Discontinuation of Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) IgM Testing - Insights
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Elitza Theel, Ph.D., will discuss the over utilization of IgM serologic testing for herpes simplex virus and the recommendation by multiple agencies, including the CDC and...result of these recommendations and...
Autoimmune Encephalitis Misdiagnosis - Insights
important issue of autoimmune encephalitis misdiagnosis and identifies red flags that be useful in clinical practice to suggest alternative diagnoses and highlight antibodies that sometimes cause confusion...
Predictors to Direct Neural Antibody Testing in Autoimmune Encephalitis/Epilepsy - Insights
and neurology at Mayo Clinic, discusses various clinical and paraclinical features of autoimmune encephalitis, autoimmune seizures, and epilepsy....
in Spinal Fluid (BIOFIRE FILMARRAY Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel) - Insights
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Robin Patel, M.D., discusses the FilmArray meningitis/encephalitis (ME) panel, describing the panel, her experience with it, and an algorithm for its use....
Prevalence of Autoimmune Encephalitis Compared with Infectious Encephalitis - Insights
For people with encephalitis, rapid treatment of their acute brain inflammation is critical for avoiding devastating physical and cognitive deficits. But appropriate treatment requires identifying the...
Featured in Numerous Outlets Regarding Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus - Insights
Elitza Theel, Ph.D., Director of the Infectious Diseases Serology Laboratory, discusses eastern equine encephalitis virus, which is spread via mosquito bite....
Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD) - Insights
Flanagan, M.B., B.Ch., reviews the recent diagnostic criteria for Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-associated Disease (MOGAD)....
Neurofascin 155 IgG4 Antibody Test [Test in Focus] - Insights
Laboratories' new neurofascin 155 (NF155) IgG4 antibody test, which is the first commercially available test in the U.S. to use flow cytometry to detect for NF155 antibodies and confirm diagnosis of CIDP....
targeted treatment for rare autoimmune encephalitis antibody: Spencer Lodin - Insights
Finally, specialized testing at Mayo Clinic identified Spencer's condition as GFAP-IgG associated autoimmune encephalitis, which allowed for targeted treatment and a full recovery....
MAG Antibody Testing [Test in Focus] - Insights
Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ approach to MAG antibody testing. The ELISA-based assay uses higher reference ranges and human MAG antigen to detect MAG antibodies, which are associated with a rare, hard-to-treat...