Alpha-gal testing [Test in Focus] - Insights
explains how humans can develop an allergy to the alpha-gal molecule, and he describes a new allergen antibody test that can be used to detect it. Dr. Bornhorst also reviews other tests that should be used in...
CPT Codes and LOINC Update: September 2020 - Insights
The following list includes updates posted to mayocliniclabs.com during the month of September
Biologic Therapies: Reflexive Approaches to Optimizing Treatment for IBD - Insights
frequent injections. One cause of decreased response to treatment is the appearance of anti-drug antibodies or “immunogenicity.”...
Mayo Clinic Laboratories upfront, screening enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay detects Coccidioides antibodies prior to testing by complement fixation (CF) or immunodiffusion (ID). Samples that result as reactive...
Necrotizing Autoimmune Myopathy [Test in Focus] - Insights
(HMGCR). NAM typically manifests with subacute proximal limb muscle weakness and persistently elevated serum creatine kinase (CK) concentrations, but slower onsets can occur and complicate diagnosis....
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: May 24 - Insights
Top highlights include: Monoclonal and oligoclonal anti-Platelet Factor 4 antibodies mediate VITT.
Chromium and Cobalt Testing [Test in Focus] - Insights
Previously, serum samples were collected and used to monitor patients with metal-on-metal implants, but serum can easily be contaminated during the harvesting and separation of the serum from the cellular...EDTA anticoagulated whole-blood...
Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP) - Insights
diagnostic test for CIDP, or chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy. The new test detects two antibodies — NF155 and CNTN1 — to enhance diagnosis and guide treatment decisions. Often misdiagnosed, CIDP...
Autoimmune Axonal Evaluation - Insights
testing approach for autoimmune axonal neuropathy. The comprehensive, serologic panel detects for antibodies with clinical relevance to the disease to provide clarity on etiology, prognosis, and treatment...
Widening the net to capture elusive pathogens - Insights
Central nervous system infections, such as meningitis and encephalitis, can be devastating for affected patients. While specific treatments are available for some of these infections, it first requires...