21OH - Overview: 21-Hydroxylase Antibodies, Serum
Investigating adrenal insufficiency Aiding in the detection of those at risk of developing autoimmune adrenal failure in the future
PHOS - Overview: Phosphorus (Inorganic), Serum
Diagnosis and management of a variety of disorders including bone, parathyroid, and kidney disease
BUPM - Overview: Buprenorphine and Norbuprenorphine, Random, Urine
Monitoring of compliance utilizing buprenorphine Detection and confirmation of the illicit use of buprenorphine
APOA1 - Overview: Apolipoprotein A1, Serum
Evaluating risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease Aiding in the detection of Tangier disease
OLIG - Overview: Oligoclonal Banding, Serum and Spinal Fluid
Diagnosis of multiple sclerosis; especially useful in patients with equivocal clinical presentation and radiological findings
VITC - Overview: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Plasma
Identifying vitamin C deficiency
VIP - Overview: Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide, Plasma
Detecting vasoactive intestinal polypeptide-producing tumors in patients with chronic diarrheal diseases
BABG - Overview: Babesia microti IgG Antibodies, Serum
An adjunct in the diagnosis of babesiosis Follow-up of documented babesiosis
A2PI - Overview: Alpha-2 Plasmin Inhibitor, Plasma
Diagnosing congenital alpha-2 plasmin inhibitor deficiencies (rare) Providing a complete assessment of disseminated intravascular coagulation, intravascular coagulation and fibrinolysis, or hyperfibrinolysis (primary fibrinolysis), when...
MPHNU - Overview: Methylphenidate and Metabolite, Random, Urine
Monitoring urine methylphenidate and ritalinic acid concentrations to assess compliance in patients
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.