TTFSP - Overview: Thyroid Transcription Factor (SPT24) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Part of a panel of immunostains to identify the primary site for carcinomas of unknown origin
ZONI - Overview: Zonisamide, Serum
Monitoring zonisamide therapy; recommended for all patients to ensure appropriate dosing Assessing medication compliance
Diagnosing fat malabsorption due to pancreatic or intestinal disorders Monitoring effectiveness of enzyme supplementation in certain malabsorption disorders This test is not useful for differentiating among pancreatic diseases.
TTF40 - Overview: TTF41 (SPT24) + p40 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Thyroid transcription factor 1 aids in the classification of carcinomas of unknown origin p40 aids in the classification of carcinomas and lymphomas
VIPI - Overview: Vasoactive Intestine Polypeptide (VIP), Technical Component Only
Aiding in the identification of islet cell tumors
IL5P - Overview: Interleukin 5, Plasma
Evaluation of patients with disorders known to be associated with hypereosinophilia
DMS2 - Overview: Dementia, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
Investigating new onset dementia and cognitive impairment plus 1 or more of the following using serum specimens: -Rapid onset and progression -Fluctuating course -Psychiatric accompaniments (psychosis, hallucinations) -Movement disorder...
GNHMA - Overview: Hemophilia A, F8 Gene, Next-Generation Sequencing, Varies
Confirming a clinical diagnosis of hemophilia A in affected male patients with the identification of a disease-causing variant in the F8 gene Determining the disease-causing alteration within the F8 gene to delineate the underlying...
FUCW - Overview: Alpha-Fucosidase, Leukocytes
Detection of fucosidosis This test is not useful for establishing carrier status for fucosidosis.
AFPSF - Overview: Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP), Spinal Fluid
An adjunct in the diagnosis of central nervous system (CNS) germinomas and meningeal carcinomatosis Evaluating the presence of germ-cell tumors in the CNS, in conjunction with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) beta-human chorionic gonadotropin...
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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