HISGT - Overview: Histone Genes Mutation Analysis, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor
Identifying specific mutations within the H3-3A, H3-3B, H3C2, H3C3 and H3C14 genes that assist in tumor diagnosis/classification
DICET - Overview: DICER1 Mutation Analysis, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor
Identifying specific mutations within the DICER1 gene to assist in tumor diagnosis/classification
Supporting the diagnosis of endometrial stromal tumors when used in conjunction with an anatomic pathology consultation
PBPFD - Overview: Lead Profile Occupational Exposure, Blood
Detecting lead toxicity due to occupational exposure
Primarily for determining if patients will respond to targeted therapy Assessment of microsatellite instability for immunotherapy decisions
Identifying specific mutations within the ELOC (TCEB1), TSC1, TSC2, and VHL genes to assist in tumor diagnosis/classification Assisting in the clinical management of patients with renal cell carcinoma
FFES - Overview: Estradiol Free, Serum (includes Estradiol and SHBG)
Estradiol Free, Serum (includes Estradiol and SHBG)
Identifying MDM2 amplification Supporting the diagnosis of many neoplasms, including, but not limited to, well-differentiated liposarcoma, atypical lipomatous tumor, dedifferentiated liposarcoma, parosteal osteosarcoma and central...
SLL - Overview: Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma, FISH, Tissue
Recurrent common chromosome abnormalities in patients with small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) Distinguishing patients with 11;14 translocations who have mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) from patients who have SLL Detecting patients with atypical...
WBSEQ - Overview: Beta Globin Gene Sequencing, Varies
Diagnosis of beta thalassemia intermedia or major Identification of a specific beta thalassemia sequence variant (ie, unusually severe beta thalassemia trait) Evaluation of an abnormal hemoglobin electrophoresis identifying a rare...
Mayo Clinic Ranked No. 1 Hospital Nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - Insights
Report’s 29th annual "Best Hospitals Honor Roll" published online on August 14. Mayo Clinic also ranked No. 1 in more specialties than any other hospital in the country....
NELL-1 [Test in Focus] - Insights
D., discusses how Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ new immunohistochemistry test for the detection of NELL-1 antigen, a biomarker for membranous nephropathy found in 10% to 15% of patients, provides diagnostic...
Looking Back on Clinical Chemistry 1 - Insights
in the Mayo Clinic Medical Laboratory Science program, takes a look back on her Clinical Chemistry 1 course....
Orexin-A/Hypocretin-1 for the Diagnosis of Type 1 Narcolepsy [Test in Focus] - Insights
test to perform as well as to interpret. The orexin-A/hypocretin-1 test is a sensitive and specific alternative to the MSLT to diagnose type 1 narcolepsy....
Week in Review: November 1 - Insights
Top highlights include: Facebook launches into the digital space of healthcare, medical breakthrough for Ebola, and how the brain makes memories.