JAK2B - Overview: JAK2 V617F Mutation Detection, Blood
Aiding in the distinction between a reactive blood cytosis and a chronic myeloproliferative disorder using peripheral blood specimens
JAK2M - Overview: JAK2 V617F Mutation Detection, Bone Marrow
Aiding in the distinction between a reactive blood cytosis and a chronic myeloproliferative disorder using bone marrow specimens
FIBUP - Overview: Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Nuprin), serum
Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Nuprin), serum
ENTP - Overview: Enterovirus, Molecular Detection, PCR, Plasma
Aiding in diagnosing enterovirus infections using plasma specimens This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients.
MLHPB - Overview: MLH1 Hypermethylation Analysis, Blood
As an adjunct to positive hypermethylation in tumor to distinguish between somatic and germline hypermethylation As an adjunct to negative MLH1 germline testing in cases where colon or endometrial tumor demonstrates microsatellite...
FFTIO - Overview: Thiocyanate, Serum
Thiocyanate, Serum
ALGAL - Overview: Galactose-Alpha-1,3-Galactose (Alpha-Gal), IgE, Serum
As an aid in diagnosis of an IgE mediated hypersensitivity allergy to non-primate mammalian red meat, such as beef, pork, venison, and meat-derived products (eg, gelatin) This test is not useful in patients previously treated with...
FBCFS - Overview: Barbiturates Confirmation, Serum
Barbiturates Confirmation, Serum
3A5Q - Overview: Cytochrome P450 3A5 Genotype, Varies
Aids in optimizing treatment with tacrolimus and other drugs metabolized by cytochrome P450 3A5
SEQB - Overview: Sequential Maternal Screening, Part 2, Serum
Prenatal screening for Down syndrome, neural tube defects, and trisomy 18 Identifying abnormal levels of alpha-fetoprotein in the second trimester
Mayo Clinic Ranked No. 1 Hospital Nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - Insights
Report’s 29th annual "Best Hospitals Honor Roll" published online on August 14. Mayo Clinic also ranked No. 1 in more specialties than any other hospital in the country....
NELL-1 [Test in Focus] - Insights
D., discusses how Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ new immunohistochemistry test for the detection of NELL-1 antigen, a biomarker for membranous nephropathy found in 10% to 15% of patients, provides diagnostic...
Looking Back on Clinical Chemistry 1 - Insights
in the Mayo Clinic Medical Laboratory Science program, takes a look back on her Clinical Chemistry 1 course....
Detection of (1→3)-𝝱-D-glucan as a Marker of Invasive Fungal Disease - Insights
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Elitza Theel, Ph.D., will discuss the detection of (1→3)-β-D-glucan (BDG) in serum as a biomarker for the presence of invasive fungal infections....
Orexin-A/Hypocretin-1 for the Diagnosis of Type 1 Narcolepsy [Test in Focus] - Insights
test to perform as well as to interpret. The orexin-A/hypocretin-1 test is a sensitive and specific alternative to the MSLT to diagnose type 1 narcolepsy....