CHLG - Overview: Chlamydia IgG, Immunofluorescence, Serum
Assessing IgG antibody levels to aid in the clinical diagnosis of Chlamydia pneumoniae or Chlamydia psittaci infections
GDS - Overview: Gadolinium, Serum
Aiding in documenting previous exposure to gadolinium-based contrast agents using serum specimens
GDU - Overview: Gadolinium, 24 Hour, Urine
Assessing chronic exposure and monitoring effectiveness of dialysis in a 24-hour urine collection
COKEX - Overview: Cocaine and Metabolite Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine
Detecting and confirming drug abuse involving cocaine Chain of custody is required whenever the results of testing could be used in a court of law. Its purpose is to protect the rights of the individual contributing the specimen by...
PIPA - Overview: Pipecolic Acid, Serum
Differentiating between disorders of peroxisomal biogenesis (eg, Zellweger syndrome) and disorders with loss of a single peroxisomal function Detecting abnormal elevations of pipecolic acid in serum
CEE49 - Overview: CD49d Cell Expression Evaluation, Varies
Detecting cell-surface antigens on malignant cells that are potential therapeutic antibody targets, specifically CD49d Determining the eligibility of patients for monoclonal antibody therapies Monitoring response to the therapeutic...
TIWB - Overview: Titanium, Blood
Detecting and monitoring titanium exposure and potential implant status in patients with orthopedic implants
MCSTP - Overview: MayoComplete Solid Tumor Panel, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor
Assisting in tumor profiling for diagnosis, predicting prognosis, and identifying targeted therapies for the treatment and management of patients with solid tumors Identifying somatic alterations including single nucleotide variants, small...
ACRN - Overview: Acylcarnitines, Quantitative, Plasma
Diagnosis of fatty acid oxidation disorders and several organic acidurias using plasma specimens Evaluating treatment during follow-up of patients with fatty acid beta-oxidation disorders and several organic acidurias
ECMP - Overview: Eculizumab Monitoring Panel, Serum
Monitoring of complement blockage by eculizumab Assessing the response to eculizumab therapy Assessing the need for dose escalation Evaluating the potential for dose de-escalation or discontinuation of therapy in remission...
CPT Codes and LOINC Update: January 2020 - Insights
Classification Updates, LOINC Codes, and Z-Codes posted to mayocliniclabs.com during the month of January 2020....
CPT Codes and LOINC Update: February 2020 - Insights
Classification Updates, LOINC Codes, and Z-Codes posted to mayocliniclabs.com during the month of February 2020....
CPT Codes and LOINC Update: March 2020 - Insights
Classification Updates, LOINC Codes, and Z-Codes posted to mayocliniclabs.com during the month of March 2020....
Meet Me at the Microscope at USCAP 2020 - Insights
United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology Meeting (USCAP). Visit us at booth #716 on March 2 - 4, 2020 to discuss how our testing can integrate with your practice....
2020 COVID-19 Recap: Dr. Bill Morice - Insights
Bobbi Pritt, M.D., look back at how the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped laboratory medicine throughout 2020....