LFACX - Overview: Cryptococcus Antigen with Reflex, Spinal Fluid
Aiding in the diagnosis of cryptococcosis This test should not be used as a test of cure or to guide treatment decisions. This test should not be performed as a screening procedure for the general population.
CLFA - Overview: Cryptococcus Antigen Screen with Titer, Spinal Fluid
Aiding in the diagnosis of cryptococcosis This test should not be performed as a screening procedure for the general population. This test should not be used as a test of cure or to guide treatment decisions.
SLFA - Overview: Cryptococcus Antigen Screen with Titer, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of cryptococcosis This test should not be used as a test of cure or to guide treatment decisions. This test should not be used as a screening procedure for the general populations.
HBA1C - Overview: Hemoglobin A1c, Blood
Evaluating the long-term control of blood glucose concentrations in patients with diabetes Diagnosing diabetes Identifying patients at increased risk for diabetes (prediabetes) This assay is not useful in determining day-to-day glucose...
MGMT - Overview: MGMT Promoter Methylation, Tumor
Prognostication of newly diagnosed patients with glioblastoma, IDH-wildtype Identifying newly diagnosed glioblastoma, IDH-wildtype patients that may respond to alkylating chemotherapy (ie, temozolomide) Guiding therapy decision making for...
Assessing cytomegalovirus (CMV)-specific immune competence in allo-hematopoietic stem cell transplantation patients who are at risk for developing late CMV disease (beyond day 100 after transplant) Assessing CMV-specific immune competence...
Diagnosis of a neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) Diagnosis of autoimmune AQP4 channelopathy Diagnosis of neuromyelitis optica (NMO) Distinguishing NMOSD from multiple sclerosis early in the course of disease
SAU - Overview: Sialic Acid, Free and Total, Random, Urine
Screening for sialic acid disorders
3MT - Overview: 3-Methoxytyramine, 24 Hour, Urine
A first- and second-tier screening test for the presumptive diagnosis of catecholamine-secreting pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas Testing in conjunction or as an alternative to plasma metanephrines (PMET / Metanephrines, Fractionated,...
TTRX - Overview: Amyloidosis, Transthyretin-Associated Familial, Reflex, Blood
Diagnosis of adult individuals suspected of having transthyretin-associated familial amyloidosis
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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Infliximab Test Now Validated for Inflectra - Insights
Mayo Clinic has completed validation of its existing Infliximab Quantitation with Reflex to Antibodies to Infliximab, Serum test for the new biosimilar
Phlebotomy Techniques Module Now Available - Insights
Mayo Clinic Laboratories Education is pleased to announce the release of its third Phlebotomy Module on “Phlebotomy Techniques.” This will be the third of a series of six modules to be released by the MCL Education team over time. The...