GLIOF - Overview: 1p/19q Deletion in Gliomas, FISH, Tissue
Aids in diagnosing oligodendroglioma tumors and predicting the response of an oligodendroglioma to therapy May be useful in tumors with a complex "hybrid" morphology requiring differentiation from pure astrocytomas to support the presence...
CRHEP - Overview: Chronic Viral Hepatitis (Unknown Type), Serum
Diagnosis and evaluation of patients with symptoms of hepatitis lasting more than 6 months Distinguishing between chronic hepatitis B and C
CATU - Overview: Catecholamine Fractionation, Free, 24 Hour, Urine
An auxiliary test to fractionated plasma and urine metanephrine measurements in the diagnosis of pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma An auxiliary test to urine vanillylmandelic acid and homovanillic acid determination in the diagnosis and...
WBSEQ - Overview: Beta Globin Gene Sequencing, Varies
Diagnosis of beta thalassemia intermedia or major Identification of a specific beta thalassemia sequence variant (ie, unusually severe beta thalassemia trait) Evaluation of an abnormal hemoglobin electrophoresis identifying a rare...
HBAG - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen, Serum
Diagnosis of acute, recent, or chronic hepatitis B Determination of chronic hepatitis B status This test should not be used as a screening or confirmatory test for blood donor specimens.
CRMWS - Overview: Collapsin Response-Mediator Protein-5-IgG, Western Blot, Serum
Evaluation of cases of chorea, vision loss, cranial neuropathy and myelopathy
BXMPL - Overview: Box Elder/Maple, IgE, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to box elder/maple Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization...
ABTIR - Overview: Antibody Titer, Blood and Serum
Monitoring antibody levels during pregnancy to help assess the risk of hemolytic disease of the newborn This test is not useful for monitoring the efficacy of Rh-immune globulin administration.
CAURS - Overview: Candida auris Surveillance, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Detecting Candida auris from surveillance swabs This test should not be used to determine cure or to monitor response to therapy.
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.