DESG3 - Overview: Desmoglein 3 (DSG3) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Classification of squamous cell carcinomas
DESMN - Overview: Desmin Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identification of striated and smooth muscle cells and tumors derived from this cell type
EBNA2 - Overview: Epstein Barr Nuclear Antigen 2 (EBNA2) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identification of Epstein Barr virus infection in normal, inflammatory, and neoplastic tissues
Identification of Epstein Barr virus infection in normal, inflammatory, and neoplastic tissues
HEPTP - Overview: Heparin Anti-Xa, Plasma
Measuring heparin concentration: -In patients treated with low-molecular-weight heparin preparations -In the presence of prolonged baseline activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) (eg, lupus anticoagulant, "contact factor" deficiency,...
HEMMF - Overview: Hematologic Specified FISH, Varies
The detection of specific chromosomal abnormalities in hematologic malignancies
HMNA - Overview: Heavy Metals, Nails
Detection of nonacute arsenic, mercury, and lead exposure
Determining class II human leukocyte antigens (HLA) to identify potential disease associations or markers for drug hypersensitivity
Determining class I human leukocyte antigens (HLA) on specimens for those patients who have become refractory to platelet transfusions and identify potential disease associations or markers for drug hypersensitivity
IODCU - Overview: Iodine/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
Assessment of iodine toxicity or recent iodine exposure using a random urine collection Monitoring iodine excretion rate as index of replacement therapy
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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