Referred Tests
| Web: | mayocliniclabs.com |
|---|---|
| Email: | mcl@mayo.edu |
| Telephone: | 800-533-1710 |
| International: | +1 855-379-3115 |
| Values are valid only on day of printing. | |
Test ID: OXNP
Oxysterols, Plasma
Useful For 
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Investigation of possible diagnoses of Niemann-Pick disease types A, B, or C in plasma specimens
Monitoring of individuals with NPC disease
Testing Algorithm Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
The following are available in Special Instructions:
-Newborn Screening Act Sheet Niemann-Pick A/B Disease: Decreased Acid Sphingomyelinase
Special Instructions Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test
Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Yes
Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test
Oxysterols, P
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Niemann-Pick type A
Niemann-Pick type B
Niemann-Pick type C
Acid Schingomyelinase Deficiency
ASM Deficiency
Niemann-Pick type B
Niemann-Pick type C
Acid Schingomyelinase Deficiency
ASM Deficiency