STFR - Overview: Soluble Transferrin Receptor (sTfR), Serum
Evaluation of suspected iron deficiency in patients who may have inflammation, infection, or chronic disease and other conditions in which ferritin concentration does not correlate with iron status, including: -Cystic fibrosis patients who...
CYTH1 - Overview: T-Helper Cell Type 1 Cytokine Panel, Plasma
Assessment of plasma cytokine levels to understand the etiology of autoimmune and proinflammatory conditions when used in conjunction with clinical information and other laboratory testing
PLHBB - Overview: Plasma Free Hemoglobin, Plasma
Determining whether hemolysis is occurring such as from: -Transfusion reaction -Mechanical fragmentation of red blood cells -Relative comparison to baseline levels in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and centrifugal ventricular assist...
PINS - Overview: Proinsulin, Plasma
As part of the diagnostic workup of suspected insulinoma As part of the diagnostic workup of patients with suspected prohormone convertase 1/3 deficiency As part of the diagnostic workup of patients with suspected proinsulin variations
P62 - Overview: p62 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Aids in diagnosing argyrophilic grain disease
PROG - Overview: Progesterone Receptor (PR) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Qualitative detection of progesterone receptor protein in a diagnostic setting
RB1 - Overview: Retinoblastoma Protein (Rb) Immunostain, Tech Only
Aids in the identification of high-grade neuroendocrine carcinomas and small cell carcinomas
P40 - Overview: p40 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Diagnosis and classification of carcinomas and lymphomas
TIA1 - Overview: T-Cell Intracellular Antigen 1 (TIA-1) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Characterizing neoplasms of cytotoxic T cells or natural killer cells
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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