LYSOZ - Overview: Lysozyme Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Aiding in confirmation of monocytic and histiocytic differentiation
MYOGE - Overview: Myogenin Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Marker of skeletal muscle differentiation
MYPO - Overview: Myeloperoxidase (MPO) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
A marker of myeloid lineage
CSMRT - Overview: mSMART Plasma Cell Proliferative Disorder, Pre-Analysis Cell Sorting, Bone Marrow
Risk stratification of patients with multiple myeloma, which can assist in determining treatment and management decisions Sorting plasma cells for fluorescence in situ hybridization analysis Risk stratification of patients with newly...
NKX3 - Overview: NKX3.1 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identifying tumors of prostatic origin
NF2F - Overview: Neurofilament (2F11) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Aiding in the identification of neoplastic cells of neural origin or those exhibiting neuronal differentiation
FRAG - Overview: Osmotic Fragility, Erythrocytes
Evaluating suspected hereditary spherocytosis-associated hemolytic anemia Confirming or detecting mild spherocytosis
MESOP - Overview: Mesothelioma Panel (WT1/KRT5/TTF1/pCEA) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Differentiation of mesothelioma and non-small cell lung cancer
SGSU - Overview: Synthetic Glucocorticoid Screen, Random, Urine
Confirming the presence of the listed synthetic glucocorticoids Confirming the cause of secondary adrenal insufficiency
SGSS - Overview: Synthetic Glucocorticoid Screen, Serum
Confirming the presence of listed synthetic glucocorticoids (see Interpretation) Confirming the cause of secondary adrenal insufficiency This test is not useful for detection of fluticasone propionate.
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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)...
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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
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