BLAST - Overview: Blastomyces Antibody, Enzyme Immunoassay, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of blastomycosis
BART - Overview: Bartonella Antibody Panel, IgG and IgM, Serum
Diagnosis of Bartonella infection, especially in the context of a cat scratch
BFBL - Overview: Bilirubin, Body Fluid
Evaluating peritoneal fluid or abdominal drain fluid as a screening test for bile leakage May aid in the distinction between a transudative and an exudative pleural effusion
C5DCU - Overview: C5-DC Acylcarnitine, Quantitative, Random, Urine
Evaluation of patients with an abnormal newborn screen showing elevations of glutarylcarnitine Diagnosis of glutaric aciduria type 1 deficiency
CD61 - Overview: CD61 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identification of micromegakaryocytes, cytologically abnormal megkaryocytes, and megakaryoblasts
CD5 - Overview: CD5 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Marker of T-cell lineage Phenotyping B-cell lymphomas
CD30 - Overview: CD30 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identification of CD30 expression in a variety of neoplasms
CD2 - Overview: CD2 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Determining T-cell lineage
CAIX - Overview: Carbonic Anhydrase IX (CA-IX) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Diagnosis of clear cell renal cell carcinoma and clear cell papillary renal cell carcinoma
CD11C - Overview: CD11c Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Aiding in the diagnosis of hematological malignancies and identification of cells of the macrophage/dendritic cell lineage within tissues
Information: Interpreting Laboratory Tests to Determine New vs. Residual Use of Marijuana - Insights
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)...
COVID-19: At-home sample collection vs. at-home testing - Insights
for COVID-19 sounds straightforward. But there's nuance to it that's important to understand. Right now, an at-home test for COVID-19 is not available, although there may be one coming soon. But in some...
Mayo Now Has Two Ninjas in the House - Insights
Candace Granberg, M.D., has a lot of titles, including surgeon, wife, mom, and volunteer. Now, she can add another: ninja warrior. The pediatric urologist is the second Mayo staff member chosen to participate...
The State of COVID-19 Now: Dr. Bill Morice - Insights
M.D. This week, Dr. Morice and Dr. Pritt step back and look at where the COVID-19 pandemic stands now, and they consider the potential effects that the omicron variant, expanded testing availability, and...
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