BNP - Overview: B-Type Natriuretic Peptide, Plasma
Aiding in the diagnosis of congestive heart failure (CHF) The role of B-type natriuretic peptide in monitoring CHF therapy is under investigation.
2HGA - Overview: 2-Hydroxyglutaric Acid Chiral Analysis, Quantitative, Random, Urine
Determining type of 2-hydroxyglutaric aciduria by chiral analysis of urine
FACT - Overview: Filamentous-Actin (F-actin) Antibody, IgG, Serum
Evaluation of patients with hepatitis of unknown origin associated with hypergammaglobulinemia and/or abnormal liver enzymes This test may also be useful for confirming positivity for smooth muscle antibodies.
LEU - Overview: Fecal Leukocytes, Feces
Suggesting the presence of pathogens such as Salmonella, Shigella, and amebiasis
IGAS - Overview: IgA Subclasses, Serum
Investigation of immune deficiency due to IgA2 deficiency Evaluating patients with anaphylactic transfusion reactions
HGH - Overview: Growth Hormone, Serum
Diagnosis of acromegaly and assessment of treatment efficacy when interpreted in conjunction with results from glucose suppression test Diagnosis of human growth hormone deficiency when interpreted in conjunction with results from growth...
LKM - Overview: Liver/Kidney Microsome Type 1 Antibodies, Serum
Evaluation of patients with liver disease of unknown etiology Evaluation of patients with suspected autoimmune hepatitis
STRNG - Overview: Strongyloides Antibody, IgG, Serum
Screening for the presence of IgG-class antibodies to Strongyloides This test is not useful for monitoring patient response to therapy as IgG-class antibodies to Strongyloides may remain detectable following resolution of infection.
STRC - Overview: Standard Renal Clearance, Plasma and Random Urine
Precise measurement of glomerular filtration rate and renal plasma flow
VWD8B - Overview: von Willebrand Disease 2N (Subtype Normandy), Plasma
Diagnosing von Willebrand disease (VWD) type 2N Evaluating patients diagnosed with mild-to-moderate hemophilia A with an autosomal inheritance pattern Evaluating hemophilia A patients with a shortened survival of infused factor VIII...
High School Students Experience Laboratory Professional Careers - Insights
Last month in Rochester, the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences welcomed 40 Minnesota high school juniors and seniors to tour various areas of the Mayo Clinic campus as a part of this year’s Career Immersion Program.
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Robin Patel, M.D., discusses the FilmArray meningitis/encephalitis (ME) panel, describing the panel, her experience with it, and an algorithm for its use.
Pathways Case Studies: March 2022 - Insights
This "Pathways" program provides Anatomic and Clinical Pathology cases that include a history, potential answers, rationale, and relevant references. Cases for March include the following sub-specialties: Breast Pathology, Cardiovascular...
International System of Units (SI) Conversion - Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Convert conventional units of measure to SI units.
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: Sept. 4 - Insights
This week’s Research Roundup highlights individual patient-level meta-analysis of the performance of the Decipher genomic classifier in high-risk men after prostatectomy to predict development of metastatic disease.