Surprises in Coagulation Testing - Insights
In this “Hot Topic,” William Nichols, M.D., presents a case study that demonstrates how pre- and postanalytic variables of the patient and blood samples can have confounding effects on the laboratory evaluation of coagulation disorders.
Lyme Disease, Part 2: Borrelia mayonii-A New Cause of Lyme Disease in Upper Midwest - Insights
In this “Hot Topic,” Bobbi Pritt, M.D., discusses how Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne illness in the United States and Europe and caused primarily by Borrelia burgdorferi in the United States, while B burgdorferi, B afzelii,...
Learn more about matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry and the identification of plasma cell disorders.
Pathways Case Studies: December 2022 - Insights
This "Pathways" program provides Anatomic and Clinical Pathology cases that include a history, potential answers, rationale, and relevant references. Cases for December include the following sub-specialties: Bone and Soft Tissue Pathology,...
CPT Codes and LOINC Update: September 2020 - Insights
The following list includes updates posted to mayocliniclabs.com during the month of September
In this month's "Hot Topic," Paul Jannetto, Ph.D., identifies how to determine new vs. residual use of marijuana in a patient, and teaches how to calculate the carboxy-tetrahydrocannabinol (carboxy-THC) to creatinine ratio along with a...
https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/test-notifications/cpt-codes.php?format=excel
cpt_code_updates Mayo Test ID Test Name CPT Code GLSF Glucose, Spinal Fluid 82945 A1AF Alpha-1-Antitrypsin, Random, Feces 82103 TPSF Protein, Total, Spinal Fluid 84157 HCO3 Bicarbonate, Serum 82374 TIBC Total Iron Binding Capacity,...
Pathways Case Studies: September 2023 - Insights
This "Pathways" program provides Anatomic and Clinical Pathology cases that include a history, potential answers, rationale, and relevant references. Cases for September include the following sub-specialties: Cardiovascular Pathology,...
In this “Hot Topic,” Elitza Theel, Ph.D., discusses how common cases of presumed Lyme disease go unreported each year and discusses scenarios in which testing for Lyme disease is indicated and reviews both recommended and inappropriate...
Pathways Case Studies: April 2021 - Insights
This "Pathways" program provides Anatomic and Clinical Pathology cases that include a history, potential answers, rationale, and relevant references. Cases for April include the following sub-specialties: Genitourinary Pathology,...