18th Bleeding and Thrombosing Diseases - Insights
This conference will provide reviews and updates about the laboratory and clinical aspects of bleeding and thrombosing disorders. Informational presentations will be supplemented with panel discussions and case presentations, followed by...
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...
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...
How an ex-NFL Linebacker Overcame His Greatest Opponent, Amyloidosis - Insights
Matt Millen, ex-pro NFL player, who played on four Super Bowl-winning teams underwent a nearly six-year medical journey in search for answers. Finally, he was diagnosed with amyloidosis using a new testing methodology at Mayo Clinic.
Neurofilament light chain test helps in diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of ALS and MS - Insights
By using a test that measures neurofilament light chain (Nfl) proteins in blood, clinicians can better diagnose devastating diseases like ALS and MS, help predict disease progression, and better assess efficacy of existing drugs and trial...
March 2023 - Hematopathology & Laboratory Genetics and Genomics - Insights
This "Pathways" program provides a Clinical Pathology case that includes a history, potential answers, rationale, and relevant references. This case's sub-specialties are Hematopathology and Laboratory Genetics and Genomics.