MTXSG - Overview: Methotrexate Post Glucarpidase, Serum
Monitoring methotrexate concentrations post-glucarpidase therapy Documenting failure to respond that may be due to noncompliance Guiding dosage adjustments in patients with kidney failure
ALPSG - Overview: Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome (ALPS) Gene Panel, Varies
Providing a comprehensive genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome (ALPS) or related disorders Establishing a diagnosis of ALPS or a related disorder, allowing...
QNKS - Overview: Natural Killer (NK)/Natural Killer T-Cell Subsets, Quantitative, Blood
Quantitation of the major natural killer (NK)-cell subsets relative to total NK cells (NK cell subsets) or total lymphocytes (NK T cells) Assessment in the following clinical contexts: HIV, primary immune deficiencies with NK cell...
TRECS - Overview: T-Cell Receptor Excision Circles Analysis, Blood
Measuring T-cell output or reconstitution (thymopoiesis) following hematopoietic cell transplantation or highly active antiretroviral therapy Evaluating thymic function in patients with cellular or combined inborn errors of immunity...
AMLMF - Overview: Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Specified FISH, Varies
Detecting recurrent common chromosome abnormalities seen in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) using a client-specified probe set An adjunct to chromosome studies in patients with AML Evaluating specimens in which chromosome...
Evaluation of pediatric bone marrow and peripheral blood specimens by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) probe analysis for classic rearrangements and chromosomal copy number changes associated with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in...
DHR - Overview: Dihydrorhodamine Flow Cytometric Test, Blood
Evaluation of chronic granulomatous disease (CGD), X-linked and autosomal recessive forms, Rac2 deficiency, complete myeloperoxidase deficiency Monitoring chimerism and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate oxidase (NOX) function...
MTHX - Overview: Methotrexate, Serum
Determining whether methotrexate is being cleared appropriately and verifying that a nontoxic concentration has been attained following therapy
AMS - Overview: Amylase, Total, Serum
Diagnosis and management of pancreatitis Evaluation of pancreatic function
OLIGS - Overview: Oligoclonal Banding, Serum
Diagnosis of multiple sclerosis; especially useful in patients with equivocal clinical presentation and radiological findings Determining number of serum oligoclonal bands in order to calculate the number of cerebrospinal fluid-specific...
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.