6 A and B DNA Detection and Quantification, PCR, Spinal Fluid

As an adjunct in the rapid diagnosis of human herpesvirus-6 infection using cerebrospinal fluid specimens This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients.

JAKXM - Overview: JAK2 Exon 12 and Other Non-V617F Mutation Detection, Bone Marrow

Second-order testing to aid in the distinction between a reactive cytosis and a myeloproliferative neoplasm, particularly when a diagnosis of polycythemia is being entertained; for use with bone marrow specimens

HIVSP - Overview: HIV Antigen and Antibody Prenatal Routine Screen, Plasma

Screening for HIV-1 and HIV-2 infection in nonsymptomatic pregnant patients This test should not be used as a screening or confirmatory test for blood donor specimens.

PDEIC - Overview: Phosphodiesterase 10A (PDE10A) IgG, Tissue Immunofluorescence, Spinal Fluid

Detecting phosphodiesterase 10A (PDE10A)-IgG in cerebrospinal fluid specimens Evaluation of autoimmune/paraneoplastic neurological syndromes among patients presenting with movement disorders and encephalopathy

COWB - Overview: Cobalt, Blood

Monitoring exposure to cobalt using whole blood specimens Monitoring metallic prosthetic implant wear This test is not useful for assessment of vitamin B12 activity.

MTBXS - Overview: Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex, Molecular Detection and Rifampin Resistance, PCR, Sputum

Rapid detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis DNA from respiratory specimens for the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis Presumptive detection of rifampin resistance based on the presence of resistance-associated mutations

MDS2 - Overview: Movement Disorder, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum

Evaluating patients with suspected paraneoplastic or other autoimmune movement disorders including patients with ataxia, brainstem encephalitis, chorea, dyskinesias, myoclonus, and parkinsonism using serum specimens

MATCC - Overview: Maternal Cell Contamination, Molecular Analysis, Varies

Ruling out the presence of maternal cell contamination within a fetal specimen Required for all prenatal testing performed in Mayo Clinic Laboratories' Molecular and Biochemical Genetics laboratories

HVPPS - Overview: HIV-1 and HIV-2 Antibody Confirmation and Differentiation Prenatal, Serum

Confirmation and differentiation of HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies in serum specimens from prenatal patients who show reactive results with 3rd- (HIV-1/-2 antibody only) and 4th-generation (HIV antigen and antibody) HIV serologic assays This...

HVDSP - Overview: HIV-1 and HIV-2 Antibody Confirmation and Differentiation, Prenatal, Plasma

Confirmation and differentiation of HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies in plasma specimens from prenatal patients who show reactive results with 3rd- (HIV-1/-2 antibody only) and 4th-generation (HIV antigen and antibody) HIV serologic assays This...

CMMPP - Overview: Cobalamin, Methionine, and Methylmalonic Acid Pathways, Plasma

Screening and monitoring patients suspected of or confirmed with an inherited disorder of methionine, cobalamin, or propionate metabolism using plasma specimens Evaluating individuals with suspected deficiency of vitamin B12

HIBAG - Overview: Histoplasma and Blastomyces Antigen, Enzyme Immunoassay, Serum

Diagnosing Histoplasma capsulatum or Blastomyces dermatitidis infection, without differentiation between the organisms, using serum specimens Monitor antigen levels following initiation of antifungal treatment

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

CITRA - Overview: Citrate Excretion, Random, Urine

Diagnosing risk factors for patients with calcium kidney stones using random urine specimens Monitoring results of therapy in patients with calcium stones or renal tubular acidosis

HAVTA - Overview: Hepatitis A Virus Total Antibodies, Serum

Detection of recent or previous exposure or immunity to hepatitis A. This test should not be used as a screening or confirmatory test for blood or solid or soft tissue donor specimens.

ROXUR - Overview: Oxalate, Random, Urine

Monitoring therapy for kidney stones using random urine specimens Identifying increased urinary oxalate as a risk factor for stone formation Diagnosis of primary or secondary hyperoxaluria

PDETS - Overview: Phosphodiesterase 10A (PDE10A) IgG, Tissue Immunofluorescence Titer, Serum

Reporting an end titer result from phosphodiesterase 10A (PDE10A) in serum specimens Evaluation of autoimmune/paraneoplastic neurological syndromes among patients presenting with movement disorders and encephalopathy

EBVPV - Overview: Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies

Rapid qualitative detection of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) DNA in specimens Diagnosis of disease due to EBV This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients.

CMMPS - Overview: Cobalamin, Methionine, and Methylmalonic Acid Pathways, Serum

Screening and monitoring patients suspected of or confirmed with an inherited disorder of methionine, cobalamin, or propionate metabolism using serum specimens Evaluating individuals with suspected deficiency of vitamin B12

CHIDB - Overview: Chimerism-Donor, Varies

Evaluating the donor cells prior to bone marrow transplant Determining the relative amounts of donor and recipient cells in a specimen An indicator of bone marrow transplant success

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

FMBNY - Overview: Fetomaternal Bleed, New York, Blood

Determining the volume of fetal-to-maternal hemorrhage for the purposes of recommending an increased dose of the Rh immune globulin This test is used only for specimens collected in New York state.

MMAP - Overview: Methylmalonic Acid, Quantitative, Plasma

Evaluating children with signs and symptoms of methylmalonic acidemia using plasma specimens Evaluating individuals with signs and symptoms associated with a variety of causes of vitamin B12 (cobalamin) deficiency

MMAS - Overview: Methylmalonic Acid, Quantitative, Serum

Evaluating children with signs and symptoms of methylmalonic acidemia using serum specimens Evaluating individuals with signs and symptoms associated with a variety of causes of vitamin B12 (cobalamin) deficiency

MDC2 - Overview: Movement Disorder, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid

Evaluating patients with suspected paraneoplastic or other autoimmune movement disorders including patients with ataxia, brainstem encephalitis, chorea, dyskinesias, myoclonus, and parkinsonism using spinal fluid specimens

MMAU - Overview: Methylmalonic Acid, Quantitative, Urine

Evaluating children with signs and symptoms of methylmalonic acidemia using urine specimens Evaluating individuals with signs and symptoms associated with a variety of causes of vitamin B12 (cobalamin) deficiency

SPPS - Overview: Stiff-Person Spectrum Disorders Evaluation, including Progressive Encephalomyelitis with Rigidity and Myoclonus, Serum

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

HBOCZ - Overview: BRCA1/BRCA2 Genes, Full Gene Analysis, Varies

Evaluating patients with a personal or family history suggestive of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) syndrome Establishing a diagnosis of HBOC syndrome allowing for targeted cancer surveillance based on associated risks...

HPCUT - Overview: Hematopathology Consultation, Client Embed

Obtaining a rapid, expert opinion for diagnosis of hematologic and nonhematologic diseases using bone marrow biopsy specimens referred by the primary pathologist Obtaining special studies that are not available locally

HBAG - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen, Serum

Diagnosis of acute, recent, or chronic hepatitis B Determination of chronic hepatitis B status This test should not be used as a screening or confirmatory test for blood donor specimens.

UHBAG - Overview: Histoplasma and Blastomyces Antigen, Enzyme Immunoassay, Urine

Diagnosing Histoplasma capsulatum or Blastomyces dermatitidis infection, without differentiation between the organisms, using random urine specimens Monitor antigen levels following initiation of antifungal treatment

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