GIAR - Overview: Giardia Antigen, Feces
Sensitive screening for the detection of Giardia antigens present in fecal specimens
CARFT - Overview: Carbamazepine, Free and Total, Serum
Monitoring carbamazepine (free and total) therapy in patients who are uremic
BILEA - Overview: Bile Acids, Total, Serum
An aid in the evaluation of liver function Evaluation of liver function changes before the formation of more advanced clinical signs of illness such as icterus An aid in the determination of hepatic dysfunction as a result of chemical and...
ROM - Overview: Measles (Rubeola) Antibodies, IgM, Serum
Determining acute-phase infection with rubeola (measles) virus using IgM antibody testing Aiding in the identification of nonimmune individuals through IgM antibody testing
THIO - Overview: Thiopurine Metabolites, Whole Blood
Aids physicians in dose adjustments, minimizing dose-dependent toxicity, and monitoring compliance of thiopurine drug therapy
KIDST - Overview: Kidney Stone Analysis
Managing patients with recurrent renal calculi (kidney stones)
WHIPB - Overview: Tropheryma whipplei, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood
Aiding in the diagnosis of Whipple disease, especially for identifying inconclusive or suspicious cases, using whole blood specimens
BORDG - Overview: Bordetella pertussis Antibody, IgG, Serum
Diagnosis of recent infection with Bordetella pertussis in patients with symptoms consistent with whooping cough for 2 or more weeks This test should not be used in neonates, young infants or in children between the ages of 4 to 7 years as...
Identifying class I and II human leukocyte antigens (HLA) for potential disease associations or markers for drug hypersensitivity
CERAM - Overview: MI-Heart Ceramides, Plasma
Evaluating the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events within the next 1 to 5 years
Mayo Now Has Two Ninjas in the House - Insights
Candace Granberg, M.D., has a lot of titles, including surgeon, wife, mom, and volunteer. Now, she can add another: ninja warrior. The pediatric urologist is the second Mayo staff member chosen to participate...
The State of COVID-19 Now: Dr. Bill Morice - Insights
M.D. This week, Dr. Morice and Dr. Pritt step back and look at where the COVID-19 pandemic stands now, and they consider the potential effects that the omicron variant, expanded testing availability, and...
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Infliximab Test Now Validated for Inflectra - Insights
Mayo Clinic has completed validation of its existing Infliximab Quantitation with Reflex to Antibodies to Infliximab, Serum test for the new biosimilar
New phlebotomy modules now available - Insights
Mayo Clinic Laboratories Education is pleased to announce the release of six new phlebotomy learning modules, which encompass many of the necessary skills to further your journey as a phlebotomist.