CPT codes and LOINC update: November 2023 - Insights
This page includes updates posted to Mayo Clinic Labs during the month of November.
Intestinal Infection Testing - Mayo Clinic Laboratories
The gastrointestinal pathogen panel is a multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test capable of rapidly and qualitatively detecting DNA or RNA of 22 pathogens (13 bacteria, 5 viruses, and 4 parasites).
New tests launched in February - Insights
In February 2021, Mayo Clinic Laboratories announced three new tests along with numerous reference value changes, obsolete tests, and algorithm changes.
Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN) is a pattern of glomerular injury. Based on the etiology of MPGN, Drs. Sethi and Fervenza proposed a new histologic classification of MPGN into Ig/IC-mediated MPGN and complement-mediated...
MCL Epidermal Nerve Fiber Density Patient Information MC1235179
MCL Epidermal Nerve Fiber Density Patient Information Complete print Epidermal Nerve Fiber Density Patient Information Reset Form Instructions provide service supply
ulcerative-colitis-crohn-disease-therapeutic-drug-monitoring-algorithm.pdf
No enzyme activity Thiopurine therapy contraindicated Decreased enzyme activity Reduced thiopurine dosing appropriate Normal enzyme activity Appropriate for weight-based dosing Diagnosis of ulcerative colitis (UC) or Crohn disease...
MCL Infectious Disease Serology Test Request MC076729
MCL Infectious Disease Serology Test Request Complete print Reset Form Infectious Disease Serology Test Request Client Information required Client Patient Information required Patient ID
Whole exome sequencing for hereditary disorders - Insights
Cherisse Marcou, Ph.D., and Marissa Ellingson, M.S., CGC, discuss whole exome sequencing (WES) at Mayo Clinic Laboratories. The comprehensive evaluation uses next-generation sequencing to detect for single nucleotide variants, small...
The Metabolic Autopsy: Postmortem Screening in Cases of Sudden, Unexpected Death - Insights
In cases of sudden or unexpected death, autopsy evaluation can include a biochemical analysis to identify deaths caused by fatty acid oxidation disorders.
Pathways Case Studies: May 2023 - Insights
This "Pathways" program provides Anatomic and Clinical Pathology cases that include a history, potential answers, rationale, and relevant references. Cases for May include the following sub-specialties: Cytopathology, Gastroenterology...