EWSF - Overview: Ewing Sarcoma, 22q12 (EWSR1) Rearrangement, FISH, Tissue
Detection of EWSR1 rearrangements irrespective of the EWSR1 fusion partner gene Supporting the diagnosis of many neoplasms including, but not limited to, Ewing sarcoma, extraskeletal myxoid chondrosarcoma, desmoplastic small round cell...
APTSC - Overview: Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT), Plasma
Screening for certain coagulation factor deficiencies and abnormalities (eg, factor VIII, IX, XI, or XII) Detecting coagulation inhibitors such as lupus anticoagulant, antiphospholipid antibodies, specific factor inhibitors, and...
FDILT - Overview: Diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor)
Diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor)
DDITF - Overview: Myxoid/Round Cell Liposarcoma, 12q13 (DDIT3 or CHOP) Rearrangement, FISH, Tissue
Aiding in the diagnosis of myxoid/round cell liposarcoma by detecting a neoplastic clone associated with gene rearrangement involving the DDIT3 (CHOP) gene region at 12q13
EGGPF - Overview: Egg Comprehensive Profile, Serum
Identifying egg allergens: -Responsible for allergic disease and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior to beginning immunotherapy This test is not useful for patients previously treated with immunotherapy to determine if...
LADV - Overview: Adenovirus, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Aiding in the diagnosis of adenovirus infections
RPR18 - Overview: Respiratory Profile, Region 18, Alaska, Serum
Assessing sensitization to various inhalant allergens commonly found in Alaska Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To...
WEGG - Overview: Whole Egg, IgE, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to whole egg Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior...
RMPQU - Overview: Monoclonal Protein Quantitation, Random, Urine
Identifying monoclonal gammopathies using random urine specimens
RMPU - Overview: Monoclonal Protein Studies, Random, Urine
Identifying monoclonal gammopathies using random urine specimens
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....