AMISO - Overview: Amylase, Isoenzymes, Serum
Ruling out salivary amylase as the cause of elevated serum amylase
AN1TC - Overview: Antineuronal Nuclear Antibody-Type 1 (ANNA-1) Titer, Spinal Fluid
Diagnosis of paraneoplastic autoimmune neuropathies, encephalomyeloradiculopathies, related neurologic disorders, and intestinal pseudo-obstruction/dysmotility associated with small-cell lung carcinoma Reporting an end titer result from...
BILEA - Overview: Bile Acids, Total, Serum
An aid in the evaluation of liver function Evaluation of liver function changes before the formation of more advanced clinical signs of illness such as icterus An aid in the determination of hepatic dysfunction as a result of chemical and...
BORDG - Overview: Bordetella pertussis Antibody, IgG, Serum
Diagnosis of recent infection with Bordetella pertussis in patients with symptoms consistent with whooping cough for 2 or more weeks This test should not be used in neonates, young infants or in children between the ages of 4 to 7 years as...
BUPMX - Overview: Buprenorphine and Norbuprenorphine, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine
Monitoring of compliance of buprenorphine therapy Detection and confirmation of the illicit use of buprenorphine Chain of custody is required whenever the results of testing could be used in a court of law. Its purpose is to protect the...
COKEX - Overview: Cocaine and Metabolite Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine
Detecting and confirming drug abuse involving cocaine Chain of custody is required whenever the results of testing could be used in a court of law. Its purpose is to protect the rights of the individual contributing the specimen by...
PFCEA - Overview: Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA), Pleural Fluid
An adjuvant to cytology and imaging studies to differentiate between nonmalignant and malignant causes of pleural effusions
CHLG - Overview: Chlamydia IgG, Immunofluorescence, Serum
Assessing IgG antibody levels to aid in the clinical diagnosis of Chlamydia pneumoniae or Chlamydia psittaci infections
CARFT - Overview: Carbamazepine, Free and Total, Serum
Monitoring carbamazepine (free and total) therapy in patients who are uremic
CEE20 - Overview: CD20 Cell Expression Evaluation, Varies
Detecting cell-surface antigens on malignant cells that are potential therapeutic antibody targets, specifically CD20 Determining the eligibility of patients for monoclonal antibody therapies Monitoring response to the therapeutic...
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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