SDHMP - Overview: SDH Genes Mutation Analysis, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor
Identifying specific mutations within the SDHA, SDHB, SDHC, and SDHD genes to assist in tumor diagnosis/classification, including pheochromocytoma/paraganglioma, renal cell carcinoma, and pituitary adenoma
OXYBS - Overview: Oxysterols, Blood Spot
Investigating a possible diagnosis of Niemann-Pick disease types A, B, or C using blood spot specimens Monitoring of individuals with Niemann-Pick disease type C This test is not useful for the identification of carriers.
NTRKM - Overview: NTRK Genes Mutation Analysis, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor
Identifying NTRK mutations that may predict resistance to Trk inhibitors
FFMTH - Overview: Meconium Methadone Screen with Reflex Confirmation
Meconium Methadone Screen with Reflex Confirmation
TFH - Overview: FH Mutation Analysis, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor
Identifying specific mutations within the FH gene to assist in tumor diagnosis/classification, including renal cell carcinoma, uterine/cutaneous leiomyoma, and pheochromocytoma/paraganglioma
BPGMM - Overview: 2,3-Bisphosphoglycerate Mutase, Full Gene Sequencing Analysis, Varies
Diagnosing 2,3-bisphosphoglycerate mutase deficiency in individuals with lifelong, unexplained erythrocytosis Identifying genetic variant carriers in family members of an affected individual for the purposes of preconception genetic...
An aid in the diagnosis of alveolar soft-part sarcoma or renal cell carcinoma variant when used in conjunction with an anatomic pathology consultation
LMPP - Overview: Lipoprotein Metabolism Profile, Serum
Diagnosing dyslipoproteinemia Quantifying cholesterol and triglycerides in very-low-density lipoprotein, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), high-density lipoproteins (HDL), and chylomicrons Identifying lipoprotein-X Classifying...
Evaluating patients with chronic myelogenous leukemia and Philadelphia chromosome positive B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia receiving tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) therapy, who are apparently failing treatment Preferred initial test...
Aiding in the diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infection and prediction of clarithromycin resistance or susceptibility directly from stool
Mayo Clinic Ranked No. 1 Hospital Nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - Insights
Report’s 29th annual "Best Hospitals Honor Roll" published online on August 14. Mayo Clinic also ranked No. 1 in more specialties than any other hospital in the country....
NELL-1 [Test in Focus] - Insights
D., discusses how Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ new immunohistochemistry test for the detection of NELL-1 antigen, a biomarker for membranous nephropathy found in 10% to 15% of patients, provides diagnostic...
Looking Back on Clinical Chemistry 1 - Insights
in the Mayo Clinic Medical Laboratory Science program, takes a look back on her Clinical Chemistry 1 course....
Detection of (1→3)-𝝱-D-glucan as a Marker of Invasive Fungal Disease - Insights
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Elitza Theel, Ph.D., will discuss the detection of (1→3)-β-D-glucan (BDG) in serum as a biomarker for the presence of invasive fungal infections....
Orexin-A/Hypocretin-1 for the Diagnosis of Type 1 Narcolepsy [Test in Focus] - Insights
test to perform as well as to interpret. The orexin-A/hypocretin-1 test is a sensitive and specific alternative to the MSLT to diagnose type 1 narcolepsy....