Alcohol - Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Alcohol The legal limit for intoxication is 80 mg/dl (0.08g%) therefore blood is the prefer sample type for the legal determination of ethanol. However, serum/plasma, are suitable specimens for the determination of ethanol for...
Diagnostic workup of patients with a high probability of BCR-ABL1-positive hematopoietic neoplasms, particularly acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-lymphoblastic leukemia), to provide a pretreatment quantitative level of BCR-ABL1 mRNA...
FUFXS - Overview: Fragile X, Follow-up Analysis
Confirming the methylation status of the repeat expansion allele in the FMR1 gene, to aid the diagnosis of FMR1-related disorders
HERGM - Overview: HER2, Gastric/Esophageal, Semi-Quantitative Immunohistochemistry, Manual
Determining overexpression of HER2 protein of gastric and esophageal adenocarcinoma in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue sections (with reflex to FISH testing)
MECPI - Overview: Methicillin Resistance Gene, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Detecting mecA in staphylococcal bacterial isolates Evaluating treatment options when oxacillin or cefoxitin breakpoints are unavailable (eg, certain Staphylococcus species other than Staphylococcus aureus) Predicting antimicrobial...
MUXF3 - Overview: MUXF3 (Cross-reactive Carbohydrate Determinant), IgE, Serum
Evaluation for the presence of antibodies to cross-reactive carbohydrate determinates (CCD) Investigation of clinically unexpected positive IgE antibody testing in a wide variety of plant and invertebrate allergens
TLYM - Overview: T-Cell Lymphoma, FISH, Tissue
Detecting common, recurrent chromosome abnormalities in various T-cell lymphomas in paraffin-embedded tissue specimens at diagnosis Providing prognostic information in patients with documented systemic ALK-negative anaplastic large cell...
AHEP - Overview: Acute Viral Hepatitis Profile, Serum
Differential diagnosis of recent acute viral hepatitis
HCHLG - Overview: Hypercholesterolemia Gene Panel, Varies
Providing a genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), sitosterolemia, or other monogenic forms of inherited hypercholesterolemia Establishing a diagnosis of FH,...
QMPSS - Overview: Monoclonal Protein Study, Quantitative, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis and monitoring of monoclonal gammopathies, when used in conjunction with free light chain studies This test alone is not considered an adequate screen for monoclonal gammopathies.
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...
rights reserved. 07/2021 Hepatitis E: Testing Algorithm for Diagnosis and Management Immunocompetent patients with abnormal liver enzyme levels and at risk for hepatitis E virus (HEV) Immun......
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.