Carrier Screening [Test in Focus] - Insights

Michelle Kluge, M.S., CGC, explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ CYPZ assay provides accurate testing for congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Using an in-depth methodology that incorporates Sanger sequencing, MCL can provide clear answers for...

Testing Options for Patients with Chronic Diarrhea: A Focus on Bile Acid Malabsorption - Insights

This "Specialty Testing" webinar describes a new serum test for bile acid malabsorption. Descriptions illustrate how the test can be used as a screening test and as a tool for therapeutic action....

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All rights reserved. Chronic Hepatitis C Treatment and Monitoring Algorithm: Direct Antiviral Agent (DAA) Combination * www.hcvguidelines.org Treatment failure STOP treatment Diagnosis......

Drug Testing - Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Tests to monitor serum levels of drugs to...

Gadolinium Accumulation in Brain Tissue following Contrast-Enhanced MRI Has Not Been Shown to Have Harmful Side Effects - Insights

Gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) have revolutionized MRIs by increasing the clinical utility and detection sensitivity of these exams. GBCAs also contain gadolinium, a rare earth metal with unique...

Mayo Laboratory Inquiry: Providing clients with quality service in the name of the patient - Insights

picked up within 20 seconds by an agent from Mayo Laboratory Inquiry (MLI). There are no phone trees or automated menus to wade through before they reach an agent. Agents mind the phones 24/7, 365 days a...

MML Prenatal Testing Brochure - MC2775-111

MML Prenatal Testing Brochure - PRENATAL TESTING COMPREHENSIVE SCREENING DIAGNOSTIC TESTING FETAL ABNORMALITIES WOMEN HEALTH CLINIC PRENATAL TESTING...

It Remains Unknown: Link between Gadolinium Exposure via MRI Exams and Health Effects in Patients with Normal Renal Function - Insights

the U.S. recently about the possible harmful side effects from absorbing gadolinium-based contrast agents into the body during some MRI exams. To address some of the anxiety and concerns over this issue...

hiv_prenatal_testing_algorithm__including_follow-up_of_reactive_rapid_serologic_test_results.pdf

NEGATIVE Reactive results from: ■ Rapid HIV-1 antibody test (serum, plasma, or whole blood) ■ Rapid HIV-1/-2 antibody test (serum, plasma, or whole blood) ■ Rapid HIV-1 antigen/antibody test (whole blood)...

Infectious diseases - Insights

selection of tests designed for rapid identification and in-depth characterization of the causative agents of infectious diseases....