IGG4I - Overview: IgG4 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identification of IgG4-positive plasma cells in the tissue of patients with systemic autoimmune or allergic manifestations
KRT20 - Overview: Keratin 20 (KRT20) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Aids in determining the primary site in carcinomas of unknown origin
KRTAE - Overview: Keratin (AE1/AE3) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identification of cells expressing a broad spectrum of cytokeratins (low and high molecular weight keratins)
KRT5 - Overview: Keratin 5 (KRT5) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Differentiation of mesothelioma and squamous cell carcinoma versus adenocarcinoma
Aiding in the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and other central nervous system inflammatory conditions as a part of a profile
IA2 - Overview: Islet Antigen 2 (IA-2) Antibody, Serum
Clinical distinction of type 1 from type 2 diabetes mellitus Identification of individuals at risk of type 1 diabetes (including high-risk relatives of patients with diabetes) Prediction of future need for insulin treatment in...
INSUL - Overview: Insulin Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identification of normal pancreatic islet beta cells and insulin secreting islet cell tumors
IGMI - Overview: IgM Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Classification of lymphomas and multiple myeloma
INHIB - Overview: Inhibin Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identifying sex cord-stromal tumors
UIOD - Overview: Iodine, 24 Hour, Urine
Assessing iodine toxicity or recent exposure in a 24-hour 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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